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Disappearing Skiers

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Loey
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Over the years there has been plenty of super talented skiers that just kinda dropped off the face of the earth.

Example: Austin Torvinen

Who else was super sick and disappeared/ was forgotten about? maybe post an edit of theirs too.
May 10 2016 10:39PM
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leprechaunsissy
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leprechaunsissyGreg Tufflemire


Micah black
May 12 2016 8:25PM
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dbchili
Posts: 2555 - Karma: 1,657
Cosco now flies bush planes

Some more obscure ones anyone know?
Stefan Thomas
Brad Holmes
Junior Martinez
May 12 2016 8:30PM
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dbchili
Posts: 2555 - Karma: 1,657
Cosco now flies bush planes

Some more obscure ones anyone know?
Stefan Thomas
Brad Holmes
Junior Martinez
May 12 2016 8:30PM
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esotericjive
Posts: 1889 - Karma: 1,445
where is chug at nowadays

or have i just been asleep for 7 years
May 12 2016 9:24PM
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PNayr
Posts: 355 - Karma: 727
Cole Drexler didnt really disappear but he's been on vacation from skiing for like the past year
May 13 2016 8:44AM
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Randy_Quench
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GnarcotikBig Air Dave
Richard Permin
Stefan Thomas
Dan Merion


Big Air Dave went huge and we're still waiting for him to land.
May 13 2016 10:29AM
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butteredpretzel
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Jeff Kiesel!!1
May 13 2016 12:01PM
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Park_Ranger
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Finn Anderson
May 13 2016 12:21PM
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Park_Ranger
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Brock Paddock, Brian Kish, Chappy G
May 13 2016 12:37PM
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Cadenmccullough
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A lot of the tsp crew such as Brock paddock, Finn Anderson etc. It's crazy how much I miss tsp I honestly thought it was the sickest company and I'm a Bozeman kid so that probably helped.
May 13 2016 4:52PM
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207
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Rumor has it Shea Flynn applied to be head of park crew this past winter at Sunday River and didn't get it, they instead gave it to some dick who was already working for corporate who has no idea about parks.
May 13 2016 5:06PM
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pduncan
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Park_RangerBrock Paddock, Brian Kish, Chappy G


I miss Brocks skiing so much. So much style, I still see him at Big Sky every now and then.
May 13 2016 6:10PM
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a_burger
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207Rumor has it Shea Flynn applied to be head of park crew this past winter at Sunday River and didn't get it, they instead gave it to some dick who was already working for corporate who has no idea about parks.


wtf sunday river... based on the job listings they seemed pretty desperate and then they turned down shea flynn, wtf lol
May 13 2016 6:15PM
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ROBOT
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How about that guy Paco Garcia!!?? From Surface. Anyone remember that dude?
May 13 2016 7:17PM
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Emma_Watson
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207Rumor has it Shea Flynn applied to be head of park crew this past winter at Sunday River and didn't get it, they instead gave it to some dick who was already working for corporate who has no idea about parks.


Is shea not working at MHSSC anymore?
May 14 2016 12:42AM
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jblaski
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Sam_CaliffSimon Dumont man, what the fuck happened there. He's not disappeared or anything but like he was a huge skier. and STEPT in general


Follow his Instagram. Dude just cruises around and takes awesome photos. Seems like he's pretty damn happy not beating his body to hell.
May 14 2016 1:11AM
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HuckNorris44
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Randy_QuenchBig Air Dave went huge and we're still waiting for him to land.


Did he enter orbit and waiting for reentry into the atmosphere? He literally sent it to the moon
May 14 2016 4:45AM
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HuckNorris44
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Randy_QuenchBig Air Dave went huge and we're still waiting for him to land.


Did he enter orbit and waiting for reentry into the atmosphere? He literally sent it to the moon
May 14 2016 4:51AM
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HuckNorris44
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Anders Backe
May 14 2016 4:51AM
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VANULAR
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Blame the sponsors they love to pay comp jocks that don't sell anything
May 14 2016 11:12PM
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270on420out
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FredyFerlCharlie Owens


Charlie broke his neck a while back and I think he quit urban. He now skis with a gypsy, bunch-esque, style. He's also a very talented filmer/editor.
May 15 2016 12:07AM
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tamestimpala
Posts: 35 - Karma: 711
FredyFerlThe Tabarnak Pack
Shea Flynn
Charlie Owens
Cole Drexler

Sucks that these guys weren't getting enough support. I really wonder what Shea and Charlie were getting from their sponsors. Seems like these two got fucked pretty bad, I wonder what exactly happened for Cole though. Line was promoting him pretty well I'd say.
As for the Tabarnak Pack, I guess you can only do it for the love for so long, as these guys were filming with other film companies for a while before that.


I thought Tabarnak Pack had an edit at the end of Level 1's Small World?

Cole's in Australia, I think he's returning for season 8 of ltc, not sure about that though.
May 15 2016 11:24AM
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Poudreblanche
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PC Fosse, first to throw a double 1440
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVcDD-tLEEQ
May 26 2016 2:05PM
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dylhole
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PoudreblanchePC Fosse, first to throw a double 1440
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVcDD-tLEEQ


Ever hear of the Schrab brothers and Whistler windlip?
May 27 2016 1:09AM
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Poudreblanche
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dylholeEver hear of the Schrab brothers and Whistler windlip?

That's right, I meant double cork not misty or rodeo
May 27 2016 11:44AM
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SkiBum.
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207Rumor has it Shea Flynn applied to be head of park crew this past winter at Sunday River and didn't get it, they instead gave it to some dick who was already working for corporate who has no idea about parks.


Being a park manager for a top level park requires much more then knowing how to ski or board on some rails and jumps. A real park manager or director is more marketing then on hill.
May 27 2016 3:19PM
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jca
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esotericjivewhere is chug at nowadays

or have i just been asleep for 7 years


Flying medevac planes in BC.
May 28 2016 9:57AM
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chubbspeterson
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is not getting paid to ski a good reason to stop skiing?
May 28 2016 10:55AM
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SteveStepp
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I cant remember who told me this, but it was profound,

"a skiers career is like walking down a path that ends in a cliff, and you never know when that cliff is coming"

Its so true for a multitude of reasons. Sponsors not supporting founding/senior athletes, replacing those athletes with contest guys, injury, loss of interest, degrading ability level, or in the case of orage: corporate shifts

Xavier bertoni is a good example. if you can recall, this guy was straight sweeping halfpipe podiums for like 3-4 years, then just never appeared again...
May 30 2016 10:48AM
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Chair27Rider
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Died of lung cancer.
May 30 2016 12:27PM
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thebusiness19
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SteveSteppI cant remember who told me this, but it was profound,

"a skiers career is like walking down a path that ends in a cliff, and you never know when that cliff is coming"

Its so true for a multitude of reasons. Sponsors not supporting founding/senior athletes, replacing those athletes with contest guys, injury, loss of interest, degrading ability level, or in the case of orage: corporate shifts

Xavier bertoni is a good example. if you can recall, this guy was straight sweeping halfpipe podiums for like 3-4 years, then just never appeared again...


http://xgames.espn.go.com/xgames/skiing/article/10403149/lost-edge-xavier-bertoni-story
May 30 2016 3:30PM
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John18_6
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Swandog7anyone know what Trashparty is up to?


They've been sitting on a movie for the longest time and this teaser has been absolutely killing me with anticipation for the last 6 months.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/799155/The-Trashparty------Teaser
May 30 2016 4:14PM
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