mitchpee 10 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Today at Squaw Valley, CR Johnson passed away while doing the thing that he loved...skiing. "Only the things you truly love will you pursue with that energy, and for me; my family, and friends, and skiing is what I have that is it for me, that's my life. The joy I get from skiing...now that's worth dying for." Rest in Peace CR, always will be a true hero and pioneer of skiing. Link to post Share on other sites
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jared 0 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 oh that sucks. Wonder if it had anything to do with his head injury a while ago. He always seemed so sensible and normal compared to Tanner Hall and his mates. Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Originally Posted By: Captain Stag oh that sucks. Wonder if it had anything to do with his head injury a while ago. He always seemed so sensible and normal compared to Tanner Hall and his mates. I met CR when he was with Tanner and all those guys. They were causing ruckus while CR and I were sitting there talking about where skiing was going in the future. Only got to meet him for 5 minutes but definitely one of the most real guys I have ever met. Can't say enough for his talent and passion for skiing. Just a remarkable person. Gah, 2 people lost that I admire in no time apart. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hadn't heard. Sad. Link to post Share on other sites
jared 0 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 just heard he got caught up on some rocks going over a cliff and then went over head first onto rocks... Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Yikes. Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Originally Posted By: Captain Stag just heard he got caught up on some rocks going over a cliff and then went over head first onto rocks... Yes Squaw has a famous chute that he has done a million times but it seems one time was enough to ruin the life of one of the greatest skiers. Really goes to show you how dangerous skiing can be and what the consequences are for pushing the sport like he did. Like CR said, he would rather die living than live to die. I envy every day that he was on this earth and rest assured that he got the most out of life that he could. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 You been to Squaw, Mitch? Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Originally Posted By: SKI You been to Squaw, Mitch? Nope, would like to go someday. Heard the terrain and cliffs are unbeatable. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Yes, I'd like to go too. Link to post Share on other sites
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