Was going through local news stories today and posted this on our website:
Avalanche forecaster dies while mountain biking near Hailey
http://www.ktvb.com/news/Avalanche-f...208833721.html
Sounds like Abromeit was a badass. Hopefully, I can die of natural causes while enjoying the beauty of the mountains too.
Here's a tribute to him from Utah Avalanche Center Director Bruce Tremper
http://www.adventure-journal.com/201...t-passes-away/
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05-24-2013, 12:01 PM #1
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RIP: Doug Abromeit, former director of Natl. Avalanche Center
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05-24-2013, 12:19 PM #2
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Whoa. All but grew up next door to Doug...
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05-24-2013, 12:22 PM #3
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Was a legend in the best sense of the word and would have been the first to deny that title.
RIP.I have been in this State for 30 years and I am willing to admit that I am part of the problem.
"Happiest years of my life were earning < $8.00 and hour, collecting unemployment every spring and fall, no car, no debt and no responsibilities. 1984-1990 Park City UT"
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05-24-2013, 12:39 PM #4
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Is he from Sandpoint? He looks really familiar, like recently familiar. I think I ran into him at SV this year.
Originally Posted by splat
RIP and condolences to his family and friends.
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05-24-2013, 06:25 PM #5
glocal
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Yep. Last time I talked to him was to get him to write a piece for powder.
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05-24-2013, 10:38 PM #6
can fly!
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Holy shitballs. Doug was a hell of a good guy. Fuck
I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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05-25-2013, 08:02 AM #7
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rip. cool runnings!!!!
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05-26-2013, 12:08 AM #8
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Very sad.
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05-26-2013, 11:01 AM #9
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Doug was one of the true "good guys." I had him years ago as an instructor during phase 2 of NAS.
"True love is much easier to find with a helicopter"
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05-27-2013, 05:48 PM #10
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ART.
Seen this type in my hill's before. Trully to early to read this. Sorry for are loss, Greatfull for his efforts, keep it up kids!
"I, the undersigned,
shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein
and herein contained, et cetera, et cetera . . . fax mentis
incendium gloria culpum, et cetera, et cetera . . . memo bis
punitor delicatum!" It's all there, black and white, clear
as crystal! You stole Fizzy Lifting Drinks. You bumped
into the ceiling which now has to be washed and sterilized,
so you get nothing! You lose! Good day, sir!
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