Marc-Andre Belliveau Paralyzed

[Kya]

So sad. So hard to believe.

[Samwich]

Wow... the mountains are angry. I was hoping the paralysis was a misdiagnosis. I'm sad to learn that it's true. Pull through Belliveau, show us that you can still rip harder than we can even without the benefit of legs.

[gregb22]

fuck man! this is horrible to hear. seemed like a great and fun guy that didnt deserve this. i hope for the best for marc. he was one of my favorite skiers to watch in the tgr films. good luck with everything!

[splat]

This is hard for me to read and hold it together emotionally.
I came back from paralysis on my left side after an auto accident when I was 28. I feel kind of swept up in those feelings when I read this.

I pray for miracles.

[alto]

Seconded. I feel this way 100%.

If I never made a turn again so he could, I'd do it. He deserves it for what he brings to the sport.

I have a feeling Belliveau wouldn't accept such an offer.

So sad the way these things happen. As many others have said, Marc has such an amazing personality, and I'm sure that that will make it through this accident, stronger than before.

I first met him in 2000 or so at a summer camp on the Blackcomb glacier. Being five years older than me meant a lot more then than it does now, and I thought he was the international ski hero incarnate. I ran into him maybe a year or two later skiing the park at Park City. I was nervous in approaching him, wondering if he would remember me, but before I even spoke he caught me with a toothy, scraggly, friendly hello, wondering what I had been up too since we met. The same thing happened over the next couple years.

Last time I saw him was a wonderful Alta morning. I was skiing with my mom, she was dropping the Shoulder, and I would hit Bad News next to her. I came out to try a line and Marc was up top waiting for one of the TGR guys to set the camera up (Steve I think). "What's up man!" he practically shouted.

We were both looking at the same thing, but I didn't want to take his landing away for the shot. "Nah, I don't want to wait for the camera either, you go ahead anyway." So I took the offered fresh drop, Marc followed behind, we waved to Steve who's hands were freezing off on our way by, and we lapped with my mom from the angle station.

Next lap, same jump. Marc asks, "Are you going to try a trick?"
"I hadn't really thought about it, maybe... Are you?"
"Yeah, wan ay-tee," Marc says.
He drops in and pops this huge floating 180, just massive, even seen from above, and eats shit into the powder. My, turn, mom and Marc both watching, I drop in and chuck a backflip, arch it over, see my landing, and eat shit into Marc's crater.

I ski down to a half-shocked mom and a laughing Marc, and we wave to freezing-ass Steve as we ski by again.

With how many memories I have of the few times I've met Belliveau, and the ammount of people who he probably knows, I wonder how many amazing stories are out there.

Marc - Get well, you are an international ski hero!!

[DJSapp]

I don't know what to say. I was hoping it was a bad dream, or just an early cautious diagnosis. This has been a terrible month.

So TGR guys, next season MAB will be shredding huge AK lines on the single ski, busting 720 d-spins and back flips. Bring the big lens. This setback will not stop such a tremendous person.

[Xover]

I will 2nd what md said 'bout next year's tgr movie ... most likely will hurt deep down inside ... and most likely will be their best past, present and future ... would like to see them put together at the very least a doug and marc only flick and donate ALL the funds raised to them and their respective families.

MAB, I will never forget the first year you were in Utah and at Alta tearing around the mountain .... I laughed my ass off so many times at you brutha and had fun chasing you down off of Wildcat and the High T. I'm gonna miss seeing you riding around with your super, tight posse of Chris, Matt and Sage ... you guys were the epitomy of why so many of us ski around here ... just a group of friends out skiing the best snow this side of Heaven chasing each other around, laughing, smiling, pushing one another and living life to its fullest.

You, your family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers for a very long time to come. And, you best get a ski-chair and show your ass up at Alta next year!!!!! Can't wait to see you jibbing the shit outta it on the hill in your TGR Super Model Chair!!! Heal up man, both inside and out. See you in line.

[Dr.Evil]

Very sad news indeed

Although I never met Marc in person, he seems like a genuine good guy. Let's hope the doctors are wrong and that Marc makes a full recovery.

[mc_roon]

what did we do wrong to deserve so much bad karma on our sports legends? This sucks, but I will be praying for miracles.

[divegirl]

Marc, this brings back memories of a friend of mine who is paralyzed from the neck down from a springboard diving accident...I'm so thankful for you that your injury is only from the waist down.....you will be ripping on the single ski soon again. Even though this is incredibly sad and something that majorly sucks, I know you'll generally be o.k. with the use of your arms - that is great news considering what could have happened. Good luck and stay strong!!!! You rule. We're pulling for you!!!

[adam]

Best wishes to MAB. I have never met him, but as far as I can tell, he is a great guy. I have a feeling he'll get alot of stuff from the maggot crew. Get well MAB!

[ak_powder_monkey]

Man this year is making me realize we are all mortal. If Marc reads this somehow, remember in a sled it requires less snow to get face shots then standing up, and I'll tow you back to the base of the lift if I have to.

+++++~~~~~~~

Where do we donate to get Marc a sweet sled ski dealy?

[lph]

Heartbreaking, terrible news.

Some things just don't feel right, and this is one of them. Still feels like a bad dream.

[runethechamp]

Horrible news Hope Marc can get better.

[skiaholik]

I honestly don't even know what to say but I feel I have to type something anyway. He was one of the most happy go lucky let's just have fun guys I have met and you'd never know he was a pro skier until you saw him on the snow. No attitude or feeling of being above anyone else, he was a down to earth dude who rocks out with his band, puffs the herb and straight up dominates the mountain.

You can pull through this Marc, c'est possible. Bon courage.

[lax]

I have a feeling Belliveau wouldn't accept such an offer.

So sad the way these things happen. As many others have said, Marc has such an amazing personality, and I'm sure that that will make it through this accident, stronger than before.

I first met him in 2000 or so at a summer camp on the Blackcomb glacier. Being five years older than me meant a lot more then than it does now, and I thought he was the international ski hero incarnate. I ran into him maybe a year or two later skiing the park at Park City. I was nervous in approaching him, wondering if he would remember me, but before I even spoke he caught me with a toothy, scraggly, friendly hello, wondering what I had been up too since we met. The same thing happened over the next couple years.

Last time I saw him was a wonderful Alta morning. I was skiing with my mom, she was dropping the Shoulder, and I would hit Bad News next to her. I came out to try a line and Marc was up top waiting for one of the TGR guys to set the camera up (Steve I think). "What's up man!" he practically shouted.

We were both looking at the same thing, but I didn't want to take his landing away for the shot. "Nah, I don't want to wait for the camera either, you go ahead anyway." So I took the offered fresh drop, Marc followed behind, we waved to Steve who's hands were freezing off on our way by, and we lapped with my mom from the angle station.

Next lap, same jump. Marc asks, "Are you going to try a trick?"
"I hadn't really thought about it, maybe... Are you?"
"Yeah, wan ay-tee," Marc says.
He drops in and pops this huge floating 180, just massive, even seen from above, and eats shit into the powder. My, turn, mom and Marc both watching, I drop in and chuck a backflip, arch it over, see my landing, and eat shit into Marc's crater.

I ski down to a half-shocked mom and a laughing Marc, and we wave to freezing-ass Steve as we ski by again.

With how many memories I have of the few times I've met Belliveau, and the ammount of people who he probably knows, I wonder how many amazing stories are out there.

Marc - Get well, you are an international ski hero!!

don't know if it was exactly the same day, but my first tiem in bad news, and who is it but marc andre....HOLY SHIT...i'd seen him around the lodge, this was alta, but i wasn't sure...so he goes off the left of badnews and we figure out tgr is below...i was psyched, but i have no idea where i am, so me and my roomate op to just ski the chute and hit the little guy at the end...i mean i kind of view pro skiers on a pedastle, but in that moment he was just a dude skiing some gnar line...i will forever associate him with alta and badnews....this is fuckign depressing

[GreenRun]

++++++++get well bro +++++++

[Below Zero]

The first time I saw Marc was in TGR's High Life, and I knew this guy was something special. I've always thought of Marc as one of the greatest skier's in the world who just didn't get the recognition he deserved. He is one of my favorites.

With as much passion as you've devoted to your skiing, I'm sure your rehab will be a breeze, Marc. This accident is such a tragedy, but life isn't over. We all wish you the best. Stay strong bro!

[spooner]

sheesh, I don't know what to say...

He will always be one of my favorite people to watch ski....god, it just doesn't seem right. Shouldn't have happened to him.

I don't know him, I've never met him... but this hits me hard. He absolutely jumps off the screen, his personality radiates more than any other pro skier I've ever watched on film. This truly breaks my heart.

Marc, wishing you all the strength in the world. This industry needs you, I can't wait for your return....

[SkiED]

People have been known to regain feeling again after paraylsis havent they? Shit man hope thats not permanent

[Hutch]

Stem cells will heal Marc!

[SkiED]

^ I dont think making bad jokes is helpin anyone right now asshole...

[SkiED]

such a shitty deal, heal up marc well miss you around alta

[altachic]

all i feel is sadness, i don't even know how to express it. i knew Marc through Emily Moench and my sister, such a great guy with pure intentions to just ski.

here's to an incredible skier that has impacted this industry like no other. you really are one of a kind. best of luck and we're thinking of you.

[powstash]

c'mon guys/gals. Friggin' A, Marc is laughing right now like he always does, trying to be positive and saying "Marc Andre Bell-uh-voo" to his nurses repeated super fast like he did in Soul Purpose. We won't soon forget how infectious his laugh is and purely original personality has been because he's gonna be around for a long time to remind us of these. There is still life in him and that should be celebrated.

This year, no matter how tragic and somber it is becoming is not going to keep me down and is not going to make me even think about hanging up the sticks. No sir. Being 2-3 days away from death back in late Jan and having my melon drilled to save my life in early Feb has not kept me down and this injury, no matter how life altering will not keep Marc down. Of this I'm certain having known him.

Keeping it positve over here on the Wasatch back. Hang tough Marc! Up up up.