What BettyDee meant to us – from her fiancé and best friend (me) Davide De Masi

**Snowdemon** · 10-02-2014, 09:42 PM

Utterly heartbreaking. I can't begin to imagine what you're going through right now. I'm so sorry that there weren't more days for her to share that love and light and laughter with the world.

**splat** · 10-02-2014, 10:30 PM

That took more composure than I could have mustered, man.
Her passing is a devastating loss at so many levels...

**DasBlunt** · 10-03-2014, 12:48 AM

As I get older and closer to my own death, "going out doing what we love", seems actually comforting. I know it is in poor taste to mention that phrase for some people, but I think it is awesome to not die of old age in some care facility, but to die living.

A oboe player of the LA Philharmonic, who had recently retired from a long 30 year career, died while surfing. I could not have been more happy for him, and the colleague telling me the "bad" news thanked me for the elation and positivity.

Sending blessings and vibes for a mentor, guide and wonderful spirit of soulful pow-turns.

**klar** · 10-03-2014, 01:23 AM

Thank you for sharing that. I wish I had something more to say. I wish I had met her.

**jwolter7** · 10-03-2014, 06:56 AM

The light that burns twice as bright only last half as long -Blade Runner

**philippeR** · 10-03-2014, 07:14 AM

Thank you for sharing this with us. Liz TRs were why I keep returning to this board.
My deepest condolences, Davide.

**whipski** · 10-03-2014, 08:39 AM

I did not know or ski with her but a friend did. I suspect there's one degree of separation with a lot folk here. Like so many posts here I'm struck by the brilliance of light in her posts and pics.

**adrenalated** · 10-03-2014, 09:00 AM

Davide, thanks so much for sharing.

I feel honored to have been able to experience just a sliver of Liz's light and enthusiasm through her TRs here. I can only imagine how wonderful it must have been to have been able to experience it in person.

So sorry for your loss.

**brutah** · 10-03-2014, 10:14 AM

thanks for sharing davide. i cannot imagine the pain you have gone through this week. While I only met Liz briefly, her TRs and other media postings inspired me greatly. my deepest condolences to you, her family and friends.

**Big Lepowski** · 10-03-2014, 11:00 AM

I only met Liz a couple times but we shared many mutual friends. I was indeed infected by her stoke and really looked forward to skiing with her one day. I'm sorry for your loss, Davide.

**JTrue** · 10-03-2014, 01:37 PM

Sorry Davide, thanks for sharing. I never met Liz, wish I would have had the chance. Haven't met you, hope to change that.

**Wibby** · 10-03-2014, 01:42 PM

My condolences. Liz was one of my favorite people in the whole world. She always had a smile and glow about her.

**hikesalot** · 10-03-2014, 02:51 PM

Sincere condolences. Thank you for sharing. It is heartbreaking in so many ways.

**coldfeet** · 10-04-2014, 07:02 PM

Davide, Thank you.

We have never met and may never, but when times get tough, remember you have many friends out there.

**CarveMan** · 10-04-2014, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by Big Lepowski

I only met Liz a couple times but we shared many mutual friends. I was indeed infected by her stoke and really looked forward to skiing with her one day. I'm sorry for your loss, Davide.

That's a beautiful photo.

For those who don't know, Alpine lore is that each choucas (black crow) that soars over the Alps represents the soul of someone lost to the mountains.

It will be comforting to know that next time I get myself into the high Alpine that I will have Liz, JP, Andreas and dozens more watching over me.

**garyfromterrace** · 10-06-2014, 12:01 PM

Thanks for sharing Davide, sometimes just putting words in print helps in someway. You've been blessed by knowing Liz, we've been blessed by getting a glimpse of her amazing life and adventures. May you (and us) revel in that.
Take care my friend.

**mcski** · 10-07-2014, 04:06 PM

Her TRs were simply some of the best. Great combo of photos and great writing made them a joy to read and always brought a mile and stirred the wanderlust bug. A huge loss not just to the ski world, but all the other contributions the world will miss out on from her passing. Vibes

**gimpy** · 10-08-2014, 02:01 PM

So sorry for your loss and this worlds not as shiny a place withought her immeasurable contribution to it.

Sigh............

**hutash** · 10-08-2014, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by CarveMan

That's a beautiful photo.

For those who don't know, Alpine lore is that each choucas (black crow) that soars over the Alps represents the soul of someone lost to the mountains.

It will be comforting to know that next time I get myself into the high Alpine that I will have Liz, JP, Andreas and dozens more watching over me.

I can see that. I was at the top of the Hellbonner watching them and think that sort of thing.

Knowing Liz liked to ski there, maybe she is still there.

**CarveMan** · 10-09-2014, 03:31 AM

Definitely.

Helbronner is definitely a happy place for me and I got a real kick out of seeing her TRs from places like the Brenva and the Marbrees that had been such seminal experiences for me. I've only seen Andreas once, and he was bolting past me on the new Helbronner stairs while my office lungs were screaming at 3500m on Day 1 of a trip.

**John_B** · 10-09-2014, 10:48 PM

The day I heard about Liz's death I had spent the morning at work staring up into the mountains at the first snow of the year. I only knew Liz through friends and TGR but the amount of excitement and stoke she brought was almost overwhelming at times. Davide I wish you the best with this horrible time. I will keep thinking of both of your for a long time.