US Ski Team and ski community mourns loss of 2 young racers

News breaking yesterday from Solden, Austria of 2 young members of the US ski team were killed in an avalanche in this famed ski community. Bryce Astle, 19 & Ronnie Berlack, 20 were junior members of the ski team and were free skiing in the resort with a group when the avalanche struck. May they rest in peace as they were way to young to have life end so tragically. Our condolences to the families and friends.

Team members were wearing black arm bands in today's slalom races in memory of their team mates. More details here.

Chris Rudolph RIP, Lost in an avalanche outside of Stevens Pass

As I prepare to ski this morning and check news and notes my heart is heavy as the news of friend and industry associate Chris Rudolph, Stevens Pass Marketing Director, was one of 3 skiers who lost their lives in an avalanche area right outside of the area. This has been a very deadly winter for avalanche lives and it hurts even more when we lose one of ours.

Reports are there were 2 sets of avalanches in Washington yesterday claiming lives. In Colorado avalanches have claimed 6 lives and the Colorado Avalanche center has issued warnings this is the most dangerous avalanche conditions in Colorado for 30 years. Please be safe and live to ski or ride another day. I will make turns today for Chris and others as they passed doing what the loved. Chris always had a smile and was energetic to make sure every thing was done right when any event or promotion was put together at the area. We will miss you.