Yet another blog: getting back on skis after a paradigm shifting year.

[HansJob]

Much positive joss being sent to Gripen, his family, and his friends. May comfort rain down upon you all.

[smitchell333]

Best wishes to Gripen and his friends and family.

[Viggen]

https://ejskis.wordpress.com/2014/11...f=pub-standard

I have been able to update Gripen's blog for him. It is now me writing it for him as he is not able to. Again, thanks for the words, vibes, and thoughts that have been expressed.

[cat in january]

Hope you are having some good dreams of flying down the mountain. White sparkling unsigned canvas in the sun falling away in front of you; with the whoosh of the snow in your ears as you dive down over drops, by rock walls and tall trees. Peace be with you. Thoughts and prayers with you and all you love and who love you.

[abraham]

Ugh again, not sure what to say that other people have not put better than I can, but my thoughts are with both of you and your family.

[SB]

healing energy sent

[garyfromterrace]

Fuck cancer. You're an inspiration to us all Gripon. Keep fighting brother.

[Meathelmet]

Scandi vibes to Gripen and the whole crew.

[Shorty_J]

That blog post makes me want to cry. Get better Ethan... you really deserve to.

[::: :::]

best comfort to all!
it sounds like he has a very loving family around him!

[Viggen]

from Gripen : Thanks for all the thoughts you have been sending. They are very meaningful as the past few days have been difficult. I am trying to stay positive which is proving difficult at times, but support I receive from you guys is of great help in such moments.

[My Pet Powder Goat]

My thoughts and prayers gripen!

Sent from my SM-G900V using TGR Forums

[TWINS]

^^^^^^Likewise, thoughts and prayers to you to recover from this. I still remember when you posted about the vision loss while skiing and everyone was teasing you about it. Just never know what is in the future good or bad. I am pulling for you to make it past this roadblock you are at.+++++++++++++++++++++++++ to you++++++++++++++++++++

[Meadow Skipper]

Wishing the very best for Gripen.

[Hugh Conway]

Very best wishes.

[klar]

wow, this is not the update I was hoping for in this thread. All the best to you and your family. Vibes/thoughts/prayers/whatever you want to call it from across the pond.

[Eldo]

Come on Supreme Being, give Gripen a break. He's been through enough.

Keep your spirits up, E, we're all pulling for you!

[powking12]

I hate that we have to have threads like this. I don't know you Gripen but you are part of the family. More prayers coming your way.

[powking12]

And hey! I just bought a big bike - Intense M9 in Works Red (5% faster) to go with my Works Red SS . A good friend of mine does a fair bit of building at Moose and he whispered about a couple new trails. We'll have to hook up in the summer for a shuttle day.

I had a big crash on the stepdown/stepup/gap on Jean Guy last fall so figured I better get a big bike now. Too old for the little toy bikes!

[Boomer28]

Super sad to re-read all this just now, things def. turned bad quick. Enjoy the small stuff guys. Live comes at you fast.....

[TahoeJ]

Agreed. If you're caught up on some bullshit, read Gripen's blog. A quick dose of perspective. RIP.

[Viggen]

I felt i needed to wrap this up for Gripen. Thank to everyone for their thoughts, prayers, encouragement, and support both for Gripen and the family

https://ejskis.wordpress.com/2015/01...w-star-shines/

[Mex]

Excellent write up. Brought a tear to my eye. Skied with Ethan as part of the camp a few years back. He is one of maybe 3 or 4 people I've met in my life who are so nice and genuine and you immediately like right off the bat. Obviously others think the same way based on the turn out for the celebration. Thoughts are with your family. Excellent way to celebrate his life. Bet he wouldn't have wanted it any other way.