Gripen, we will miss you.

**::: :::** · 12-13-2014, 07:10 PM

Lotta spirit in that one...we will keep your memory

Gripen, may you rip in peace!!

**butterscotch** · 12-13-2014, 07:19 PM

I am so sad to hear this.

Viggen - my heart goes out to you, his wife and your family.

**goldenboy** · 12-13-2014, 07:22 PM

Damn, I was hoping for better news. Gripen was definitely a good guy with a good heart. He showed my wife and I around Big Mtn, then took us in a few days later in Golden and showed us around KH too. It just never seems fair when bad things happen to good people. RIP my friend.

Edit to add a photo of Gripen from KH:

**Name Redacted** · 12-13-2014, 07:23 PM

Bummer to hear this. Sorry for your loss.

**mcski** · 12-13-2014, 07:32 PM

He was definitely an inspiration and you've been a stand up brother. Peace.

**itsnowjoke** · 12-13-2014, 07:37 PM

So sorry. I too followed his story, never commenting. He was a quality individual. Fly high, fly fast, Gripen.

**DougW** · 12-13-2014, 07:38 PM

I really felt mixed emotions this morning when I heard. As soon as you see hospice you know its bad and change gears from keep on fighting to get some peace man. I don't think I could ever ski Red Light or try to ski between two rocks on gun tower without thinking of Ethan.

**EaglesPDX** · 12-13-2014, 07:38 PM

Condolences to you and his friends and family.

Never knew him but he left an interesting wake on TGR. I went back and looked at the digital trail he left here over several years.

**huckbucket** · 12-13-2014, 07:41 PM

Just so fucking tragic. I'm truly sorry for your loss ...

**senior researcher** · 12-13-2014, 07:49 PM

Sorry for your loss,peace be with you.

**hick** · 12-13-2014, 07:50 PM

Sorry for your loss, I had a couple of classes with Ethan in high school and he seemed like a good kid. Went way before his time, condolences to his family and friends.

**Cono Este** · 12-13-2014, 07:54 PM

very sad, will be missed.

**shroom** · 12-13-2014, 07:58 PM

RIP Gripen.

**Viggen** · 12-13-2014, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by DougW

I don't think I could ever ski Red Light or try to ski between two rocks on gun tower without thinking of Ethan.

DougW, hearing those words mean alot. I will be over at the Horse tomorrow doing the same.

**Viggen** · 12-13-2014, 08:30 PM

Any of you Mags in the area, we are having a memorial at the Horse on thursday, December 18th, after a day of skiing. 3:30 up top for a drink, then heading to the base to continue.

**stuckathuntermtn** · 12-13-2014, 08:37 PM

I'm sorry.
That really sucks.
You coming thru Missoula anytime soon?

**BackcountrySkiBum** · 12-13-2014, 08:48 PM

We did an extreme ski camp with Gripen and Brenda a few years back and he was a really solid guy and fun to be around. He would always have a smile on his face and shared a wealth of experience with all of us. Gripen I know your skiing the big lines in the sky and you will be missed by many.

RIP Gripen I will always think of you when I ski the horse.

**moose pit** · 12-13-2014, 08:50 PM

Sad news...

**Soups** · 12-13-2014, 08:53 PM

Man that sucks, at least he went peacefully in his sleep, always thought that would be the best way to go out. Thoughts are with you.

**hop** · 12-13-2014, 08:55 PM

Wow. Never met him but always liked what he had to say. Sorry for your loss.

**Benny Profane** · 12-13-2014, 09:13 PM

That sucks.

**Danno** · 12-13-2014, 09:56 PM

man, that sucks. I feel shitty and I only know his posts here. It must be such a terrible loss for those who really knew him. RIP Gripen. I hope you're enjoying endless turns in the white room.