Doug Coombs reportedly killed in avalanche

**Magoo** · 04-03-2006, 08:43 PM

RIP, Doug. Our thoughts and prayers are with your wife, son and family.

A tragedy on so many levels.

Thanks, Bullet, for posting my favorite picture of Doug -- my heart races every time I see it.

**powder11** · 04-03-2006, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by rideit

Let's do this, people. What should we get/do?

when Trevor went, they mounted his ice axe on top of Blackcomb peak. perhaps a similar memorial could be established for Doug on one of his fav peaks.

**freshie247** · 04-03-2006, 08:45 PM

What a savage blow to his family & the skiing world,RIP!

**Yonder_River** · 04-03-2006, 08:45 PM

That sucks. Truly on par with Alex in terms of being a positive and motivating force. My prayers are with his family.

**mc_roon** · 04-03-2006, 08:48 PM

When i was about 10 and first started watching ski porn, the first video I ever say was of doug. He first showed me that there was so much area off the groomed runs, and I have never been the same skiier since that day. His death will rock this community for a long time to come.

**Nate Dogg** · 04-03-2006, 08:48 PM

Thoughts go out to his family and friends. RIP

**iskibc** · 04-03-2006, 08:49 PM

HOLY SHIT! Just got home from a great day on the mountain and this was the first thread I came across. Chills down the spine. Doug was an amazing man, did some amazing things for the industry, and will never be forgotten. Wow. Truly a sad day.

A great ski mountaineer, husband, and just an overall great person to be around. RIP.

Z · 04-03-2006, 08:51 PM

Doug was a rockstar. In every single way. Killin it on the hill, livin the dream, knowing the mtns, etc. The MAN. This is seriously upsetting.

Blurred's comment rings true. This guy LIVED every minute of his life. More than most get in a lifetime. He lived all of our dream.

I hope he likes cheap beer, cause im having a few for him tonight.

**Superstar Punani** · 04-03-2006, 08:51 PM

Rest in Peace Mr Coombs.

I have your classic K2 poster seared in my brain
"Upon this rock I build my church"

**runethechamp** · 04-03-2006, 08:54 PM

This news makes me truly sad. RIP Doug.

**telehacker** · 04-03-2006, 08:56 PM

i learned of doug just as i got into skiing early 90's . after i finished high school one of my older ski partners talked me into a trip out to jackson . this was the year he was asked to leave the resort for skiing some closed runs.i personally got my ass kicked by that mountain and i loved every second. i always dreamed of doing one of his steep camp . sooooo sorry that it never happened. BUT he was one who lived life the way it was to be lived. i know deep in my heart the sun set over the tetons will always make me think of this great man father husband friend and skier RIP DOUG

**funkendrenchman** · 04-03-2006, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by glademaster

I'm too young to have really noticed Trevor's death 10 years? ago now, like so many people here did, but this really hits home. Watching old TGR flicks of Doug arcing through chest deep blower or down impossibly steep faces in Europe or AK inspires me to love skiing and to push myself. Every interview I've ever read/seen with him has always been about positivity and a love for the sport of skiing, whether it was skiing groomers at Vail or a gnarly line in Cham. He was a true ambassador for our sport. He will be missed.

So many vibes and prayers for his wife, child and friends.

I feel the same... RIP.

**Oldtimer** · 04-03-2006, 09:01 PM

Not sure what to say... welling up just a bit. Rest in peace Doug.

**skier666** · 04-03-2006, 09:04 PM

When I was 14, I went to a steep clinic at Blackcomb and he was my instructor. He basically taught me how to make steep turns, and leap off cornices with a 4-point landing...its been engraved in my brain ever since. For that I thank him.

Best wishes to his family and friends....

13 · 04-03-2006, 09:04 PM

Oh no.

Emily lost her husband, the baby lost her father, and we lost one of our pioneers.

**skiaholik** · 04-03-2006, 09:05 PM

Just came across this over on Powdermag, thought I'd share and leave the link live if it gets updated.

The other person that died was not a client...he was a friend and employee of coombs...and a very good friend whom we are mouning and will miss..

http://forum.powdermag.com/forum/sho...?Number=104352

**rightcoast** · 04-03-2006, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by Superstar Punani

Rest in Peace Mr Coombs.

I have your classic K2 poster seared in my brain
"Upon this rock I build my church"

I have that poster signed by Doug and hanging in my room to this day.

RIP,to one of my first true ski heroes and inspirations.

**Twoplanker** · 04-03-2006, 09:10 PM

So, so sad. RIP Coombs.

**XtrPickels** · 04-03-2006, 09:14 PM

WTF
I just got back from a long day and saw this on Lou's site. Totally dumbfounded... hoped it was another aprils fools joke, but knew it wouldn't be.

+++ vibes to the coombs family,
Doug, thanks for everything you've done. You've meant alot to us all.

**huckasoreass** · 04-03-2006, 09:19 PM

Goodbye to an icon and good man with that quirky, understated humor. Definitely anxious to hear more about what happened...

**natty dread** · 04-03-2006, 09:19 PM

Condolences to those who knew other skier who was lost. I have a feeling many will know him once his name comes out. Right now I am scrolling thru the possibilities in my mind and I hope hope hope it is not who I think it is.

**panda44** · 04-03-2006, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by skiaholik

Just came across this over on Powdermag, thought I'd share and leave the link live if it gets updated.

http://forum.powdermag.com/forum/sho...?Number=104352

does anyone know who the other guide was???

big loss today, doug was the man, a pioneer in steep skiing and a great guy all around.