Nils has passed away.

**fattwins** · 09-15-2007, 05:59 PM

I have followed this story via the net for so long. I aways thought an hoped that this would end with him beating this cance. TGR has lost a solid maggot!
Rest in peace

**ColdSmoke** · 09-15-2007, 06:09 PM

RIP Plakespear

**Oldtimer** · 09-15-2007, 06:25 PM

Just so sad...rest in peace Nils.

**rehabit** · 09-15-2007, 06:54 PM

I lost my breath when I saw this thread title... and I only made it through the 1st 6 pages so far... I can´t really add much that hasn´t been said already, but I feel the need to post here. I feel fortunate to have met and skied with you, if only a few times, and am a better person for haveing known you. Having only shared a couple of ski days with you, and a couple of beers... I didn´t know you well. But through this community, and your constant battle to survive, you inspired myself, and obviously this entire community and I do feel like I knew yuou well. For that I am grateful. Condolenes to your family, and all your friends here and everywhere-
Brian

**epic** · 09-15-2007, 07:08 PM

Wow. I just heard this morning. I kind athought Plake was doing OK. I guess things change fast.

RIP - Nils

**SkiEvil** · 09-15-2007, 08:29 PM

I just logged on for the first time in days.....I am shocked and dismayed. While we never met he touched me deeply. Nils, may all your days contain powder. Rest in peace friend.

**StuntCok** · 09-15-2007, 09:01 PM

a sad end to TGR's most hope-inspiring stories. RIP

**ak_powder_monkey** · 09-15-2007, 09:33 PM

I felt douchey but I was tearing up in biology class when I opened this thread.. RIP Nils

**dk_alaskan** · 09-15-2007, 09:36 PM

^^^no reason to feel douchey, when you know someone who loses there life, it is not a reason to feel self conscous, but a reason to reflect on what life means to you and how you are living yours

**Beatdown** · 09-15-2007, 11:30 PM

After a long time of lurking and never posting, I need to express my gratitude and deepest respect for this man who has never stopped fighting and living life to its fullest. I never even met you, but your story has been a constant source of inspiration for all of us.

Rest in Peace, Nils

**freshies** · 09-15-2007, 11:58 PM

i am sick. god speed nils

**gramboh** · 09-16-2007, 04:38 AM

I lost my mom to cancer 4 weeks ago, and hearing this reopened that recent pain for me when I read the post last night. I'm another semi-lurker who never directly spoke with Nils, but followed his reports and ups and downs on the board, since Powdermag.com even. I think an important lesson to learn from him is to never stop fighting when you have a disease. Look at the quality time he had skiing last season, that is inspirational.

**Eastside** · 09-16-2007, 05:43 AM

Brother, may your powder be deep and dry and may you always have change for a nickel.

**Helicrackjnky** · 09-16-2007, 07:34 AM

Such sad news, Nils rest in peace brother!

**Sierra Cement** · 09-16-2007, 08:52 AM

Evil disease. Doesn't discriminate, and always seems to take the good ones.

**powfreak** · 09-16-2007, 09:41 AM

I echo all those who never met you but enjoyed your stoke and followed your battle on line.

RIP Plake

**skiski** · 09-16-2007, 11:54 AM

Rest in peace. I never met him but was always in awe of his toughness and upbeat attitude in the face of so much difficulty. I knew the odds were stacked well against him, but at times I honestly thought he could recover. The silver lining is that I am glad that he no longer has to fight cancer. He deserves a rest.

My most sincere and heart-felt condolences to all of those who knew him in real-life.

**marshalolson** · 09-16-2007, 11:55 AM

godspeed nils. my heart goes out to you, your family, and all of your friends.

**UTdave** · 09-16-2007, 01:31 PM

Goodbye friend. I know Nils is looking down the best untracked lines right now. And knowing Nils - if any of us were there he'd give us first tracks. I know that we're all better for having known him.

**shmoesmith** · 09-16-2007, 01:34 PM

Nils was one of the coolest mags I've had the pleasure of talking to. He used to always check in on me to make sure I was ok when I had my problems. He always cared so much about others when he really needed to be worrying about himself.. I raise a glass to my friend Nils. RIP my friend.

**Theodore** · 09-16-2007, 03:02 PM

Fuck. I just was thinkin about him and logged in to check on things. Not the news I wanted to find.

RIP man, fresh tracks for ever now!

**JakeCast** · 09-16-2007, 03:19 PM

I can't lie and say that I knew Nils well or anything like that.

But from the outpouring of support and what I have seen and read from him on these forums it is obvious he was an awesome guy. It is beyond sad to see this happen and I will miss his stoke.

Fuck cancer.

RIP Plakespear

**iceclimb** · 09-16-2007, 04:42 PM

what kind of thing is this,
to cry over someone never met?
The downside to horizons
broadened by technology
is sadness when some pass.

But I will take that sadness
for it comes with long memory
of those who live with such force
you feel them through the miles
and days and years shared."

Yeah.. I'm not a poet, but I sit here teary eyed, wishing i'd made it to NY sooner.

Peace to you, and to us, coping with the hole left from your passing.

**FJ62** · 09-16-2007, 06:09 PM

Though I seldom post on this board, I've followed the adventures of Nils quite a bit. He's a true inspiration and I'm horribly saddened by his passing.

RIP Nils... I wish I could have bought you a beer. Since I can't anymore, I'll try my damndest to live life to the fullest and not whine nor worry about the silly little things. Your struggle has put a lot of junk in perspective for me. I'm raising a glass for you tonight, buddy.