{"id":2763,"date":"2010-02-25T02:56:39","date_gmt":"2010-02-25T09:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hydle.com\/blog\/?p=2763"},"modified":"2010-03-05T15:03:41","modified_gmt":"2010-03-05T22:03:41","slug":"skier-cr-johnson-killed-at-squaw-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hydle.com\/blog\/2010\/02\/skier-cr-johnson-killed-at-squaw-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Thoughts on professional skier CR Johnson"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>ESPN and friend – Micah Abrams<\/a> writes:<\/p>\n

“Twenty-six-year-old C.R. Johnson was killed today while skiing at Squaw Valley, Calif. According to a statement issued by the resort, the Lake Tahoe native caught an edge on exposed rocks while entering the Light Towers area above the Cornice II lift. He fell through rocks before coming to a rest several hundred yards below the entry. Ski Patrol were on the scene within minutes, but efforts to revive Johnson failed. He was reportedly wearing a helmet.” [Read Full article<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hydle:
\nIt is very sad to hear another icon in the sport pass away. CR dodged a bullet back in 2005 with a traumatic brain injury and now this? Very unfortunate. I highly suggest reading the words of Christopher Jerard (first link below) to not only recap the life of CR – but more importantly to familiarize yourself with how CR adapted his viewpoints about life after his injury in 2005. Very powerful words Chris. Thank you for sharing.<\/p>\n