Billy Poole Pro Extreme Skier Killed While Filming Jump
Billy Poole, professional extreme skier, died this afternoon after taking a fall in Big Cottonwood Canyon, located between Alta and Brighton ski resorts, according to Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Department. The 28 year old executed a jump and took a bad fall. He was taken to University Hospital and was pronounced dead at 1:30p.m.
Poole was filming with Warren Miller Entertainment out of Boulder, Colorado, when the accident occurred. A spokesman for the company said that they were gathering information and would make a statement later in the day.
Nathan Rafferty, president of Ski Utah, made the following comments:
“It’s really sad news. He was a phenomenal athlete and a great representative of Utah’s ski community.”
The skier was known as a hard worker on the slopes and was well liked on the ski circuit. He was highly regarded as an up and coming talented young athlete, according to Penn Newhard, a public relations specialist for Blackbone Media.
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Barbara Prochazka // January 26, 2008 at 12:17 am |
I did not know Billy but my Heart and Prayers go out to his family and friends. I do understand the desire of doing something you love. Billy was indeed doing what he loved the most and what a lucky guy to have been able to do it, even though it took him to Heaven before his family and friends were ready. I bet in Heaven is where the best sking is. Again I say a Prayer to help ease the pain of the loved ones left behind but Billy is in Heaven and sking on the clouds.
Billy Poole // January 27, 2008 at 8:34 am |
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