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CR Johnson has Passed Away

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SwiftSilentSquaw
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I just got a text message. Apparently CR hit his head on a rock while skiing Headwall (Squaw) this morning and has passed away. I will keep this thread updated with details as I get them.

Feb 24 2010 6:04PM
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array.
Posts: 2439 - Karma: 202
SIP, gonna represent for you tommorow CR, you will be in the eyes of skiing forever
Feb 23 2011 9:45PM
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SteveStepp
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Fuck i just read the first 3 pages of the thread.... almost cried

Rip CR
you were the tightest.
Feb 23 2011 9:57PM
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.Tom.
Posts: 1176 - Karma: 910
Me to, those first few pages are so hard to get through. Just the unfairness of someone who gave so much being taken away from this world....Still hard to get my head around.

R.I.P CR, wish I could have met him, seen him ski, or even just heard him. Truly an inspiration, no one will ever forget what he did for skiing.
Feb 23 2011 10:03PM
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wameron
Posts: 1233 - Karma: 1,220
I remember when i saw this thread, i thought it was just some sick joke. i wish it had been.
Feb 23 2011 10:04PM
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GayWolf420
Posts: 36687 - Karma: 110,612
I still can't believe it. You're segment in EDIAS and Seven sunny days still amazes me. One day we will all cross eachothers paths in endless winter powder glades. Keep ripping, Charles Russel Johnson. And thank you for blessing us with another 2 to 3 feet of fresh pow by saturday. I will be slaying it all for you.
Feb 23 2011 10:04PM
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ChillTeenDad420
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today i was blessed with the best pow turns of my life. CR brought this epic storm, i know it

RIP
Feb 23 2011 10:08PM
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PBRasap
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Ugh I think we all remember exactly where we were when we heard about this. East coast got Dumped on the next few days, we all shredded some pow for C.R. RIP to a legend and a true inspiration to all.
Feb 23 2011 10:10PM
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Ducky.
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:(
Feb 23 2011 10:10PM
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Ducky.
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+k for somebody to put this in a Playlist so it can play when people click on the thread.
Feb 23 2011 10:13PM
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Film.
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;(
Feb 23 2011 10:14PM
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Ducky.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2RmG4LbHk4
Feb 23 2011 10:17PM
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SickNameHere
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That was really hard reading through those first few pages.

R.I.P. CR

Feb 23 2011 10:18PM
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mseward
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Jesus, Reading through those first few pages made me feel like its happened all over again.
RIP CR , You're an inspiration to all of us.
Feb 23 2011 10:27PM
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RIP CR, can't believe its been a year.

SIP forever man.
Feb 23 2011 10:29PM
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crab_pretzel
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RIP. inspiration to every skier out there
Feb 23 2011 10:33PM
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Evilchris
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RIP CRJ, you will never be forgotten
Feb 23 2011 10:36PM
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cottage_steeze
Posts: 564 - Karma: 58
I didnt even ski or have a clue who CR was at this point last year, but just reading this thread is bringing tears to my eyes. SIP
Feb 23 2011 10:37PM
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JacheOReally
Posts: 3597 - Karma: 253
Turns tomorrow are for you man, still get stoked on every segment.
Feb 23 2011 10:42PM
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Answerless
Posts: 392 - Karma: 118
shit... it's been a year since CR passed away... I hope you are still shreddin the gnar up in heaven bro.
Feb 23 2011 10:48PM
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sammy_
Posts: 1597 - Karma: 467
Reading this thread while listening to we miss you by cali p brought a lot of tears to my eyes. sadly i have class tomorrow but im going to watch all of his segments and reflect on what a great skier and just a man CR was. Just thinking about how its been a year is mind blowing. I and many others have lost an idol but he will never will be forgotten. WE MISS YOU CR!!! RIP :'(
Feb 23 2011 10:48PM
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noswaggmaster
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D'ont say R.I.P,cause true legends don't die ! cr jonhson always be remenbered
Feb 23 2011 10:53PM
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Whale
Posts: 226 - Karma: 16
Damn a whole year. RIP CR, I'm proud to have one of your quotes for my senior quote. I may not be able to shred tomorrow, but I will this weekend. Such a tragedy.
Feb 23 2011 11:04PM
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Jahrassicpark
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Almost a whole year, I was really looking forward to meeting you to be at Momentum last summer, I always watch your Retallack segment and it inspires me, you were an enlightened person after your accident and you continue to inspire me remind me to embrace every aspect of life. You sure opened my eyes and I thank you for that.
Feb 23 2011 11:26PM
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Dwarftosser1
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hopefully this works
Feb 23 2011 11:45PM
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S.C
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RIP, you're a legend
Feb 23 2011 11:48PM
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Dwarftosser1
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Feb 23 2011 11:56PM
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MacNsteaze
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not gonna lie few tears dropped reading through this thread with the cali p

still cant believe this and dont want to, gonna go as hard as i can this weekend for you bro, SIP, you inspired me greatly

Feb 24 2011 12:08AM
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infedel_one
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RIP CRJ. One year ago a leader left our ranks. an inspiration to all. get it.
Feb 24 2011 12:11AM
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TonyMacaroni
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Shred In Peace CR Johnson. You are my idol and a legend. Words cannot express how i feel at the moment. All i know is today, like every other day im skiing, i ski with the memory of you in my mind and heart. You helped show the true colours of the sport of freeskiing and gave everyone a new perspective on life through the loss of your own. Forever will you be remembered. RIP.
Feb 24 2011 12:17AM
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TheHamburglar
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RIP brotha, RIP
Feb 24 2011 12:17AM
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big_mac_005
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I didn't know who CR was until i really started getting into skiing this season and just from the things I've seen and read he's already one of the most inspirational people I've ever heard of. His passion for skiing and life is truly amazing.

SIP CR
Feb 24 2011 12:26AM
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thehighestllama
Posts: 81 - Karma: 464
I wish CR could see all this; how much love the community had for him, all the people who sent love out to him. I still can't believe he's gone. I see his edits and think "shit this guy is a legend" and then I remember he is gone, and its the worst feeling.

Rest in peace.
Feb 24 2011 12:29AM
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jibco
Posts: 109 - Karma: 27
Definitely got choked up reading through those first few pages with the song. Can't believe it was a year ago already. I'll be shredding for you CR. SIP.
Feb 24 2011 12:49AM
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Rager
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all i can say is RIP
Feb 24 2011 12:55AM
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cooper.fry
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im going to absolutely rip the deepest fucking pow tomorow and do it all for you CR. rip man. get chills even by watching any of his segments still to this day. he was a great man and i dont think ill ever be able to forget you.
Feb 24 2011 1:19AM
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Janky
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R.I.P CR!
Feb 24 2011 1:23AM
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ccmountainisback
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I still find it hard to believe... I came back from a day of skiing at Jackson, logged on to NS... and as I started to read this thread, my eyes got wet. It was all I could do to keep from sobbing. Such a legend, such an amazing person, who passed away well before his time. The next day in Jackson, was the best I have ever had, so incredibly sad but inspiring at the same time. For that, I thank you, Charles Russell Johnson. May you rest in peace. I'll be skiing for you today.
Feb 24 2011 6:29AM
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.Roockley.
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huge inspiration with his life story. Still can't believe he is gone, I'm skiing tonight and going to ski hard for him

R.I.P buddy
Feb 24 2011 6:46AM
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SassySloth
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Shred in Peace C.R.
Feb 24 2011 6:51AM
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alexg1687
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that means its exactly a year and one day since i skied the headwall at Squaw. heard the next day when we were skiing at Alpine about CJ. We were pretty much in shock....
Feb 24 2011 7:17AM
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ben.c
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Rest In Peace CR! Hope you're good up there!


INSPIRED !!!!!!!!!!
Feb 24 2011 7:19AM
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FreeskierRocco.
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I remember reading this thread a year ago. Can't believe it's been that long.

SIP man

Feb 24 2011 7:57AM
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.Roockley.
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Feb 24 2011 8:07AM
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skichicky3
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So hard to think about. CR has been such an inspiration for all of us, and will continue to be. I can't believe it's been a year already. Ski in peace :(
Feb 24 2011 9:09AM
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Can't believe its been a year. RIP CR
Feb 24 2011 9:58AM
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sgray
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SIP CR
Feb 24 2011 10:04AM
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I.B
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S.I.P CR.

I've listed to "We miss you" So many times within the past day.
Feb 24 2011 10:12AM
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blatt
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One year later, RIP CR
Feb 24 2011 11:07AM
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steep
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RIP CRJ
Feb 24 2011 11:09AM
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infedel_one
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Bring us snow tonight buddy. Make the ice coast white again.
RIP
Feb 24 2011 11:14AM
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