In Memory Of...

[MarzNC]

It appears that I never got around to commenting on this incredible guy, originally from the Finger Lakes. What a life lived, only to die that way on his home ski mountain of all places.

Interesting how both he and Bob Peters landed in Jackson Hole under similar circumstances around the same time, the winter of 1974-75.

It seems that Wade McCoy also discovered JH around that time too.

 

[Joneski73]

Last week my uncle, my mom’s last brother passed away at the age of 94. He was a man I had great respect for and he certainly helped foster my love of the outdoors and all things in nature. Here is his story:

https://paconservationheritage.org/stories/jack-winieski/

 

[Warp daddy]

Last week my uncle, my mom’s last brother passed away at the age of 94. He was a man I had great respect for and he certainly helped foster my love of the outdoors and all things in nature. Here is his story:

https://paconservationheritage.org/stories/jack-winieski/

Quite a man , you're fortunate to have had him in your life as a role model/ mentor

 

[x10003q]

Last week my uncle, my mom’s last brother passed away at the age of 94. He was a man I had great respect for and he certainly helped foster my love of the outdoors and all things in nature. Here is his story:

https://paconservationheritage.org/stories/jack-winieski/

What a wonderful article. Thanks for posting it.

 

[tirolski]

The Downill Racer passed.

RIP Redford.

 

[jasonwx]

Not to mention, Jeremiah Johnson, one of the greatest mountain men/western type movies

 

[MarzNC]

Interesting that most articles about Redford's passing don't mention skiing at all. The Powder article includes the Powder cover from November 1980 of Redford blasting down some powder. RIP.

September 16, 2025

Sundance Mountain Resort remembers Robert Redford - Park Record

Redford died at 89 years old Tuesday morning.

www.parkrecord.com

September 16, 2025

https://www.powder.com/news/rip-robert-redford-skiing-sundance

 

[Ripitz]

Powder cover from November 1980 of Redford blasting down some powder. RIP.

Great cover. The powder, skinny skis, sunglasses and hair helmet… RIP OG Ripper.

He was a class act. Not only did he do so much to promote skiing but also fly fishing. The film A River Runs Through It, that he directed and narrated, led the sport to more than double in size.

 

[chumpomatic]

“I used to race cars, but skiing is a step beyond that. It removes the machinery and puts you one step closer to the elements. And it’s a complete physical expression of freedom.” --Robert Redford

Love that quote.

RIP

 

[Ripitz]