Closing day tragedy

[snoWYmonkey]

It has taken me a lot of time to decide if this forum was a place to share the loss of a dear friend, and ski instructor colleague for 23 years, who was in a fatal collision on closing day of our home hill.

Reading his beautiful obituary today, I felt that the Ski Divas might enjoy reading it as he was a rare gem of a man.

Peter Wuerslin Obituary in the Jackson Hole News and Guide

This has been a very difficult blow to our community for so many reasons. He was still teaching the top level expert skiers and always with a smile. He was planning yet another international bike tour with his wife who is also a colleague.

Enjoy every moment outside, alone or with loved ones.

 

[Jenny]

Oh, how sad. Sounds like he really lived his life to the fullest, which makes the loss feel extra large. So sorry for you and all his friends and family.

 

[Jilly]

Talk about a life well lived. @snoWYmonkey he will be missed for sure by all your colleagues. Hugs to all of you.

 

[MissySki]

How awful! What an amazing life he lived.. I’m so very sorry for your loss @snoWYmonkey.

 

[Christy]

Holy cow, what a life. But terrible news.

 

[marzNC]

Thanks for making the decision to share the sad news. RIP.

 

[TiffAlt]

Amazing life. I am sorry for your and your community's loss. May he rest in peace.

 

[mustski]

I am so sorry for your loss. What a difficult way to end a season.

 

[MrsPlow]

What an amazing, full life, thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[AJM]

I'm so sorry for your loss. What an amazing life he led, I think I would've liked to sit down and have beer with him. Thankyou for sharing his obituary xx

 

[elemmac]

@snoWYmonkey thank you for taking the time to share his story. Sounds like he is one of the few that truly lived everyday to its fullest and didn’t take life for granted. I’m so sorry for the loss you and your community have experienced.

 

[BlizzardBabe]

Unfortunately, I hit a paywall. I'd love to read about your friend and colleague. From the comments, it sounds like he lived an amazing life.

 

[Bookworm]

I read about this on Snowbrains. So, so sad and I'm sorry for your loss of a friend.

 

[skinnyfootskis]

It has taken me a lot of time to decide if this forum was a place to share the loss of a dear friend, and ski instructor colleague for 23 years, who was in a fatal collision on closing day of our home hill.

Reading his beautiful obituary today, I felt that the Ski Divas might enjoy reading it as he was a rare gem of a man.

Peter Wuerslin Obituary in the Jackson Hole News and Guide

This has been a very difficult blow to our community for so many reasons. He was still teaching the top level expert skiers and always with a smile. He was planning yet another international bike tour with his wife who is also a colleague.

Enjoy every moment outside, alone or with loved ones.

This is incredibly sad news. The community must be in shock. I’m sorry for your loss. Stay strong.

 

[Amie H]

Wow, what an amazing person!

I'm so sorry for your community's loss. He sounds like a Real One.

 

[snoWYmonkey]

Unfortunately, I hit a paywall. I'd love to read about your friend and colleague. From the comments, it sounds like he lived an amazing life.

So sorry. There is one for more than one read or two. I wonder if doing a search for peter wuerslin would work? He biked around the world for 6 years.

 

[BlizzardBabe]

Thanx @snoWYmonkey . I did a quick look but all the hits take me back to the same newspaper - or other papers with paywalls. Can't blame them - independent local print papers are hurting badly nationwide (eff Sinclair Broadcast Group).

 

[Iwannaski]

What a life. What an amazing way to view and impact the world.

I’m so sorry for the whole community’s loss.
(And yes, googling the name worked)

 

[skinnyfootskis]

Thank you again @snoWYmonkey for sharing. I forwarded this to my brother in JH. He was very saddened. Did I miss the information about the skier who hit him?

 

[SkiBam]

I'm thankful you shared this. Inspiring - and so so sad.