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From: Jimbo March 01, 2011 |
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Vermont skier Ryan Hawks died today from injuries
sustained at Kirkwood.American freeskier Ryan Hawks died today after crashing during the North American Freeskiing Championships at Kirkwood, CA.
The 25-year-old Vermont-native was skiing down the Kirkwood Cirque before attempting a backflip over a cliff but crashed on impact.
He was admitted to the ICA at Reno's Renwown Health Center and passed away this morning.
As reported by ESPN Hawks was a member of a Vermont cadre of skiers known as Green Mountain Freeride. His death is a huge loss to the community and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
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