#doug coombs

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There is no such thing as too much snow.

- Doug Coombs

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Doug Coombs, “The Legend of the Slopes,” 1989.

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How Telling A Legendary Skier's Story Became One Author's 'Greatest Adventure'

Doug Coombs had a passion for skiing and for life, and those two things were contagious for the people who knew and loved him.

Coombs was known as one of best adventure skiers in the world, but died tragically in an accident on a mountain in France while he was trying to rescue a friend and fellow skier. He was just 48.

Ten years after his death, Rob Cocuzzo tells his story in "Tracking The Wild Coomba: The Life of Legendary Skier Doug Coombs." The author joined Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson in May to talk about the book, and Coombs's life.

What’s your favorite ski story? Listen to our conversation and join our discussion at hereandnow.org.

-MS/Digital Intern

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This Week's Backcountry News - March 28 - April 3, 2016

Here's a quick look at what happened in the #backcountry this week. #weekinreview

Do you know what happened in the mountains this week? Here’s a selection of backcountry news, articles, posts, videos, photos, and other cool things that we think you’d like to know about. Enjoy!

Avalanche Kills Backcountry Skier Near Ulrichen, Switzerland – A Mountain Journey – A Swiss skier was caught, buried, and killed in an avalanche in Valais, Switzerland on March 27, 2016.

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The "Q & P" by the legendary Doug Coombs. A how-to on the quick and painless ski tuneup

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