10/1/08 Skier dies at RMNP

Sad news from Rocky.  Streakers take care; icy October can be more than just "the cruelest month".
Short summary & location photos at:
www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2008/10/ba...untain-national-park

Very sad.
Another article here:
www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/oct/...r-in-rocky-mountain/
(He must have thought he was taking a risk by waiting until the very last day of September to get in his turns for that month . . . but not that kind of risk.)

I found an August 2005 TR here:
www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33235

Reminds me of California's Kook Chute and other steep sheltered lines that can be skied all year, but become progressively more icy throughout the summer and fall.

rest in peace Matthew.

my thoughts go out to his family and friends.