Doug Coombs is a legend in the ski industry. He passed away 6 years ago today in La Grave, France.
QUICK DOUG COOMBS FACTS:
– Born in Bedford, MA in 1957
– Grew up skiing New Hampshire & Vermont
– Attended college at Montana State University and skied Bridger Bowl
– Moved to Jackson Hole after college and became a pro skier
– Started the Alaska heli-ski industry in Valdez, AK
– Won the World Extreme Skiing Championships in 1991 and 1993
– Founded Valdez Heli Ski in 1993
– Passed away on April 3rd, 2006 skiing the Couloir de Polichinelle in La Grave, France