Remembering Gerhard Gross, Respected Snowboarder Family Member + Much More | 1979 – 2018
This was a hard one. Gerhard was a dear friend since our Whistler days back in 2000 or so. He’s done a lot since then both for snowboarding and otherwise. One of the true intellectuals of the culture that helped more people in more ways than could ever be counted here. Love you G.
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If there were ever a stereotype that questioned our intellect as snowboarders, Gerhard Gross would defy it as soon as he spoke. A man that spent many winters between the backcountry and the media corral at snowboarding’s marquee events, providing the editorial voice for this publication, could easily have held his own in the most high-brow conversation at an alumni dinner for a prestigious school covered in vines. This exceptional intelligence was backed up by extraordinary talent on a snowboard. Given this rare combination of skill and acumen, it’s not surprising that Gerhard transitioned from riding professionally to writing professionally. Journalism is based on credibility, and Gerhard had it.
After making a name for himself in the British Columbia snowboard scene, he took his first full-time editorial gig with Snowboard Canada before assuming the managing editor role at TransWorld SNOWboarding. Here, Gerhard set a new precedent–one we strive to uphold today. Apparently that didn’t keep him busy enough, so he worked with Protect Our Winters on the side. This is what Gerhard did. He raised the bar. His presence alone pushed those around him to try a bit harder, to hike a few steps further, and to send it a little deeper.
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