Jack Hannan, a Whistler athlete and “big line” skier died on March 30th in an avalanche on Mount Pemberton. He lived in Pemberton for five years or so and was originally from Crested Butte.
“At this time my upmost regret goes out to say we lost one of our original athletes, mentors, rippers, and all around great people. My, and all of our, thoughts and utmost support goes out to Laura, Jon, Susan, Dan, all of Jacks crew, friends, family, and fans. I know many of you, and we are all here to help in any way imaginable.” said friend CT.
At this point details are sketchy, long friend and coathlete Ben Furimsky reports roughly that a slide occurred near MT. Pemberton taking Jack down the mountain. In the short few moments it took the amazing friends of Jack to reach him in haste, tragically there was nothing that could be done.
Here are a couple of video celebrating Jack’s skiing:
http://www.twoplank.com/video/VOD/JackHannan_SP_2Plank06.mov
http://www.twoplank.com/video/VOD/JackHannan_UH_2Plank04.mov
