RIP: Antoine Montant Innovator of Mountain Sports

[Boeing]

Antoine Montant was lost this weekend in a tragic accident on the Haut-Savoie section of the French Alps. The 30 year old action sports star is best known for his innovative blending of multiple mountain sports disciplines. Never one to follow the crowd, Antoine took his love of the mountain sports and skiing to higher realms to become a passionate speed-skier, which is a combination paragliding and skiing. He flourished in the niche sport, performing unreal spectacles in competitions and just for the fun of it.

http://www.theskichannel.com/news/s...ntant-Innovator-of-Mountain-Sports-and-Beyond

All the good guys in this sport seem to live short lives

BTW anyone ever visit the grave yard in Chamonix?

Perhaps he is partying with shane mcconkey now?


RIP

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

I had never heard of him, though I'm usually into this sort of thing. The video on that link is mind-bending!

Rest in peace (or action!) Antoine.

 

[pedaling squares]

Two brothers lost in similar circumstances, the poor family. At least they lived their passions... must have made for some pretty wild family gatherings.