Pro Skier Kyle Smaine Dead at 31, Killed in Avalanche

Pro skier Kyle Smaine has died. He was 31. Smaine was found dead after being caught in an avalanche in Japan. Jenna Dramise, Smaine's wife of only two months, mourned him on Instagram. 'I’m so incredibly thankful that I got to marry you and have you in my life,' she wrote.

[@mistybausell8971]

How incredibly sad! Condolences to his wife and family!

[@mphon1828]

So many people dying ..

[@heatherarcher8021]

So many young people!

[@bebaaliciacreations]

True

[@sarah12515]

I know!

[@gypsygirlkelly]

Too many

[@admiralpresley7637]

Frc

[@heatherc.5760]

Losing so many so young especially now that we are supposed to live longer it's sad. God bless him n his family. The great dying young we need a change. Losing a lot of them to tragedy.

[@9395gb]

Young people aren't dying at higher rates now than in previous history. In fact people are living longer and this was just an act of nature. Still it is a tragedy and RIP to the skier.

[@wearelegion1163]

My son is ski patrol & an avalanche expert. I worry constantly.

[@joeyride58]

My ❤️ goes out to Kyle's wife , family, and friends. Better to live life while we have it , and go as big as we can , in all that we do !

[@simunator]

which range got him? was it Nagano or Hokkaido?

[@user-wx6ym4sn4b]

RIP from Japan 😢

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

You never really know when it's your time to go RIP Kyle you will be missed🙏🏾❤

[@theresawest1281]

So heart breaking! ❤️🙏🏻

[@vicenclopezbataller]

Lo siento mucho Kyle. Descansa en paz. Gracias por tu aportación al mundo del snowboard. Lo siento de corazón.

[@sylvestervoigt9836]

I want to suggest to Skiers of all different Disciplines that are winding down their Competitive to give Ski Mountaineering a try. The adherent Dangers of Climbing up a Mountain (or using Skins) then Skiing back down are mostly taken care of such as Avalanche Control. Go ISMF!

[@roboticlover3731]

That place was ordinary backcountry of leisure course. Temperature was normal. Simply He was unlucky.... R.I.P.

[@racheljordan4718]

So sad 😭 😭😭😭

[@JEREMY_usa]

*What causes an avalanche and how do you survive one?* ❄️

[@MartianMoon]

This avalanche was caused by another group of riders. They happen when there’s a lot of fresh snow that hasn’t set (packed in) & the snow is disturbed (someone riding it). Wearing an avalanche air bag significantly increase the chance of survival. If you get buried, you’re not getting yourself out. It sets like cement. You have to be wearing an avalanche beacon & hope your friends are able to find you & dig you out in time. Best bet is to stay calm (can’t imagine that would be easy) and try to preserve your oxygen while waiting for rescue. The photographer the skier was with was also buried & was uncovered after 25 minutes - miraculously he was fine.

[@raelynthornton9336]

Prayers to many gone so sad

[@ayumu9956]

I feel like they might lost their way and the weather was so bad. It’s so sorry for his family and friends.

[@FFact483]

God Bless

[@user-xl4ub4kz2n]

RIP

[@catgirl423]

sad, R.I.P

[@poypoyh4413]

RIP from Japan

[@davud4536]

This year will be worst... All celebrities passing away

[@barbarashepherd2834]

Rip❤

[@IamTheWarriorGirl]

What

[@SimplySergMX_arts]

May he rest in peace 😢

[@jonathanlovgren4793]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@kareneastman9695]

RIP,Kyle Smaine.😞

[@dannytooley7530]

An other one come on rip 🪦 man 👨

[@user-kk3us4te7n]

Amen🙏

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Kyle Smaine, you will be missed

[@bewarethelocusts8558]

No, he will not.

[@PapaGirth69420]

@@bewarethelocusts8558loser

[@shokprof1313]

G🙏🏿💞🌎💞🙏🏻G

[@uzumakihimawari8703]

How wonderful it would be to live in Japan

[@vangroover1903]

But maybe not die while doing it

[@bewarethelocusts8558]

Good riddance ( faux noose)

[@sananselmospacescienceodys7308]

He was very handsome.

[@amaterasu-omikami8328]

Nature hunting the occupier.

[@drbonesshow1]

Mr. Smaine should have skied in Maine.

[@isabellavalencia8026]

Thats exactly why I will never go skiing...its just a pointless risk for ego and adrenaline.

[@heypaul7646]

Killed by snow, lol.

[@aurasfrx]

Lol? what's so funny about that? Or you just 6 years old?

[@user-fn3io4fq3b]

日本人のせいで死んでしまいました。申し訳ございません。