Aaron Gentry+FollowSwiss Snowboarding Legend Ueli Kestenholz Lost to AvalancheHeartbreaking news for the snow sports community: Swiss Olympic bronze medalist Ueli Kestenholz, a true pioneer in snowboarding, was tragically killed in an avalanche in Lotschental. Despite a heroic rescue effort, the mountains claimed one of their own. Kestenholz, known for 'earning his turns,' leaves behind a legacy that shaped Swiss snowboarding. Even the most experienced, like Ueli, remind us how unpredictable the backcountry can be. #Sports #UeliKestenholz #Snowboarding10Share
Eddie Deleon+FollowSnowboard Legend Ueli Kestenholz RememberedHeartbreaking news for the snowboarding world—Swiss legend Ueli Kestenholz, a true pioneer and Olympic bronze medalist, has tragically passed away in an avalanche in Lötschental. The OG of snowboard cross, Kestenholz helped put the sport on the Olympic map back in '06. Even after retiring, he kept pushing limits as a crossover athlete. His legacy as a trailblazer and inspiration to the next gen will never be forgotten. Ride in peace, Ueli. #Sports #UeliKestenholz #Snowboarding20Share
