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Looks like Liz Daley was among those lost too. Phenomenal splitboarder and climbing pro/guide.
These were some of the greats. JP and the New Canadian Airforce completely redefined skiing at the time. Too me, that time (and JP specifically) was the turning point that started the resurrection of skiing.
The completely political thread running now running 21 pages on this board about the 'future of skiing' is irrelevant. It's individuals like JP Auclair who have the ability to change the face of skiing and create a future for the sport.
Good perspective in this article
http://www.adventure-journal.com/2014/10/essay-thoughts-on-honoring-the-dead-and-the-living/