Skier death in Smuggler's Notch

**SkiJunky05** · 02-15-2005, 08:26 AM

Just learned my friend Alec Stall died skiing a chute in the notch yesterday. He was with the rest of the Meathead films crew skiing in "the ultimates"- deep past Hell Brook. I guess he skied a shot, got caught off balance and his sluff hit him, carrying him over several large icefalls and into some trees.

Alec excelled in every activity he entered into, and was a good friend to have. I looked up at him in my first years at UVM for his knowledge of the mountains around here. Just a reminder to myself and everyone else- take care. Keep his family and girlfriend in your thoughts. I hate to keep adding on top of the bad news we've had this season, but I thought I'd let this out.

**TRock** · 02-15-2005, 08:29 AM

That's terrible news. Positive vibes sent your way, man. Be careful out there.

**basom** · 02-15-2005, 08:34 AM

i feel sick

**mildbill.** · 02-15-2005, 08:35 AM

sorry for your loss mang.

**Steven S. Dallas** · 02-15-2005, 08:37 AM

So sorry. That is awful.

**gincognito** · 02-15-2005, 08:39 AM

Awful news. Sorry to hear it. This season has been brutal in many ways.

**Mulletizer** · 02-15-2005, 08:41 AM

Sorry to hear this. Sending condolences.

**Mrs Roo** · 02-15-2005, 08:42 AM

So sorry. Losing friends is a terrible thing to bear.

**Vinman** · 02-15-2005, 08:45 AM

Sorry for your loss, this one hits too close to home. Becareful mags.

**Tippster** · 02-15-2005, 08:49 AM

My sincerest Condolences.

**laseranimal** · 02-15-2005, 08:50 AM

yikes, so sad, everyone be careful out there

**SkiJunky05** · 02-15-2005, 08:56 AM

Thanks. It's tough when I read a thread about someone having a sad incident- i think -well, i can type im sorry or something but i dont really know what to say, because I didn't know them. I guess what i mean is, you don't have to respond to this, I just hope you take a second to think positive thoughts to someone, anyone. Thanks for the support, and I'll let the other guys know the greater skiing community is with them. I'm gonna head out for the day, I feel like i'm in a shell, and to be honest it feels a little weird sharing thoughts on an online bulletin board right now. I still love this community, though.

**Foggy_Goggles** · 02-15-2005, 09:02 AM

My thoughts are with you and your crew. The notch really is an unforgiving place.

**shamrockpow** · 02-15-2005, 09:04 AM

Damn that sucks. There have been too many this year. Always remember to respect the mountains. My thoughts are with you and his family...

**Hicks** · 02-15-2005, 09:18 AM

Sincere condolences.

**SkiDork** · 02-15-2005, 09:21 AM

SkiDork from the KillingtonZone.

I know I speak for all of my fellow zoners in saying we're extremely saddened by this loss.

**bcrider** · 02-15-2005, 09:22 AM

RIP Alec

condolences to the family and friends

**bad_roo** · 02-15-2005, 09:25 AM

Terrible news. Reminds me of what Theo was saying at the summit about small events potentially having big consequences.

All the best, mate.

**bigsugar** · 02-15-2005, 09:28 AM

Sorry to hear that.......hang in there.

**snowsprite** · 02-15-2005, 09:34 AM

Seeing his photo...putting a face w/ the tragedy really hurts.

I am so sorry that his young life was cut short. Supportive vibes go out to you and his family.

Sprite

**Mtn Man** · 02-15-2005, 10:16 AM

I originally saw the news article on Kzone and thought to myself "I really hope this wasn't part of the Meathead crew...."

My sincere condolenses go out to you guys and his family. Definitely a tough year all around.

B)