AaronG Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Jim Pryor, from Southern Calif has passed on, he was involved in a head on collision last week near his home in Running Springs, CA. I don't have anymore particulars but I will do some investigation if anyone desires. Jim leaves behind his wife and a teenage son. Jim taught snowboarding at Bear Mtn resort here in SoCal. I am sure many of you have carved with Jim at the many SES gatherings that have taken place over the years. Although I never got the chance to ride with Jim, many here have. I have spoken with Jim and his wife on many occasions and he was always a pleasure to speak with. I regret that I never rode with him as he was only a jump away from the local resort that I regularly ride at. So, as we begin this new season of carving, lets dedicate one of our runs to a fellow carver that will be missed. May you have never ending corduroy and hero snow conditions~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 My prayers go out to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Aaron - Jim's sister-in-law delivered the news to us today, Here is the on-line obituary. http://www.legacy.com/TheDesertSun/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=119586741 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Jim was a great person and carver, he will be missed. Prayers and thoughts go out to his family. aloha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdboytyler Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I miss Jim already. He's one of a few BOL members that I've rode with on a regular basis. I still remember the first day I saw Jim ride, which was around 4 or 5 years ago. From the chairlift, all I saw was some long hair, flashy jacket, and smooth style. From the lift, I thought Jim was in his 20's. Jim talked like Spicolli (from Fast Times at Richmond High) and he loved to tell me about his surfing days. I'm sorry I never got a chance to surf with Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Winters Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Snowboarding has lost one of its great characters. This news hit me like a punch in the stomach. Jim and his family visited Steamboat two years ago. We rode quite a few days and had them over to the house for dinner. Jim boundless enthusiasm for the sport (and everything) was unmatched. I met Jim at the Pure Carve Expression Sessions in the late 90's. Wild hair hangin' out, the full laid-out surf style carve, and total Spicoli on the chair back up, talking story about his surfing days. All the best to his wife and son. Crank a big one for me, brah--- Aloha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timinor Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I met Jim at last years SES. He was as much fun riding up the chair as he was to carve with. He was so enthusiastic and happy to be there in Aspen. He told me many great stories about surfing, snowboarding and his family. He'd been married for 30 years or more yet still spoke of his wife like they were young people in love. He went on and on about his teenage son. His son's snowboarding, teen romances and school work were all things we talked about. As much as a kid at heart Jim was, he totally embraced his role as a father and husband. Meeting and riding with Jim was one of the highlights of SES '08 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Shared a few runs and chairs with Jim at ses last year, his enthusiasim and boundless joy for riding and life was infectious, he made quite an impression on me for the short time that I spent with him. Peace brother. mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverchick Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 My thoughts and prayers goes out to Jim's family and friends. May he carve big turns in the snow covered mountain in the sky! Rest in peace my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristan Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Will be joining his family and friends tomorrow! Regards, Cristan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timinor Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Will be joining his family and friends tomorrow!Regards, Cristan Give our regards to his family...I wish I could be there to tell them how much I liked Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Winters Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 If you didn't know his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristan Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Give our regards to his family...I wish I could be there to tell them how much I liked Jim. Will do...few of us will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I didn't know him, but my condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotts.Scheinman Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I didn't know him, but my condolences to his family and friends. yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Rest in Peace, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 My condolences to his family.I've never met a happier rider than Jim,he will be missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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