When I was an awkward 16 year old, speed-checking too much and being really proud of my half-ass ability to brave the pipe at all, Sarah Burke was trailblazing for all of the girls who will ever freeski, winning gold at the X-games the first year (because of her) women were allowed in the event. She was only 29, and just married. This is so sad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnp9-3rzq7Y&feature=related