Amazing and hilarious memories from our era of the early ‘daze’ of ski touring Flute, Oboe, Cowboy Ridge and beyond. Those were the times when you might see one or two groups during an all day effort out towards Fissile. We were on straight long sticks and most used Secura Fix binding inserts. (dedicated touring binding were a rarity.) That is except the Shuffler who blazed his own trail racing quickly up anything in his way but with a fully fix heal in is downhill bindings. It always shocked me that his Achilles would allow for such punishment. Following behind might by a cast of character. We might all stop on one of the ridge tops, share a puff and a few stories from the day and definitely marvel at the strength and determination the Shuffler put forth on those adventures, very much like you have with this battle Al. Much love to you and your family.
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On Thursday June 10th, 2021, in the twelfth round of a ten year match, just before the ding of the bell, Al Paul packed up his big heart, stubborn soul, radiant smile, crossed the ropes, and walked away from his battle with brain cancer.
Al left the world the way he lived in it, on his own terms and with his wife and son by his side. “Armed with will, and determination and grace too.”
He is neck deep in powder now, or shooting the round of his life with any angel lucky enough to join him.
Al wanted everyone to know that life is beautiful, worth every adventure you
say yes to, and a perfect day can be as large as a long walk up a mountain or as simple as a movie day on the couch with the people you love. Also (and he really can’t stress this enough): He was the best skier on the mountain.
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A man on the move...❤️