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US competitive skier and telemark skiing pioneer Katherine “Kasha” Rigby died in an avalanche in Kosovo at the age of 54 while skiing with her fiancé. Rigby, known for her contributions to telemark skiing and her adventurous spirit, suffered fatal injuries in the avalanche. Tributes poured in for her across social media, with fellow skiers and friends remembering her as a bright light and a unique individual.
American telemark skier Kasha Rigby, 54, died in a small avalanche at a ski resort in southern Kosovo while skiing with her fiancé, Magnus Wolfe Murray. Rigby, known for her pioneering achievements in telemark skiing, was reportedly swept into the trees and died on impact. Tributes poured in on her Instagram from friends and loved ones across the skiing world, honoring her remarkable career and fearless spirit.
Renowned American skier Kasha Rigby is believed to have died in an avalanche at a ski resort in southern Kosovo. The 54-year-old's death was reported by Euronew.albania, and while the report did not name the skier, Rigby’s friends and loved ones posted tributes on her Instagram account. Rigby was an accomplished telemark skier who aimed to redefine telemarking with her high-speed, hard-driving style and had achieved notable ski descents, including from peaks in Russia, Ecuador, and Lebanon.