Marko Grilc—Slovenian Snowboarder Dies in Sölden

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Prolific Slovenian snowboarder and long-time Burton pro, Marko Grilc, died yesterday from a head injury sustained while snowboarding in Solden, Austria.

According to the Austrian press agency APA, Grilc was scouting filming locations when he fell in deep snow and struck his head on a snow-covered rock. Send one for Grilo today, boarding lost a hell of a rider, friend and father.

More info here, and tributes to Grilo below.