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Renowned Skier Kasha Rigby Dies in Kosovo Avalanche

Catherine 'Kasha' Rigby, a pioneer in extreme telemark skiing, tragically lost her life at 54 while skiing outside tourist lanes in Kosovo.

  • Kasha Rigby, a legend in the skiing world, died in an avalanche on February 13 at the Brezovica mountain resort in Kosovo.
  • Rigby was known for her adventurous spirit and contributions to extreme telemark skiing, a style she helped popularize.
  • She was skiing with the Tour de Piste, a group of expert skiers exploring uncharted runs, when the avalanche occurred.
  • Despite immediate CPR from her fiancĂ©, Magnis Wofe Murray, and later medical assistance, Rigby did not survive.
  • Rigby's death has sparked tributes from around the world, highlighting her impact on the skiing community and beyond.
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