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 fiancé, 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.