East Vail avalanche victim Johnny Kuo remembered by skiers, family
Johnny Kuo in August of 2012. Damien Andrews photo. VAIL — When Johnny Kuo passed you in his ski boots on the staircase to East Vail, you rarely heard him coming. The longtime Vail local’s death on Feb. 4 reminded East Vail skiers that even the most talented athletes are taking their chances every time they visit the popular, but deadly sidecounty area. A fast, silent, light-on-his-feet skier, Kuo dressed in all black and earned the nickname “The Ninja” for his style. He earned the respect of some of the best skiers in the region and will be remembered for his uniqueness in Vail.
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