According to a tragic Instagram post by his wife Jenna Dramise, US skier Kyle Smaine, age 31, was apparently killed in an avalanche in Japan. The American freestyle skier was on his final day of a promotional tour for Ikon Pass and Nagano Tourism when the awful news was revealed.
According to reports, Kyle was trapped in the avalanche alongside another Austrian skier, whose name and identity have not yet been made public. Kyle and the other skier were both pronounced to be unresponsive after doctors arrived at the scene and attempted to perform a rescue.
Who is Jenna Dramise?
One of the most talented young snowboarders currently competing is Jenna Dramise. This snowboarder advanced to the professional ranks after placing second in the Women’s Snowboard Halfpipe Finals. She resides in South Lake Tahoe and describes herself as a want tobe rider on her Instagram account.
In an Instagram post, Dramise was the first to share the news of her husband Kyle Smaine’s passing.
She stated: “Dear Husband and my whole world, officially married November 18, 2022, which not many people knew about. I’m so incredibly thankful that I got to marry you and have you in my life. You loved skiing more than anyone I’ve ever met. I picked you up hitchhiking in New Zealand 2010 and who would have thought we would be married 13 years later. The best damn years of my life. I know you had the best runs in your life out there in Japan and could never blame you for doing what you loved. I do wish I could tell you that one secret I always had, that I loved you. It never really was a secret because I said it at least 10 times a day to you. I can’t wait to see you again. Tonight I hope to ride some pow or bikes with you in my dreams. Love your Wife.”
Smaine and the Australian skier were two of the 13 people killed by the avalanche, according to the authorities. The specifics of the fatalities, however, have not been made public by the authorities.
