Kyle Smaine, a US skier, died in an avalanche in Nagano, Japan
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The death was confirmed by his wife Jenna Dramise on Instagram
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Smaine was one of two men found dead by the authorities among 13 people hit by the avalanche
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Smaine's wife shared that he loved skiing more than anyone and they got married in November 18, 2022
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A photographer for outdoor magazine Mountain Gazette, Grant Granderson, was on the same trip as Smaine
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Smaine, professional skier Adam Ü, and a third skier were caught in the avalanche
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Adam Ü posted a message honoring Smaine, who was known for his stoke and enthusiasm
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The rescue was performed by a group of Canadian mountain guides and 4-5 emergency doctors/nurses
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Smaine was thrown 50 meters by the air blast and buried, causing his death
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Smaine traveled to Japan for its "unbelievable snow quality" and was a gold medalist in the halfpipe at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships in 2015