Dr. Jim Osborne – a lot of great years and even more great runs – dies at 84 | BC Alpine Ski Association

IN MEMORY OF JIM OSBORNE 

You may remember Dr. Jim Osborne, the proud Grandfather of Canadian Alpine Ski Team’s Manny Osborne Paradis.  Jim died on August 30, 2008 at the age of 84 after skiing more than his share of great runs!

". . . when he was seventy-five, he skied a total of 89 days on the mountain, a feat that he described as the "zenith" of his skiing career. When he was seventy-eight, he received the "Old Guy" award at the Dave Murray Ski Camp. He finally put away his skis when he was eighty-one."

Thanks to the many friends of Jim Osborne who made donations to the annual Cowboys Camp started last year by Manny and Mike Janyk.

You can read more on Manny’s website at http://www.manuelracing.com/camp.htm