Keep Tahoe Blue
Lake Tahoe can feel massive. Today, it couldn’t feel smaller after the loss of Kyle Smaine, beloved husband, friend, skier and Tahoe resident. The community around the Lake is reeling following Kyle’s passing on Sunday, January 29 doing what he loved – skiing. 

Jenna Dramise, Kyle’s wife, shared the following on social media:
“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.”
Kyle’s friend, Adam U, who was with him when he passed, shared his love for Kyle as well:
“The pain of losing @kylesmaine moments after completing our post-last/best-run-of-the trip smile/dance/giggle/high five routine is going to stick with me forever.

Luckily, his infectious enthusiasm and stoke and laughter and overall 1000000% positive energy is also going to stick with me forever. If you've never had the chance to hear his voice, or if you want to hear it again, here are some clips and experiences from the last two weeks. Every day after skiing he'd say something like 'That was a great day! Thanks for sharing it with me!' Yeah, this was technically a 'work' trip, but even setting up the most contrived one-turn with Kyle was fun. I don't know if I've ever met anyone that loved skiing so much.

Thanks for sharing your last days and last run with me Kyle. Man, we were sooooo close to cheers and high fives with @grant_gunderson. So close.”
The League sends our condolences to everyone affected by this news, and to others who are coping with the loss of loved ones, friends or neighbors. It's the combination of people and place that make the Tahoe community so very special. 

We feel lucky for the conversations we had with Kyle and for his willingness to help #KeepTahoeBlue. 
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