It’s been a week since legendary ski filmmaker Warren Miller died at the age of 93. Since then, tributes from skiers of all types—professional athletes, journalists, TV personalities, weekend warriors, etc.—have flooded the world of social media. Inarguably the most influential ski filmmaker in history, Miller had a profound impact on not only today’s filmmakers—which includes anyone with a pair of skis and an action camera or smartphone—but the entire ski industry as a whole. Enjoy the heartfelt tributes, below, and whenever it is you strap on your skis next, make a couple of turns in memory of a true shaper of the sport of skiing.
WARREN MILLER TRIBUTES:
Thank you, Warren Miller. Listening to you tell stories was like hearing the history of skiing being told by God himself pic.twitter.com/El5MgHOwhD
— Mike Douglas (@MikeDski) January 25, 2018
He changed countless lives with his undeniable passion for showing people that there is another way to live their life.
Warren, you will be missed. pic.twitter.com/w6LoyOxEH7
— Warren Miller Ent. (@WarrenMillerEnt) January 26, 2018
Any skier knows of this man and how he brought the love of snow and freedom to life! RIP Warren Miller.
Warren Miller, Ski Bum Turned Filmmaker, Is Dead at 93 https://t.co/2Ql26boqDi
— Jim Cantore (@JimCantore) January 27, 2018
Taking a moment to appreciate #warrenmiller's talent for the folksy zinger pic.twitter.com/oLPiOD9Ljk
— Nick Heil (@nickheil) January 25, 2018
“I really believe in my heart that that first turn you make on a pair of skis is your first taste of total freedom."
Rest In Peace, #WarrenMiller. And thank you.
— Nick Nerbonne (@NickNerbonne) January 25, 2018
It was a privilege to write the @nytimes obit for #WarrenMiller. His films, along with classics, Hot Dog, and Blizzard of AAHS, were inspiration in the ‘80s for my friends and me to try fresh tricks while dodging ski patrollers out to tear our tickets. https://t.co/M7keFCYV1R
— Matt Higgins (@ByMattHiggins) January 26, 2018
Your favourite Warren Miller film ever? Go. #WarrenMiller #film #skiing #legend pic.twitter.com/I7Etg1X9NH
— docleslie (@docleslie) January 28, 2018
The ski world lost a legend this week, whose legacy will live on forever. Big thanks to #WarrenMiller for being the trailblazer in ski industry films and bringing so much love to our winter sports. In honor of his passing, take a minute to remember some … https://t.co/802XoXSNC5 pic.twitter.com/zgL02NkhXj
— Snowbasin Resort (@snowbasinresort) January 26, 2018
RIP #WarrenMiller, you will always be a legend and inspiration in the industry. Thank you for all you did. https://t.co/CJCxemlGue pic.twitter.com/AKC3y0KaPw
— Visit Colorado (@Colorado) January 25, 2018
Our dear friend, best man at our wedding and legendary ski guru, Warren Miller has passed away. “Adventure is the invitation for common people to become uncommon.” #WarrenMiller #RIP pic.twitter.com/j3OCLAsdiB
— Kim Waltrip (@kimwaltrip) January 25, 2018
"I spent my whole life trying to convince people that they don't belong in square rooms because their bodies are round, and to go out there and enjoy the freedom that this sport has to offer."
Make some turns for #WarrenMiller this week. pic.twitter.com/Jls4yBE5c3
— Taos Ski Valley (@TaosSkiValley) January 25, 2018
Warren Miller was to Skiing and outdoor winter sports as Steve Sabol was to Football
I could watch his docs endlessly…and will continue to #WarrenMiller
— Chris Law (@ChrisLaw) January 25, 2018
If you don't do it this year, you will be one year older when you do.
A sincere RIP to the outright legend and ski film pioneer #WarrenMillerhttps://t.co/LWyUJfZGSX— CMH HeliSki HeliHike (@cmh_heli) January 25, 2018
[RELATED]