Bad news from the Yeti Tribe - AnthonyS

[roverhockey]

Morning all, I'm afraid I have some bad news from the Yeti Tribe and family.

Anthony Sloan passed away yesterday.

We are still reeling from the news and trying to cope with loss of one of the stars of this world.

News is sparse right now, we will try to keep everyone here at MTBR updated as we learn more but please know that Anthony is riding one of his many bikes on singletrack that ends only where the sun sets, that the light for his photos is perfect and that his journeys are taking him to every corner of our world.

Godspeed Anthony, you are missed with all of our hearts.

From all of the Yeti crew here in Golden and the Yeti Tribe worldwide.



(note: picture added by admin)

[ubu]

How sad ,peace and love to all at yeti and to his friends and family .

[Jerk_Chicken]

No ****ing way.

[Cogito]

I am speechless.
This is a great loss. My condolences to his family and many friends.
Roger

[crisillo]

oh man.... that is awful news

My deepest condolences to his loved ones

Godspeed, Anthony!

Please keep us posted, roverhockey

[joltz]

Oh my gosh. This is horrible news. He will be missed by many.

[driver bob]

Wow, I'm really shocked, almost lost for words.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

[hammerheadbikes]

This was just posted on Bikemojo, a site in Austin
I knew Anthony for over 10 years and am shocked and saddened beyond words
truly a one of a kind guy
what a loss....

[trebien]

I'm floored.

- Kaiser

[jeffw-13]

Truly a guy that lived life to the fullest. RIP bro.

[joltz]

^

Yes truly a one of a kind guy. RIP

[Jisch]

Words fail me right now... truly...

John

[Jdub]

Oh please no...

[MarkoInTheBoat]

So sad. Rest in peace, Anthony.

[sgltrak]

Shocked and speechless. Best to his family and friends.

[BuckshotJones]

My condolences go out to his family and friends. While I did not have the fortune to know him, I did get to enjoy his stories through his pictures and words. He will be missed.

[Nickle]

I'm going to miss riding with you, friend.

[GreenBonty]

Very very sad news. Anthony is a symbol for true and free life. Can not believe he is gone.
condolnces to his family and friends

[mtbdirteater]

Just shocked and stunned by this, I was just standing there talking with him Tuesday. Anthony was an amazing person and will be missed by all. Very sad. He was way too young. He had many more miles to ride and many more images to compose. An enormous loss.

[mouse jockey]

Oh no. I already miss you bro. fock.

[PaMtnBkr]

No, say it ain't so. I never met Anthony but his photography and writing kept me dreaming. He will be sorely missed. Ride on Anthony and God bless.

[Nick.]

I'm shocked. I cannot tell you how long my desktop image has been a shot taken by Anthony, and any time he posted I just knew the content was going to be a treat. I only know him from 'the internet' yet I feel like I've taken many vicarious adventures because of him.

This just sucks. What happened?

R.I.P.

[WhiteLobster]

Anthony and I have known each other since the 80s. I'm at such a loss, and I know lots of people who are hurting beyond description right now. He'd have the words, but I don't.

From his blog:

"Here at play in the cathedral forest, sunlight lighting up the golden leaves, the breeze running its fingers through them and making them dance in a way that is so very much better than the false glitter and dazzle of Vegas. Though far from pure, I felt cleansed. Human again. There is something comforting in fall. The clarity of the light, the sweet smell of decay. Knowing that in a month or so Winter will begin tucking all of this in for the night. So you get as much of it as you can, you stay up a little bit later just like when you were a kid and you entered into those complex bedtime negotiations, putting it all out on the line in the hopes of getting thirty more minutes."

If that ain't the story of life, then I don't know what is...

[DashRipRock]

Godspeed, my friend.

[weldo]

omfg...i shocked

[snowskilz]

Deeply saddened to hear this news. Anthony did a lot of good for colorado and yeti. he will be sorely missed

[lidarman]

This is very very sad news. Thoughts to his closest family and friends.

[Hollis]

oh no

[becadog73]

I am new to the Tribe and already know what a great loss this is for everyone. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

[Loudpawlz]

I'm floored.

++vibes for close friends and family. I can only imagine how much this hurts.

[J]

He was a good friend while I lived in Austin. Needless to say, a great loss for our community and an example of how to live life to the fullest.

[austin_bike]

He was a friend and a man I rode with many times in austin. He lived life to the fullest and shared with all. He will be missed.

[brado1]

My Condolences to his family & many friends

[CycleMainiac]

RIP SS

I did not know Anthony well, but for many years here in Austin. First through mtb racing, over 10 years ago. Usually it was just a brief meetings as I am way too slow to ride with him except on those rare occocations he would lead a no drop ride. I was fortunate to visit with A several times after he moved to CO. The first big MoJo Fruita trip he came and shared our campsite and rides. God Speed A.

[brianc]

My deepest condolences go out to His family, loved ones, and friends.

It was a true pleasure to have known Anthony and been privaliged to share a few road trips with him. His passion and outlook on life was inspirational.

Rest in Peace.

[Mr.P]

Anthony, you were a great and inspiring presence.

And you took *****in' pics!

We'll miss you...

http://www.anthonysloan.com/

[joltz]

A few shots of Anthony doing what he loved. Man he really inspired a lot of people. RIP

[~martini~]

whoa. A bit floored here, but one always is in cases like this.

All my best to friends and family. We all know he's now riding through one of his wonderful photographs.

Ride on!

[nOOby]

thoughts going out, dang.

[cooldaddy]

always been very inspired by his photography, and a very special trail dog...

[bike21]

Peace be with his family and friends. I never got to meet him, but always enjoyed his work & passion.

Sad to hear

[jodyams]

I am completely floored by this news.

I have a horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach.

I, like Cyclemaniac, did not know him well, but have known him for many years - probably about 7ish years. He was always so much fun to watch ride - it always seemed so effortless - as if he floated over the rocks and ledges. And yet really approachable - a group of us used to ride in the mornings at City Park, and I was always grateful for the patience he and the others showed toward me (I was the newbie girl in the group).

I always loved reading his blog and posts, and his pictures are just amazing. Truly a loss for us all. My thoughts go out to his family.

I'm really going to miss him.

[JimC.]

I never met Anthony, but his posts and photography were the best. I wish his family and friends condolonces; he clearly will be missed by the many whom he influenced with his zest for life.

Jim

[notaknob]

Nice riding with you. Sorry you're gone.

[MK_]

What a shock! I have naught to offer by my sympathy to all that were close to Anthony.

_MK

[hizzity]

Sorry to hear, always looked forward to a new post with the best pics. my best to his family.

[surfndav]

How sad, I made up my mind to buy my bike after meeting him at a demo here in AZ. I'm speechless.

[Noelg]

My heart is in my throat....

I had the pleasure of spending time with Anthony at the 2008 AZ Spring Fling and have loved following his blog since then and seeing his amazing photographs...

We lost a good one today and I am floored...

Don't know what else to say.

[surfndav]

Someone should compile all the photos he posted on MTBR and publish them in a book, giving the proceeds to his loved ones. I’d buy the first copy. Just a thought, I hope I'm not out of line.

[eokerholm]

His pictures, posts, stories, and inspiration will be sorely missed.
He was an amazing individual and photographer.

Godspeed, brother.

[cowdog]

This is one of those impossible, unimaginable things. I can't accept this yet. I didn't know him, but from everything I read of his posts here and on other forums he was one of those passionate people who exemplified the best of cycling, on the trail and off. Crap. Very sad day.

[ebxtreme]

Whaaat???? I don't know what to say other than my sincerest condolences to his friends and family. I only knew Anthony through this site, but his words and photography were sources of total inspiration to me.

EB

[Flooredsubaru]

Anthony,

Was a great rider, a great boss, and a really good friend.

I enjoyed our trips to Fruita, Titus in AZ, and Specialized in CA.

At the end of every ride where you kicked my ass, i knew you would have a great beer waiting for me at the trail head. I think it is the only way i made it though some of the rides.

I will miss you...

[EvenFlow]

RIP Anthony. He was incredibly inspirational.

[VaughnA]

Wow, I'm sitting here speechless. Anthony was a great member of the tribe. My condolences to his family and friends.

We'll miss you Anthony.

[Oregon]

Man! Anthony was good people. RIP.

[jparker164]

I spoke to Anthony on the phone on Tuesday about buying his bike. I had never spoke to him before, but off all the people on this site I admire his posts the most. I told him that and he was sincerely grateful. His photos from Cambodia were deeply touching in particular. I was REALLY looking forward to finally meeting him at the Bozeman Yeti demo, and now I never will.

[tomk96]

Wow. I always enjoyed his threads here. Best wishes to his friends and family.

[Eric B]

GODSPEED Anthony!

[flipnidaho]

RIP brother.... We'll always have a place for you here at Lucky Ada....

[T_E]

Thanks for all the pics. Rest in peace!

[El Salt]

Had never met Anthony like most here, but like most, I always enjoyed his posts and fantastic photography. Seems we still don't know the cause of his death, but we do know a love of his life - cycling.

[YuriB]

Sad news indeed. Ride on Anthony.

[u2metoo]

Peace be with you Anthony, and to his friends and family.

[Clay]

Here's a few memories I have of Anthony...

I had never met Anthony before I moved to Colorado, but I knew "of" him from my days in San Antonio. He had achieved sort of a revered status among a bike forum/community there. Before leaving on a trip to Denver to scout out the area, I PM'd Anthony and asked about meeting up for some rides. He took me up Chimney Gulch and down Apex and enchanted forest. I always think about that ride. It was a brisk morning in Golden and the newness of riding in the mountains made me giddy. The thought that those trails were going to be my home trails was really special and I was truly happy. I often search for that feeling when I ride, but I can't recreate it.

Later in the trip Anthony offered to take me on the Kenosha Pass to Breckenridge ride. It was only the two of us and after a 6-7 hour ride, I rode back with him in the car. We had never met before that trip and he was willing to share so much. On the return drive, my accelerator cable got stuck and we had no choice but to speed through fairplay. We were pulled over of course, but the marshall let us go when the car started throttling up on its own. We laughed and prayed that we would make it back to his trusty Xterra.

When I finally moved to Denver, I arrived a few days before New Year's. Anthony, true to the fashion that he demonstrated upon our meeting the previous Fall, offered for me to come over to his house for a small get together. It made me feel like I was home in a new place on what, otherwise, was surely to be a truly lonely night.

Anthony really inspired people. Of course no one is perfect in all things and to everybody, but the way he rode his bike, wrote his impressions and thoughts, took pictures, traveled, cooked, listened to music, read, etc. really made others try to emulate him and his ability to LIVE. I know I tried... That is something that is really special. He set a model that others aspired to learn from. To be an inspiration to others to help them find their passion certainly is a great way to live life.

I'll miss you Anthony. You're immortal in our thoughts and memories now.

[davis]

Anthony, I'm sorry that I never really met you. Thank you for sharing your incredible talents with all of us. May the perpetual light shine upon you.

[Dangeruss]

heart. is. broken...

[scorpionwoman]

Originally Posted by Dangeruss

heart. is. broken...

But it also overflows.
I just never imagined those silly strands of tinsel would outlive you, anthony. I will never take them down.

I hope all his closest friends can get through this and come out the other side with the knowledge that their lives were more special for having known Anthony Vail Sloan.

[Redmon]

I am sad beyond belief for someone I knew mostly through his words and pictures. He really inspired me to improve my photography but mostly he just inspired me to get out there and live life on my bike when ever I got the chance. We will all miss you Anthony.

Shawn

[banks]

So sad. RIP my friend.

[architectx]

What a tragedy. Never met him in person, but his photos and writings are one of the primary reasons I started riding again some 2.5 or 3 years ago. What a loss. Condolences to friends and family to be sure.

[Da Dook]

Oh no.
Shocked.

[nando]

We lost so much.

[p.doering]

I cannot rationalize this.

[Vhom]

Wow......this is just sad...

[grungePoodle]

I almost cried in the middle of my classroom when my friend told me today.

I had the privilege of Anthony's friendship starting back in 2001. I have always said Anthony was not of this world. He was beyond kindness had such a presence everywhere he went. I rode with him countless times in Austin and when he moved to Colorado he generously opened his home for me to come ride the mountains. He always came back on his Yeti road trips and other races across Texas. Always hugging me. He was an amazing person and I am so fortunate to have known him. So lucky to have hundreds of pictures that he took on my rides in Colorado.

May he ride the heavens forever. Saddened beyond words.

[Flyer]

Shocked at this....speechless.

R.I.P. Anthony!

[bingemtbr]

awe man....seriously, God,....I am so sorry to hear this...

[Tumbl_ina]

So sorry to hear this. It makes no sense at all.
My thoughts go out to his family and friends. I knew him only a little, but I can echo
the sentiments I see here. Anthony has touched so many people ; he knew how to live in the moment. Quite a gift.

[doodooboi]

This is such a hard thing to grasp.

May the heavens give you endless trails of fun and happiness.

[chuckred]

Must have been a great guy. Looks like he left a great legacy of memories. Condolences to his friends and family!

[marmite71]

Cycling just lost one of it's "real life" hero's
R.I.P Anthony

[Ethan F]

I never really met Anthony, maybe in passing at I-bike…
I never knew his background or persona
My co workers always spoke highly
I came upon Anthony’s web site only last week
His words and photos captured me
I never needed to meet Anthony
I feel like I’ve known him for a long time from his words and images
I will miss him

My deepest condolences to the Yeti crew and family

I feel in some way we are partners in-crime in our little Colorado bike world, life is just too short-

Take care all

[Black RONIN]

I've been reading this post over the past 15 minutes, and I still can't believe it. Man, this is just unreal. RIP Anthony. Thanks for giving us so much in exchange of just a few words, that many, like me, posted here in awe for all your incredible pictures. Be sure you took all of us in every jorney you had. Only now, this jorney you will have to follow up by yourself, no pics, no posts, but we all gonna get there one day too, and then we will ride along again.

[Impy]

Oh my. How sad, and what a loss for his family, for MTBR, for the world.

RIP anthonys

[fcrider]

I never met the man, but was awed by his photography and inspiring posts. He will be missed.

[TX_Shifter]

I am still shocked, sadden and weak in the knees about hearing this news earlier today on Mojo.
What a wonderful guy; He will be missed greatly!

[AZ Mikey]

Wow, shocking news indeed. I don't really know what to think or say at this point. I always enjoyed talking to Anthony when the demo rolled into town.

Anthony, you will be missed.

[toonces]

rip bro. nicest dude i ever did meet. ride on...

[ChrisJ]

Never met you Anthony. Just spent 15 minutes reading over this thread. Left one hell of a good impression on people that's good enough in my book. Great pics. Ride on in the singletrack upstairs brother. Condolences to your friends and family,

Chris

[KRob]

I am so, so terribly sad and sorry to hear this. Man that just can't be.

I only met him once, but like others, I feel like I knew him through his beautiful images and passionate and inspired words. It seems cliche' but he really seemed to live life to the fullest and always gave back more than he took. His trip report to the Cambodia orphanage remains one of the most touching experiences of my life.

My sincerest and heartfelt condolences to his family and those who were close to him.

You will be missed, anthony. Ride on.

You OK, Dave?

[Jessep]

I was looking forward to more rides with you this summer.. damn

[bajamtnbkr]

I'm so sad, right now, never met him but I always felt I knew him, an inspiration, a mentor, we lost an angel today. RIP Anthony

[AndyN]

Horrible news, and horrible loss.

Thoughts going out to family and friends.

[ABQDave]

God's speed. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends.

[Raja]

No!!!! I just saw him in Fruita at the Festival and was looking forward to more of his photo posts. I am very sad ot hear this. He was a great person and inspiration to all.

[tougeep3]

Well I guess I'm going for a long quiet ride this weekend..

Enjoy your endless singletrack Anthony..

[mtroy]

Oh.


That is very sad news. If there was any person I wanted to meet someday and say thanks for all the words and visons of life and riding, it was he.


My condolences to those that knew and loved him, including Grendel.


Sigh.

[Bula]

Tragic. The world is diminished. RIP.

[mtnbiker1973]

Godspeed brother. Like many, I didn't know Anthony. I was inspired by his words and his photos. The mtbr family has lost a good person. Condolences to the folks at Yeti and to his family. He will be missed by all.