On Monday, March 17th, Ron Gregg, founder and President of Outdoor Research, was killed in an avalanche skiing with friends in the Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park in the British Columbia Rockies.

Friends, Family, and Employees (Ron didn't differentiate), will sorely miss his stubborn, entrepreneurial, hard-headed/soft-hearted resoluteness.

An avid skier, mountaineer, kayaker, he was known to the public as the "Dr.OR" of the Seattle based companies Outdoor Research and Wild Roses. As Ron lived the outdoor adventure lifestyle, he knew and accepted the risks.

The management team will now implement an established succession plan to ensure the continued long term health and goals of the company.

If you knew Ron, you will understand our twisted love for him. We will miss his punny quips, dance moves, hugs, Gargoyles and "female repellent" hat. Have a Pepsi and a big piece of drippy chocolate cake... Ron will be smiling!

Information concerning services will be forthcoming.

Requests for information should be directed to 1-800-421-2421 #467.

— MountainZone.com Staff