A fellow snowboarder from Tahoe, Danny Toumarkine suffered a traumatic brain injury last week while filming in Montana. He hit a tree and wasn't wearing a helmet. Danny has been in and out of surgeries since January 3 when the accident happened. Below is an excerpt from Danny's friend Moss Halladay, who was with Danny at the time. Whether you know Danny or not, feel free to post thoughts and prayers on the site: dannyisthebomb.com. Please be safe out there and show some love for another one of our own. Get well soon Danny! —TS

January 10th, 2011

For reasons unknown, I as well as many people was faced with a situation that is beyond severe. What has happened to my friend Danny is tragic, devastating , and there is no way to get away around that. 7 days ago my life and perspective on life was changed. For me this trip was a struggle to begin with, I had an incredibly bad feeling a week before I left. I talked to friends about it and of course I figured it was related to Tahoe and the large amount of snow we have been getting. Being an optimistic person and a person of my word I decided to push away my feelings and continue on with the trip no matter what was inside me. When it came down to it I just wanted to be with my friends.

Fast forward to Jan 3, 2011, a nice bluebird day, everyone was stoked to ride and just have fun. Most people have not been to Teton Pass but it has a fun homey atmosphere. By this time the feeling I felt the week prior was pushed away and I was just stoked to be with all my friends. When it comes down to it if you don’t have friends you don’t have anything. To me my friends are my family.

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