Gerhard Gross, 39, lost his battle to stomach cancer yesterday and reactions throughout the snowboarding world have been swift and heartfelt. The former managing editor of TransWorld Snowboarding elevated snowboard journalism. He was a brilliant thinker and communicator yet equally deft in his snowboarding abilities—an intellectual and an athlete. TransWorld SNOWboarding posted this thoughtful tribute to Gross, acknowledging his impact on that outlet and throughout the snow sphere.