Ski In Peace, Elliot Shuster

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Last Thurday we lost another one with roots deep in the Minnesota ski industry. At the young age of 18 Elliot passed away, and left behind a legacy that will live forever. Those of you who rode Hyland Hills frequently probably ran into him at some point in time, and had the chance to listen to his knowledge and be embraced by his warm smile. I'm so very blessed to not only call him my cousin, but also my dear friend. He's shreddin with the big guy in the sky now. Toss a front 4 next time you get a chance, that was his favorite trick. Ski in Peace, El. I'll see ya when I see ya.

http://m.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/90423/?fullname=elliot-kent-shuster
 
Vibes to his family and anyone that knew him. I have never met him but after seeing what people have said about him I wish I had. S.I.P.
 
What a great guy. I visited Hyland for the first time with my buddy in late February of this year, and we ran into Elliot and hit it off really well. He skied with us for that day, and we talked for hours in the shack just about everything. One of the nicest, thought provoking guys. So sorry to anyone else who knew Elliot. Here is a picture we took at Hyland on March 1st, 2015.

Again, he was a great guy, with a great smile.

RIP, SIP.

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SIP. Elliot was hands down the most energetic and welcoming skier I've ever met, not to mention an absolute genius. Made me feel welcome even when I was just starting out back in the day. Elliot made people he hadn't even met before feel like they had been friends since day one. So glad I was able to see him and film a little at the tail end of this season! Elliot will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Best wishes to the entire Shuster family and friends.

Here's one of Elliot's signature front 4s I found on my hard drive!

[video]https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/775815.0/Elliot-Shuster-Front-4?s=184731[/video]

**This post was edited on Jul 14th 2015 at 1:32:31pm
 
Ski in Peace, Elliot. You're in my prayers Seth and all my Hyland boys back home!
 
He taught me how to do a handdrag 5 way back in the day. He was super stoked on everything and he will be greatly missed. RIP Elliot
 
Captured him perfectly through this post Seth. I was lucky enough to get some seasons in where I got to ski with him and a warm smile captures him perfectly. Even on those negative 20 degree nights he was smiling and shredding. I got a front 4 for you soon Elliot, S.I.P
 
Aw man, I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a great dude. +Vibes, SIP Elliot!
 
13460571:.HERO said:
What a great guy. I visited Hyland for the first time with my buddy in late February of this year, and we ran into Elliot and hit it off really well. He skied with us for that day, and we talked for hours in the shack just about everything. One of the nicest, thought provoking guys. So sorry to anyone else who knew Elliot. Here is a picture we took at Hyland on March 1st, 2015.

Again, he was a great guy, with a great smile.

RIP, SIP.

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Elliot was one of the guys that could change your view on life in just a few minutes talking, he dropped so much knowledge on me I remember wanting to record our conversation because I wanted to remember everything he said. He was truly a guy that I would love to ski with again, SIP

PS: what happened?
 
I remember the first time I met Elliot he had just got new skis and he kept saying how much he loved them to Zach and I. I wish I could've known him more than I did. I also remember how happy he was and that he always was smiling. Heaven gains another one.

S.I.P.
 
So bummed to hear about this!! Im going to miss hanging out and shredding with this dude! Until next time! SIP Homie!!
 
Elliot was an amazing person and will never be forgotten. He always had a great time skiing and made everyone around him have fun and feel welcome. He was also incredibly smart and I'll never forget his profound words in the Hyland chalet. Thinking of you and your family Seth.
 
really sorry to hear about your loss and the loss of another ski brother. i know how it feels. SKI IN PEACE Elliot. sending positive vibes your way
 
He sounds like he was a great guy, I wish I could have met him. I hope he meets JP up there, it seems like they would get along great. SIP
 
Thanks seth so much for creating this thread.

And thanks to everyone who took time out of there day to giver there condolenses

S.I.P. big brother thanks for being my favorite person ever and giving me so much advice and joy
 
13526751:zachshuster said:
Thanks seth so much for creating this thread.

And thanks to everyone who took time out of there day to giver there condolenses

S.I.P. big brother thanks for being my favorite person ever and giving me so much advice and joy
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Still sending vines Zach. Ur bro was a real citizen and wish there could be more people like him in the world. Ill see you at Nybora, maybe John Deglau could come down for a few days to ski
 
13526751:zachshuster said:
Thanks seth so much for creating this thread.

And thanks to everyone who took time out of there day to giver there condolenses

S.I.P. big brother thanks for being my favorite person ever and giving me so much advice and joy
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RIP. Thank you for thanking us.
 
13767391:zachshuster said:
It was suicide
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I hate seeing this. Sad. I hope that at some point we ditch the stigmas attached to mental health and make it easier for people to get help/have more accessible options.

Sad to hear though. Shred in peace
 
Damn just saw this. Only had one interaction with him and it definitely was along the lines of everything everyone else said. Was trying to learn fives on one of hylands small park jumps a few years back and slid out on some signature hyland ice right on an already badly bruised hip. Elliot skied up to check on me and I said I was fine but I was obviously hurting, he then stayed with me while I was sitting in the snow for a couple minutes and came inside with me along with another very stoked hyland human being whose name I can't remember but he's the little dude who kills it in the park and is always similarly as stoked as elliot was and smiling and chatting it up on the rope with randoms. Anyways they came in with me and we shot the shit for a while and they kept me company and kept asking if I was sure I was alright. I felt bad and kept telling them they should go ski but they hung out until I was ready to go get a few more laps in. That'll always stick with me because it was right after my grandma died and I was in a pretty shitty place and both elliot and the little dudes attitudes really inspired me and helped me see that there were still good things and good people out there.
 
13767699:foolmetwice said:
Damn just saw this. Only had one interaction with him and it definitely was along the lines of everything everyone else said. Was trying to learn fives on one of hylands small park jumps a few years back and slid out on some signature hyland ice right on an already badly bruised hip. Elliot skied up to check on me and I said I was fine but I was obviously hurting, he then stayed with me while I was sitting in the snow for a couple minutes and came inside with me along with another very stoked hyland human being whose name I can't remember but he's the little dude who kills it in the park and is always similarly as stoked as elliot was and smiling and chatting it up on the rope with randoms. Anyways they came in with me and we shot the shit for a while and they kept me company and kept asking if I was sure I was alright. I felt bad and kept telling them they should go ski but they hung out until I was ready to go get a few more laps in. That'll always stick with me because it was right after my grandma died and I was in a pretty shitty place and both elliot and the little dudes attitudes really inspired me and helped me see that there were still good things and good people out there.
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Thats awesome and I bet that little dude was me haha
 
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