The Ravinos
The Beginning: The Ravinos was an "organization" that was born on the mid west; however, they grew up in Vail, CO in the early 1970's.
These adrenalin seeking rebels, dawning cut-off jean jackets in motorcycle gang fashion, would huck their inverted carcasses off cliffs and kickers. The Ravinos started the freestyle revolution; they were some of the first extreme skiers ever known.
Ski resorts went as far as to take dynamite to cliffs
where the Ravinos held their famous St. Patrick's Day parties. Because of the Ravinos, Vail banned inverted jumping and the Ravinos from the mountain.
We are the skeletons in Vail's closet.
The Ravinos may have taken a 20 year break from the limelight, but we are still here. Even though some have left us, may they rest in peace; their memory lives on as a Ravino.
Rocky Mountain Chapter:
Bill Murdock -Sev Bonnie - Bob Hintz - John Faas aka Fossil Head - RPM (Robert P. Morris) - Chi Bear (Bobby) - Marty Baumgart - Jake Jacobsen - Weezel (Tony Aiello) - Curt Jessup - Buzz Schleper - Jay Jessup - Deano Ravino (Dean Simino) - Sleeper, Roller, Spinner, Screamer (Bruce Roland) - Cementhead (Bob Demerse) - Mike Woodsy Woods - Peter Kutnicki - Joe Rat Meat Pool - Bob Graf - The Fighting Butler Brothers (Johnny and Joey) - George Feinman - Murray (John Boehme) - Timmy Mcdougal -Plumber (Rick Plummer) - Doc (Doug Dochterman) - Jonesy (Steve Jones) - Bronts Bolo (Bob Beulieau) - Ruck (Don Ruck) - Bob Hartman - John Bob a.k.a. Bob Bitchin' - Chris Johannson - Arlan Moore - Phil Horsman - Marty Meyers - Rick Meyers - Jenny Meyers - Badu Lane - John to Blame Bane - Air Bear (Bruce Eves) - Chip Chicken Neck Ford - Steve Johnson - Randy Lipkey - Don Lampshade Lampson - Bill Weswick - Todd Carlstrom - Champagne Charlie a.k.a. Uncle Charlie (Charlie Donalson) - Red Bob (Bob Nelson) - Michael Waste - Matt Lindvall - Lin Leichtfuss - Stecky (Jim Steckbauer)
Southwest Chapter:
Grand Pooba (Rick Clark) - Pete Thompson - Chuck Prost - Rick Beck - Ross Gultz - Steve Villwock - Justin Schneider - Patrick Lil Wolfe Clark - Mark Clark - Ron Rodebush - Randy Derr
West Coast Chapter:
Jack Young - Lester Cadmus - Mark Cadmus - Rich Barnes - "Moke" - Melinda Daunis -Weird Harold (Steve Jackson) - Chin Dog (Larry Chenier) - Big Kid (Dennis Cleland) - Kinger (Jeff Kingston)
Today: Are the Ravinos just about skiing? Not today. Many sports have captured the attention of our riders. We crave any sport that challenges the norm. The Ravinos are for those who have the itch to ride, ride anything - skis, boards, bikes, snowmobiles, motorcycles...... People that wake up in the morning wanting, wanting more: wanting to go shred, wanting to huck themselves, wanting the freedom the outdoors provides. Ravinos live for the love of the sport, the adrenalin, and the addiction.
These adrenalin seeking rebels, dawning cut-off jean jackets in motorcycle gang fashion, would huck their inverted carcasses off cliffs and kickers. The Ravinos started the freestyle revolution; they were some of the first extreme skiers ever known.Ski resorts went as far as to take dynamite to cliffs
where the Ravinos held their famous St. Patrick's Day parties. Because of the Ravinos, Vail banned inverted jumping and the Ravinos from the mountain.
We are the skeletons in Vail's closet.
The Ravinos may have taken a 20 year break from the limelight, but we are still here. Even though some have left us, may they rest in peace; their memory lives on as a Ravino.
Members Past and Present:
Jeff Van Tassel - Founding Father
Midwest Chapter:
Mark and Penny Robinson - Lin Leichtfuss - Dagger (Mic Klosinski) - Steck (Jim Steckbauer) - Ty Robinson - Justin Lentz - Peter Limberg - WOW (Sam Fenton) - Bobby Smith - Wyatt Fritz - Smokes (Ryan Elliot) - George Miller - Jay Jessup - Mole (Joel Kallman) - Stephanie Carlson - Erin Watson - Tim Carmichael - Charlie Fenton - Shana Morefield
Rocky Mountain Chapter:
Bill Murdock -Sev Bonnie - Bob Hintz - John Faas aka Fossil Head - RPM (Robert P. Morris) - Chi Bear (Bobby) - Marty Baumgart - Jake Jacobsen - Weezel (Tony Aiello) - Curt Jessup - Buzz Schleper - Jay Jessup - Deano Ravino (Dean Simino) - Sleeper, Roller, Spinner, Screamer (Bruce Roland) - Cementhead (Bob Demerse) - Mike Woodsy Woods - Peter Kutnicki - Joe Rat Meat Pool - Bob Graf - The Fighting Butler Brothers (Johnny and Joey) - George Feinman - Murray (John Boehme) - Timmy Mcdougal -Plumber (Rick Plummer) - Doc (Doug Dochterman) - Jonesy (Steve Jones) - Bronts Bolo (Bob Beulieau) - Ruck (Don Ruck) - Bob Hartman - John Bob a.k.a. Bob Bitchin' - Chris Johannson - Arlan Moore - Phil Horsman - Marty Meyers - Rick Meyers - Jenny Meyers - Badu Lane - John to Blame Bane - Air Bear (Bruce Eves) - Chip Chicken Neck Ford - Steve Johnson - Randy Lipkey - Don Lampshade Lampson - Bill Weswick - Todd Carlstrom - Champagne Charlie a.k.a. Uncle Charlie (Charlie Donalson) - Red Bob (Bob Nelson) - Michael Waste - Matt Lindvall - Lin Leichtfuss - Stecky (Jim Steckbauer)
Southwest Chapter:
Grand Pooba (Rick Clark) - Pete Thompson - Chuck Prost - Rick Beck - Ross Gultz - Steve Villwock - Justin Schneider - Patrick Lil Wolfe Clark - Mark Clark - Ron Rodebush - Randy Derr
West Coast Chapter:
Jack Young - Lester Cadmus - Mark Cadmus - Rich Barnes - "Moke" - Melinda Daunis -Weird Harold (Steve Jackson) - Chin Dog (Larry Chenier) - Big Kid (Dennis Cleland) - Kinger (Jeff Kingston)
Today: Are the Ravinos just about skiing? Not today. Many sports have captured the attention of our riders. We crave any sport that challenges the norm. The Ravinos are for those who have the itch to ride, ride anything - skis, boards, bikes, snowmobiles, motorcycles...... People that wake up in the morning wanting, wanting more: wanting to go shred, wanting to huck themselves, wanting the freedom the outdoors provides. Ravinos live for the love of the sport, the adrenalin, and the addiction.
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