Kissing Bridge Ski Patrol

This loss of a ski patroller hits especially hard for those of us who dedicate our time and hearts to taking care of others. Last night, we lost a dear friend, Simon Lissner, a man who truly embodied everything good about the Kissing Bridge Ski Patrol.

 

Simon seemed to work just about every shift, and those of us lucky enough to share a shift with him knew him as an exceptional patroller and a friend everyone could count on. Whether he was opening or closing the mountain, swapping sleds, caring for a patient, stepping up for an extra shift, or simply sharing a quiet moment on the lift to help us decompress, he was always there. (And, of course, he always made sure the Bills game was on.)

 

Simon never hesitated to put in the extra effort, doing so quietly, with a smile on his face, and without complaint. He made everyone around him better, and he was the kind of friend you were grateful to have beside you during a long night.

 

His final act in this world was giving of himself to protect his family, the ultimate reflection of the man and patroller he always was.

 

Rest easy, Simon. May you find endless powder days and short lift lines. Heaven gained one hell of a patroller today.​​

 

In lieu of donating to the Kissing Bridge Ski Patrol, we ask that all donations support the Lissner family as they navigate this unimaginable time. Please use the link below for the Lissner Family gofundme.