Jill Kinmont Booth died Feb 9, 2012

[Sleuthster]

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/11/s...er-side-of-the-mountain-skier-dies-at-75.html

She was the inspiration for the film "The Other Side of the Mountain" and a hero of mine. Just found out today. Didnt see a thread for her so I thought I'd make one anyways if anyone wants to discus her.

 

[redheadedgal]

i can't believe this wasn't publicized more than it was... she died a few days before WH (so it's not like WH's death should've overshadowed hers), yet this is the first i've heard of it too. thanks for the thread, sleuthster.

what an amazing woman!! she turned horrible sour lemons into sweet tasty lemonade -- unlike WH who did the exact opposite...

RIP jill

 

[Kimster]

I was surprised to see this thread! I was acquainted with her at the time when the movie was released and knew a few of the people portrayed in the film. My mom was in the same class in high school as her brother.

Rest in Peace, Jill! :rose:

 

[LinasK]

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/11/s...er-side-of-the-mountain-skier-dies-at-75.html

She was the inspiration for the film "The Other Side of the Mountain" and a hero of mine. Just found out today. Didnt see a thread for her so I thought I'd make one anyways if anyone wants to discus her.

I loved that movie! I remember seeing it with my mom and I cried afterward, so sad!

 

[Sleuthster]

I had joined her fb group last year. Im bad about reading updates on the group so I just found out today. She was a great inspiration for many. I was reading her bio one time and in the movie she went and taught at a reservation. I read that she did that for sometime but then she ended up in Beverly Hills teaching special ed children. She was a giver.