Jill Kinmont Boothe

In early 1955, she was the reigning national champion in the slalom, and a top prospect for a medal at the 1956 Winter Olympics, a year away.

At age 18, Kinmont competed in the giant slalom at the prestigious Snow Cup in Alta, Utah, on January 30, 1955.

[6] Kinmont was engaged to ski racer and "daredevil" Dick Buek (1929–1957) at the time of his death, according to her autobiography.

The cause of death was not released, and a report that Boothe died of complications related to surgery was not confirmed by the coroner.

[13] She lived 57 years past her paralyzing ski accident and is buried in the East Line Street Cemetery in Bishop.