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.