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Fourteen years ago today, my half-brother Martin was killed in an avalanche in the mountains near my now home of Salt Lake City, Utah. Martin was my first mountain mentor, he taught me how to climb, how to ski steeps, backpack and fostered my love of the outdoors. He opened my mind to what was possible and believed in me, and I'm forever grateful for his influence. ##It took me a long time to overcome my fear of avalanches. It's part of the reason I spend so much time training my own technical skills while encouraging others to take the time to learn mountaineering and snow safety skills before heading out into the backcountry. ##I choose this picture to post because I think Martin and Liz and all my friends who have perished in the mountains would like it. They would be stoked that I carry on doing what I love and living life to the fullest. Life is precious, do what you love. Live like Liz, Martin, Andreas, JP, Jamie, Billy, A-Rob, Kipp and Sarah and the countless other inspiring friends who left us too soon. #livelikeliz @brodyleven
