Bradley Harris Laskin

Bradley Harris Laskin, passionate skier, devoted father and husband, and friend to many passed away on September 30, 2015 from post-surgery complications. Born March 16, 1973 in Denver, Colorado, he and his twin brother, Kent, grew up with their mom, Susan Laskin, in their house in Aurora. The boys attended Polten Elementary School, followed by Prairie Middle School, where Brad cemented his lovable, but bad-boy reputation. Brad soon moved to Vail to live with his father Norman Laskin, a move that set the foundation for the rest of his life. After joining Ski Club Vail as a teenager, Brad's talents and passion for skiing began to shine, and he became one of the best skiers around. It was a reputation he'd keep all his life. Brad graduated from Battle Mountain High School in 1992, went on to attend Ft. Lewis College in Durango, then moved back to Vail to ski powder and work at his father's Vail Village staple, John Galt. Brad's first priority was always skiing (and maybe his malamute, Nicki). Nobody was more stoked on catching air and skiing fast than Brad. Whether it was spinning 720's on 223cm DH boards, or blasting off cliffs on (or off) Vail Mountain, Brad was a skier that was not afraid to send it. Brad's priorities began to shift slightly upon meeting Kellie Delia in 1996. Once he skied with Kellie, Brad realized what true love was and his pursuit of her began in earnest. Of course, the feeling was mutual; seeing Brad ski made Kellie think she had a keeper, if she could somehow keep up. Brad began his career in construction, which led the couple to Lake Tahoe in 2001. Kellie and Brad got engaged on September 21, 2001, and married on October 5, 2002 in the Berkshires. On July 8, 2006, Bradford Heath Laskin arrived, an event which moved the legendary tough guy to tears. "That's bullsh*t! I never cry," cried Brad. Brad and his family moved back home to Vail for the 2011/2012 season. The family set up shop in Eagle, where they made a happy home. Brad worked hard as a master trim carpenter and a talented custom furniture maker. Embracing fatherhood, Brad taught his boy to rip, to seek out air, and to be as pumped about skiing as he was. Passing along this level of passion is no easy task, but young Bradford was a natural, even joining his dad on powder day runs on the Minturn Mile. As news of Brad's death began to spread amongst friends, the devastating reality of his untimely passing was a shock to all whom new him. Thoughts and prayers for Kellie and Bradford came pouring in, and Kellie's strength helped everyone cope as she stated, "he drifted off to that big ski area in the sky, with no lift lines or snowboarders!" He's survived by son Bradford, wife Kellie, brother Kent, mother Susan, father Norman, and a legion of friends who loved him. There will be an F.A.C. in Brad's honor on Friday, October 9, at 5:30pm at Ford Park.