Robson Gmoser

On March 10th Robson Eras Gmoser took an unexpected trip over the Great Divide. While guiding a ski touring trip he was caught and buried in an avalanche in the Selkirk mountains near Glacier National Park. Robson was given his name following his father's ascent of Mount Robson and was a true child of the mountains. He and his brother Conrad were raised in the Bow Valley by their parents, Hans and Margaret. Robson shared his father's passion for skiing and mountaineering which led him to pursue a career in guiding. Much like his father, Robson spent formative years in his twenties working and leading ski tours at Mount Assiniboine Lodge which, at that time, was managed by his aunt and uncle, Barb and Sepp Renner. Robson became an accomplished ski guide and was a tireless adventurer. His pursuits led him from one end of the planet to the other, but lately he had embarked on one of the greatest adventures of all, fatherhood. Robson's three year old son, Max, had become the focus of the many trips that he shared with his wife, Olivia.

Robson had a way of laughing his way through life. He will be missed by his family and the many, many friends that he collected all along the way.

An informal memorial was held for friends and family at Mount Norquay Lodge on March 27th from 4:30pm well into the evening.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides for the Robson Gmoser Mentorship Fund (please make cheques payable to ACMG, Box 8341, Canmore, AB, T1W 2V1.

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.