Tracking the Wild Coomba

Tracking the Wild Coomba recounts the life of Doug Coombs, an legendary extreme skier renowned for pioneering daring descents around the world, from the peaks of the Teton mountains to Antarctica and Kyrgyzstan. The biography explores his journey from childhood in New England to becoming a major figure in big-mountain skiing, highlighting his remarkable skill and adventurous spirit. Coombs's story is also shaped by a life-changing injury at age 16, which contributed to his extraordinary approach to skiing and his enduring legacy, culminating in a tragic death during a rescue mission.