Robert Cocuzzo is an editor, journalist, and author of the critically acclaimed Tracking the Wild Coomba: The Life of Legendary Skier Doug Coombs. He is also the editor of Nantucket Magazine and has written for Outside, Town & Country, Departures, Luxury, and Boston Common. Rob and his wife, Jenny, live with their daughter in Arlington, Massachusetts. Visit him online at RobertCocuzzo.com.
A rich slice of ski history and culture as well as an intimate
glimpse into the life of a man who changed the sport forever. As
inspiring as it is tragic, Tracking the Wild Coomba is not only a
tribute to Coombs but also a guide to living well. As Coombs often
said, "You don't know if you don't go."--Kelley McMillan "Skiing
Magazine"
By traveling to the places that made Doug famous, Cocuzzo is able
to paint a remarkable portrait of the man. This beautiful narrative
achieves the original goal he set out to accomplish. I was
instantly engrossed by the story.--Jonathan Desabris "Teton Gravity
Research"
Doug Coombs was an inspiration to me and so many others on and off
the mountain. Now, here is an insightful look at the life of a
legend.--Jimmy Chin "National Geographic"
I found myself glued to this book for hours with my heart rate up a
few beats the entire time. Author Robert Cocuzzo's incredible
research combined with his own personal experience tells a story
that will leave you more inspired, educated, motivated and wanting
to be a little bit more like Doug Coombs.--Alex Knuuttunen
"SnowBrains"
The book is part biography, part first-person journey and follows
in the footsteps of Doug Coombs, the extraordinary skier who called
Jackson Hole home. If you've never heard the name it's an
insightful look into his life, and for those who did know him it's
a walk down memory lane.--Erik Dahlby "Jackson Hole News &
Guide"
Cocuzzo accurately captures the amazing Doug and Emily Coombs that
I knew [in the 1980s] and the myriad of Coombs ski stories.--Bruce
Tremper, author of Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain
Doug Coombs had a huge impact on my life; much of myoverall
approach to mountains comes from his example. I am so grateful
that, thanks to author Rob Cocuzzo, I now have the complete story
of what influenced one of my biggest heroes.--Jeremy Jones,
snowboarding pioneer
I am so pleased that Tracking the Wild Coomba exists to honor a
wonderful human being, Doug Coombs. I'm thrilled and moved by every
word of it. I only knew Doug briefly but what an indelible
impression he left.--Mark Obenhaus, director of STEEP
In Tracking the Wild Coomba, author Robert Cocuzzo doesn't just
profile the great Doug Coombs in remarkable detail, he takes us on
a journey through one of the most pivotal and influential time
periods in big mountain skiing. From Jackson Hole to Alaska, and
Montana to the Alps, Cocuzzo digs deep to introduce us to the
characters who, with Coombs as their fearless leader, left an
indelible imprint on skiing today.--Matt Hansen, Powder magazine
Editor-at-Large
The title of Rob Cocuzzo's exhilarating book on the extreme skier
Doug Coombs says it all: Like Peter Matthiessen's classic The Snow
Leopard, it's a personal tale of an inspired search for an exotic
creature. Despite the danger, thrill-seeking skiers were in very
good hands on guided tours with Coombs. You might say the same
about Cocuzzo's meticulous descent into the life of the 'Wild
Coomba.'--James Sullivan, author of Island Cup
Tracking the Wild Coomba affected me profoundly. I laughed, and I
cried. I was transported back to a special time--a time and a
person I will never forget. In my own career, I only want to create
imagery that evokes emotion. So I really appreciated Rob's effort,
and for all the emotion that Tracking the Wild Coomba evoked in
me.--Ace Kvale, photographer
Tracking the Wild Coomba is a thrilling read -- a re-tracing of the
sometimes terrifying tracks of a legendary skier. It's also a joy
to read, thanks to the beautiful writing of Rob Cocuzzo. His
admiration for Doug Coombs comes across in every page, as does his
enviable sense of adventure.--Jeremy Hobson, host of NPR's Here and
Now
You don't have to be a skier to fall under the spell of this
masterfully told tale of adventure, tragedy, and redemption. Rob
Cocuzzo's Tracking the Wild Coomba is a thrilling, unputdownable
read.--Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the Sea
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