Erik Roner – Gone, but never forgotten

It has been a week since the tragic death of Erik Roner: husband, father and beloved member of the Nitro Circus and action sports family.

The tragic accident occurred at the opening ceremony of the 4th Annual Squaw Valley Institute Celebrity Golf Classic in Squaw Valley, California. Roner was the third member of a three-man parachute team to jump and, according to witnesses, was off the drop zone target on descent and hit a large tree. He was then transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Erik was world-renowned for his antics and loveable personality in Nitro Circus media and live shows across the globe. He was also one of the world’s leading ski-BASE jumpers, jumping from iconic locations around the world.

Above all else, Erik was a caring, generous and wonderful person – a loving husband and father to two beautiful children.

Travis Pastrana said, “Erik was an amazing person who made everyone and everything around him better. His smile, laughter and personality will be missed by everyone at Nitro Circus. Most importantly he has a beautiful wife and amazing kids that will miss him dearly. He is gone… But will never be forgotten.”

From the entire Nitro family, all of our love and prayers go out to Annika, Oskar, Kasper and all Erik’s family and friends. We are all going to miss you so much, Erik, our dear friend.

The Nitro Circus family has been overwhelmed by your tributes and your messages of love for Erik Roner. A fund has been set up to support his family at the link below. We have worked with this foundation before and can confirm that all proceeds will go directly to his family.