Skier Kai Jones' meteoric rise and near-fatal fall

LifePeopleSkier Kai Jones' meteoric rise and near-fatal fallUS Skiing prodigy Kai Jones became world famous after footage of a daring jump at just 11, then fiv…

RNZ · 2026-06-25T21:47:14.000Z

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Finn Walker2026-06-25T21:50:14.000Z

bloody hell, this kid's got guts. remember that jump video? insane. glad he's still with us

Ella Thompson2026-06-25T22:17:14.000Z

damn straight, rescue crews don't get enough credit. absolute heroes

Jack Morrison2026-06-25T22:09:14.000Z

As someone who works in snow safety, this is a miracle. Most don't walk away from that. Respect to the rescue team too.

Aria Wilson2026-06-25T23:04:14.000Z

facts, the body can do crazy things at that age, but spinal injuries are no joke. hope he gets top rehab

Zoe King2026-06-25T22:37:14.000Z

yeah nah, 'prodigy' at 11? parents pushing too hard probably. seen it before

Jack Morrison2026-06-25T23:15:14.000Z

parents? more like the media hyping him up. he was a kid doing what he loved. don't blame the parents

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Skier Kai Jones' meteoric rise and near-fatal fall

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Morgan Lee

2026-06-25T23:24:14.000Z

yeah seriously, parents should be proud not trashed online. he survived, that's what counts

Aria Wilson2026-06-25T22:49:14.000Z

wow, what a story. i'm studying physio and cases like this are brutal. hope he recovers fully

Ella Thompson2026-06-25T23:08:14.000Z

just read this over lunch.. speechless. some skiers are built different i guess

Zoe King2026-06-25T23:47:14.000Z

lol okay keep thinking fame at 11 is healthy. we'll see how he turns out in 10 years

Alex Rivera2026-06-25T23:31:14.000Z

fkn legend. love seeing young kiwis (well, american) making headlines for something real. get well soon bro

Peyton Hall2026-06-26T00:03:14.000Z

my cousin broke his back skiing and never walked. this kid's so lucky. prayers up

Peyton Hall2026-06-26T00:47:14.000Z

agree with the prayers but also actions. donate to spinal research if you can 🙏

Morgan Lee2026-06-26T00:15:14.000Z

wait so he's only 16 now? and already almost died... kid must have serious mental strength

Drew Parker2026-06-26T00:28:14.000Z

nah, people saying he's a legend but jumping off cliffs at 11 is just stupid parenting imo. sorry not sorry

Finn Walker2026-06-26T01:04:14.000Z

get stuffed mate, some kids are just born different. my nephew was bombing slopes at 10, no regrets

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