Sanctuaries in the Snow

The Eric Von DeGus Plaque (Aspen Mountain)

This plaque is attached to a tree trunk near the Silver Bell run on Aspen Mountain.  It states:  "ERIC VON DeGUS MEMORIAL JUMP 1983."

A photo of it is below.

This item is part of a Facebook photo album that covers various signs and plaques on Aspen Mountain (you do not need to have a Facebook account in order to view the album):  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.451981024873867.101778.100001859201674&type=1&l=9577c13e9e

Does anyone know who Eric was and why this was put up here?

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