Eagle River Outdoorsman Kenneth Huber Dies at 65

Aspen —Kenneth Wayne Huber died on September 23, 2026. He was 65.

The Vail Daily published the obituary, noting that Huber had lived in the Eagle River Valley for decades after moving from California at age 20. He was born on May 12, 1961, in Redondo Beach.

Huber’s life was defined by a relentless pursuit of the outdoors and a deep connection to his community. He started as a builder in Colorado, a career that eventually led him and his wife, Dagmar, to build their own home largely with their own hands. The Daily noted that the couple had shared more than 34 years of adventures, supporting each other’s individual passions while maintaining a life rich with family and friends.

The question is how a man who spent his youth surfing in California transitioned into the rugged terrain of the Western Slope. To hear him tell it, through the words of those who knew him, he simply embraced every season. Huber was an accomplished skier, a kayaker, and a hunter who fished local rivers and commercially in Alaska. He rode motorcycles and mountain bikes with his closest friends, packed horses into the wilderness, and spent countless evenings watching sunsets from mountain trails.

His diagnosis of cancer changed the rhythm of that life, but not its direction. Huber lived with the disease for 5.5 years. During that time, his wife Dagmar devoted herself to his care using thoughtful nutrition and holistic approaches. The obituary highlights that Huber thrived during this period, choosing positivity and gratitude even in the face of enormous challenges. He credited his survival and well-being to the compassionate team at Shaw Cancer Center and Vail Health, as well as the Eagle River Valley community he considered an extended family.

Huber was a devoted father to his dogs, cats, and horses. He was also a good friend to many, described by the Daily as someone who made everyone he met feel the love and adventure he embraced. His interests were boundless, ranging from attending music festivals to delivering newspapers on a bareback horse in his youth.

The community lost one of its most positive and grateful members. Huber’s life spanned from the California coast to the peaks of Eagle County, a journey that reflected his belief in the simple things that make life rich.

"Dagmar devoted herself to his care throughout the 5.5 years he lived with the disease," the Vail Daily wrote. "With extraordinary love and determination, she supported his well-being... Together on the cancer journey Kenny thrived for many years."