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Australian Snowboarder Luke ‘The Dingo’ Trembath Dies at 38 – Tributes Pour in for the Action Sports Icon

Luke "The Dingo" Trembath arrives at the 2nd Annual Mammoth Film Festival on February 10, 2019 in Mammoth, California

Australian snowboarder Luke “The Dingo” Trembath has passed away at the age of 38. Monster Energy, which produced Trembath’s UNLEASHED podcast, announced his death on social media on February 28. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.

Trembath first gained national recognition as a snowboarder in Australia at just 13 years old, having started competitive snowboarding at the age of 9. At 14, he relocated to the United States with his mother, settling first in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, before moving to Mammoth Lakes, California. Originally from Mount Martha, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, he credited his mother for making sacrifices so he could train with the U.S. team.

By the time he was 17, Trembath had turned professional and co-founded Grenade Gloves, a brand specializing in snowboard gloves. In 2008, he gained further recognition starring alongside two-time Olympic silver medalist Danny Kass in the Fuel TV series The Adventures of Danny and the Dingo.

Beyond snowboarding, Trembath was passionate about guiding the next generation. In 2018, he co-founded Find Your Grind, an organization dedicated to helping students explore career paths and prepare for the future. He explained in a 2020 Authority Magazine interview that he wanted to help young people discover their passions and connect with opportunities that align with their interests.

Along with Kass and former UFC ring girl Brittney Palmer, Trembath also co-hosted the UNLEASHED podcast for Monster Energy. Following the news of his passing, Palmer shared her heartbreak on Instagram, writing, “A loss for words 💔. I can’t believe this.”

Tributes from the Action Sports Community

Luke "the Dingo" Trembath attends NASCAR's Busch Light Clash at Los Angeles Coliseum on February 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

The action sports world has been mourning Trembath’s sudden loss, with tributes pouring in from athletes and friends.

Monster Energy released a statement honoring him:
“Our Monster family is heartbroken today, and we honor the legendary Luke ‘The Dingo’ Trembath. His unparalleled passion and energy were infectious, lighting up everything he touched. We’ll forever remember his iconic laugh, his love for racing suits, and his genuine ability to connect with everyone he met. Here’s to you, Dingo. You’ll be deeply missed and forever remembered.”

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk also shared his condolences:
“Words cannot describe the joy this guy brought to every gathering. His laughter was magically contagious, and he revered our culture because he was shaped by it. Thank you, Dingo, for being The Great Connector in our fragmented world. We were lucky to have you. The void you leave behind cannot be filled. 💔”

Other notable figures paid tribute, including:

  • Jaie Toohey: “Lost for words 💔. Dingo, you were truly one of a kind. One of the most incredible people I’ve ever met with the biggest heart. Along with the millions of other people you made a massive impact on along the way. I love you, brother. Rest in peace 🙏🏻.”
  • Kurt Busch: “RIP my good friend Luke. Your smile and energy will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to your family. I’ll race in Australia with your Aussie Dingo spirit sitting shotgun.”
  • TJ Lavin: “Some really bad news about the nicest guy in our little world of action sports. Every single time I hear a friend is gone, it’s devastating and so damn hard. Miss you, man…”

Trembath’s impact on snowboarding, action sports, and youth mentorship will not be forgotten. His passion, energy, and ability to bring people together left an undeniable mark on those who knew him.