le mare mountain

Details... details... let's face facts folks. No ONE, not anyone of us can know what happened. There are only 3 souls who truly do know. And we can't ask them! We will NEVER know! We can surmise, discuss and speculate all we want. There are many theories, many possibilities. It is sad, heartbreakingly so. I pray for those guys, I pray for their family and friends. Some of which are reading this., all of this.Let's keep that in mind. Also: those who climb, do it for the joy, passion, thrill, challenge, adventure and sense of accomplishment. And fully understand that we could find ourselves under circumstances - that may cost a life- our life. You NEVER KNOW when something will happen! Maybe, just maybe when it happens to you or to me, we will be lucky enough to have thought that specific possible contingency and be as prepared as possible for the particular one we are dealt. Prepared enough to survive. Hindsight is always 20-20.. but living it in the moment is not always so. and when you factor in the extreme cold and 100mph wind, and confusion and white outs...well. These guys, as it appears, had a plan, they researched it, and packed for it, as they expected and hoped it would go down. By the notes and plans they left behind,they WERE prepared for a few possible contingencies.They had backup plans, therefore it stands to reason they had backup materials. Unfortunately fate or Nature delivered a deadly blow. So it doesn't really matter what my "theory" is about what happened, it doesn't matter if I'm correct or not, Nor if any of us "guess" correctly. What matters, simply is we have lost 3 brothers. Fellow climbers..who have family and friends that needed them in their lives. We Hope that all who love us also respect our passion for the sometimes "adventurous" or "dangerous" things we do, risks we take, that ultimately bring us joy and happiness. Personally I NEED to live on the edge or on some ledge, or side of a mountain in the far reaches of nature to be my happiest. I consider us fortunate that WE know what makes US happy. I accept the consequences of my choices and my actions. Rest in Peace James, Brian and Jerry. I pray the Angels embrace your loved ones with their wings of love and comfort as they did for you in your last moments. Le Mare _________________________ To be a success, is to be able to live your life in your own way.

My deepest condolences to the families. May all the angels watch over them and comfort them as they did for their lost loved ones on the mtn. Le Mare

and thanks for the welcome.. much appreciated... now my jingle bell and I are out the door! back later this eve..

c-a-n-t- l-o-o-k- a-w-a-y-... can't stop reading,, cant stop typing... must s t o p .... too late... i'm a goner!!... yes... definately mental masturbation... at it's finest.. ok.. well maybe not quite...

out of here as in , work!.. that thing i must do to live and play!

this could easily get addictive... i've got to finish my work, so I can get out of here...!

always! I'm a photographer, so yes, there are lots of pictures, 10s of thousands, only perhaps not quite what U R looking for. only a few of those around, and I keep a close eye on them.

No problem. I understand. I read more than I post, to learn as much as I can. knowledge is power, even if it can't save your life, at that moment...anyway

just reg. yesterday. I only post under le mare mtn. The only other screen name I have is dec justice, but on another website, not here. qtn answered?

You can, but why bother! Undies, Heavens no!! We climb naked out here!! Not cold enough for undies! Yes, Linville Gorge is nice. and we do have good bbq. Nice buns too!!! ha ha ha

yeah,, they're called the blue ridge mtns. also known for the appalachian trail.... obviously on a much smaller scale than the cascades.

Details... details... let's face facts folks. No ONE, not anyone of us can know what happened. There are only 3 souls who truly do know. And we can't ask them! We will NEVER know! We can surmise, discuss and speculate all we want. There are many theories, many possibilities. It is sad, heartbreakingly so. I pray for those guys, I pray for their family and friends. Some of which are reading this., all of this.Let's keep that in mind. Also: those who climb, do it for the joy, passion, thrill, challenge, adventure and sense of accomplishment. And fully understand that we could find ourselves under circumstances - that may cost a life- our life. You NEVER KNOW when something will happen! Maybe, just maybe when it happens to you or to me, we will be lucky enough to have thought that specific possible contingency and be as prepared as possible for the particular one we are dealt. Prepared enough to survive. Hindsight is always 20-20.. but living it in the moment is not always so. and when you factor in the extreme cold and 100mph wind, and confusion and white outs...well. These guys, as it appears, had a plan, they researched it, and packed for it, as they expected and hoped it would go down. By the notes and plans they left behind,they WERE prepared for a few possible contingencies.They had backup plans, therefore it stands to reason they had backup materials. Unfortunately fate or Nature delivered a deadly blow. So it doesn't really matter what my "theory" is about what happened, it doesn't matter if I'm correct or not, Nor if any of us "guess" correctly. What matters, simply is we have lost 3 brothers. Fellow climbers..who have family and friends that needed them in their lives. We Hope that all who love us also respect our passion for the sometimes "adventurous" or "dangerous" things we do, risks we take, that ultimately bring us joy and happiness. Personally I NEED to live on the edge or on some ledge, or side of a mountain in the far reaches of nature to be my happiest. I consider us fortunate that WE know what makes US happy. I accept the consequences of my choices and my actions. Rest in Peace James, Brian and Jerry. I pray the Angels embrace your loved ones with their wings of love and comfort as they did for you in your last moments. Le Mare