JoshK Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Please if anybody happens across any other info on this accident post it. I am looking and can't find anything. Is there a whatcom county SAR that could have info??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 The climber who was a good friend of mine is doing fine for the time being. I talked to him and he is in the hospital with several broken bones. They are keeping him overnight for several days due to some fractures in the bones in his back (but no spinal separations). His wife said they are expecting a full recovery, albeit after some healing time. Best of luck man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 When was this accident? Details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Send a PM to Doug of this board. He's in Skagit MR. He may know some details that he may be allowed to release. Or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrgo Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 You could try calling Bellingham Mountain Rescue Council 676-6681 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dberdinka Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Amazing how some rescues are so hyped they make primetime national news, while others take place in almost total obscurity. Regardless, knowing the details of climbing accidents that take place in our local hills is valuable to everyone who climbs. It would be much appreciated if a recount of the Shuksan accident could be told here. Darin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormfighter6 Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 July 4th weekend of 03 I was up on Shuksun and a neophite climber took a fall down the shute at the summit. The ironery was they had just gotten a ticket from a ranger 45 min earlier for staying in the wilderness area w/o a permit. He was lifted out w/ major injuries, non life threating. That never made the news. Was not dramatic enough, unlike the Rainier accident that was "story".Inka if you want the details of every investigated accident they are published every year you can buy the book for I think 20$ or so. Reading that book is a good way to learn what NOT to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllYouCanEat Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 I wish your friend luck Stefen. "GOOD LUCK MAN!" I hope everything turns out well for him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock-ice Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Amazing how some rescues are so hyped they make primetime national news, while others take place in almost total obscurity. Regardless, knowing the details of climbing accidents that take place in our local hills is valuable to everyone who climbs. It would be much appreciated if a recount of the Shuksan accident could be told here. Darin No harm meant but i think it had something to do with the fact that at least one of the climbers on rainier was from the east coast (maine i think). to a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 No harm meant but i think it had something to do with the fact that at least one of the climbers on rainier was from the east coast (maine i think). to a speedy recovery. To clarify: Both climbers were from the same town; Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 snafflehound posted info about the accident here http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/threadz/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/349018/page/0/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/all/fpart/1#Post352188 good to hear your friend is going to live . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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