111 Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 (edited) A close friend of mine, Katie T. died on three finger jack Yesterday after a slip on gravel on one of the descent ridges and thena fall into a gully. I was wondering if there was a place where the rescue services post notices of things like this. Was anyone on the rescue who could tell me more? I am just thankful she went out doing what she loved instead of something like a car accident. RIP Katie. news article Edited July 24, 2005 by 111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemoreJugs Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 (edited) I'm glad you are celebrating her death! Easy for me to say, hard for you to do. Keep her memory alive in your soul and keep celebrating the times that you were blessed to share. She is fortunate to die in such a way. Here's to Katie Edited July 25, 2005 by SemoreJugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokey Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 I'm from Washington, but the Sheriff's office is always in charge of SAR operations. I looked up the county SAR team but their page is way out of date: http://www.co.linn.or.us/Sheriff/SAR/LCSOsar.BaseCamp.htm I would contact the person below as he is the Linn County Search and Rescue Coordinator. He could get you the names of the agencies who responded to the accident. LINN Lieutenant Will McAnulty Linn County Sheriff's Office P. O. Box 100 Albany, OR 97321 Office: 541 917 6683 wmcanulty@le.linn.or.us The mountain rescue community sends its regards, Tod Lokey Tacoma Mountain Rescue Communications Chair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Sorry for thread drift but I was wondering... Was Katie a member of the OSU climbing club? Or was this a OSU climbing club outing? RIP Katie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trad_guy Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 It is sad to hear of another death on this local peak. Read more about the objective dangers of Three Finger Jack: http://www.traditionalmountaineering.org/Report_Jack_FatalSlip.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
111 Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 She was at one time a member of OSU Mountain Club but she graduated last year and hasn't been very active in the club. Her climbing partners were just 2 close friends from school. The trip wasn't associated with Mountain CLub. She was actually just in the beginning stages of joining one of the mountain rescue organizations in Oregon. She was fully competent for that mountain's difficulty from my perspective. Shit just happens. Lets take this as a lesson on not letting our guard down until completely past the exposed sections of a climb or descent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickers Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I saw Katie that afternoon just below the summit block chimney. As far as "she went out doing what she loved." You're right! It was an incredibly beautiful sunny day on 3FJ, one that climbers envision… sun on your face and endless peaks draped with blue. The following information came from an acquaintance in the Mazama group that was above Katie's climbing party. You may be aware of the situation at this point, but apparently the accident occurred just below the base of "The Crawl" possibly at a part of the trail commonly known as "Cliffhanger trail". Our climbing party was lower down the ridge of 3FJ at time of the accident. We were all unaware of the accident until we reached the trailhead. I hope I was helpful. My condolences to the family and friends. For further information on the accident you may also try contacting - Sisters Ranger District PO Box 248 Sisters, OR 97759 541-549-2111 Detroit Ranger District HC-73, Box 320 Mill City, OR 97360 503-854-3366 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodyfingers Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Katie was a good friend of mine also, though I never had a chance to climb with her. If anybody who knew her has any stories or kind words they would like to share, I would be happy to pass them on to her friends and family. Please keep Katie and her family in your thoughts during this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illini Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Sorry for thread drift but I was wondering... Was Katie a member of the OSU climbing club? NOLSe, I know that you have meet her before, at least at pint night at bombs away. She was also a TA in Gen Chem at OSU. Several people there have asked me about her. Katie was a remarkable woman and I was shocked to learn about this accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmonroe Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 a memorial service for Katie T. will be held on Saturday at 2pm Hillboro Presbyterian Church, 172 NE 32 AVE Hillsboro, OR 97124 The web address is www.hillsboropres.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 RIP Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmonroe Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 The memorial service at the Hillboro Presbyterian Church is no longer happening. I am not sure where the memorial service will be. If I hear anything I'll post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
111 Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 The memorial for Katie will be Thursday 11am at Nash. There will be a tree planted in her memory and a reception in the Pernot Library in Nash Hall. Katie’s parents will be there. Also Katie’s family is planning a memorial at their home in Hillsboro Saturday at 2pm. The memorial is very informal so T-Shirts and shorts are fine." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jport Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Having been on the mountain the day of the accident (our group left "the crawl" area mere minutes before Katie's fall), I've been sobered by how unfortunate all of this has been. It's really put things into perspective: climbing can be dangerous no matter your skill level and objective hazards do exist. We all understand those risks, accept them, and, therefore, reach such lofty places that inspire us. Our bonds with each other and the environment are strengthened by what we learn on the trail and in the mountains. I did not know Katie, but I gather that she had a deep respect for the mountains and was a good friend. It sounds like she was an amazing person. Bless her soul. I saw Katie and her group at the alcove before the final pitch to the summit. I distinctly remember how everyone up there seemed to be having a great time- glorious weather, joking, and laughter. Indeed, it was a beautiful day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Thanks for all the fun times Katie, we miss you. There are some inaccuracies in the media. For an essentially definitive report of what happened, you can go to: http://www.i-world.net/oma/news/accidents/2005-07-23-3fj.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
111 Posted July 30, 2005 Author Share Posted July 30, 2005 Thanks Iain, and you have my most sincere condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeller Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 That second photo, taken from where the fall happened sent a chill through me... I've traipsed across the top of stuff with a view like that and been thinking "Man, I wouldn't want to slip and fall here." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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