Everett Mountaineer killed on Lewis Peak

[Shastaman]

Sorry to see this in the Everett Herald today.

http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/06/05/20/100loc_b2hiker001.cfm

Larry was a great mountaineer who gave a tremendous amount to the club. As a fellow Everett Mountaineer, I am saddened and stunned by this accident. The side of Lewis Peak is one long slippery slope.

[knotzen]

This was tragic news; I heard yesterday.

 

Larry is just one of those people you wouldn't expect this to happen to. He was enormously generous with his time in volunteering is so many aspects of the Mountaineers. Always had a huge smile.

 

I just saw him, less than two weeks ago, and he was thrilled at finally being retired, and having friends to go on mid-week scrambles with.

 

And his wife Sandra is a dear person. They found each other late in life, and had so much to look forward to, together.

 

I wish I could send him a message that he is loved and will be missed.

 

As an anecdote, Larry has been an inspiration to me the last few years. I'm turning 40 very shortly, and he climbed Denali in his mid-50s. I would look at him and figure, heck, I've at least got another decade of high living left.

 

[b00]

there is now a memorial website for larry ingalls:

http://www.ourfriendlarry.net

please share your pictures and thoughts.

 

 

Edited May 30, 2006 by b00

[CircleOfWillis]

Larry - big smile guy, caring, passionate alpinist, dedicated, a great man.

 

"The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it." - William James

 

Larry, you left a permanent imprint in the hearts of many. You are loved and will be greatly missed by us.

[Toast]

Yes, very sad. Larry gave tirelessly to the club and inspired others to do so. He was a monster on the mountain and could move fast. My condolences to Sandra and support to his two climbing partners and the entire Everett family who are hurting in the wake of this incident. The light of one of our candles just went out