Fromage Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 From this morning's PI. Details are unclear from the story, but it definitely mentions ice climbing. Both folks involved worked at Crystal. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/394393_avalanche01.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) I heard this on the radio when I first woke up. I instantly knew what happened. A long time ago some events occurred that make this news a poor start to the year. I really feel sorry for the friends and relatives of the woman. I know those waterfalls well. Edited January 1, 2009 by Feck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticNacho Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 What do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowell_Skoog Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I vaguely remember a fatality on the waterfall near Camp Sheppard in the 1980s. One or two young climbers were killed by falling ice as I recall. I don't remember details. This is a very sad event. I'll be watching the news reports to learn more. My thoughts go out to the family and friends of the victim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 In the early 80s two climbers were climbing the falls above Camp Sheppard. There had been a long freeze and thus lots of ice. The two had climbed ice on the far side of the river. They new the weather was going to change for the warmer, but they thought they'd get in one more climb. At the falls they roped up and one started to lead. 10' up a huge chunk of ice broke from above. They both were hit by huge chunks of ice. One survived with broken bones and managed to stagger down to Camp where he met campers. He was a mess and told the camp folks that his friend needed to be rescued. Rescue personnel got to the climber at the falls but could not keep him alive. That was at this time of year in 83/84. This latest event is very similar to the one 25 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Anyone have any more news on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 DH, Read here for another article: From KOMO news: http://www.komonews.com/news/36957019.html Read the list of comments following this story. It's the same old tired "They should have to pay for their rescue" bullshit from the Barca-Lounger set again. When will the Great Unwashed ever get it? The last comment, from a jennjohnson167, makes reference to the deceased being a high school friend. At the risk of being insensitive, the name of the deceased is Megan (no last name given). Being as how she was a Puget Sound native and an employee at Crystal Mtn, I am sure that there are some on this board that know her, and I extend my sympathy toward you all. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends, and that her partner is someday able to come to grips with this sad event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figger_Eight Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowell_Skoog Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 The victim's full name was Megan Kinsalla (or Kinsella), according to this story: http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_010109WAB_ice_climbing_fatal_KC.2b3db194.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 My condolences to the family, her partner, and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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