Another legend passes on...

[Raindawg]

Just a couple of days ago I was informed that Northwest mountaineering legend and endurance athlete, Jarl Secher-Jensen, passed away on April 10th at age 79 (after having suffered a severe stroke a few months before). Those who were lucky enough to know Jarl admired his gentle manner and his amazing strength.

I first met him up at Camp Muir when someone pointed out a "wildman" skiing down the Cowlitz Glacier from the base of Gibralter Rock on Rainier. He often climbed solo but I was lucky to spend some time with him on Rainier and on Denali and he and his wife, Dee, became good family friends.

Jarl was one of the physically most tough guys I've ever known. He was frequently seen on his bike during the winter, wearing nothing more than a pair of red gym shorts,returning from a 100 mile ride, or a several mile lake swim....or a very long run. And he was one heck of a skier. He would often park his camper at a ski area for a few days and hike to the top of the runs rather than purchasing a lift ticket which would deny him the exercize.

He was a fine fellow, and it was an honor to be his friend.

 

[kukuzka1]

nice tribute-rip jensen

Edited May 7, 2010 by kukuzka1

[genepires]

a very good life.

[JBC]

Thanks for the post Raindawg. Jarl was a kind, modest gentleman. I had the pleasure and opportunity of cycling with him a couple of times. He would often take off and do epic rides on a seeming whim. He once wanted me to go on a little hike with him, unfortunately (or maybe fortunately I had to work that day, I think he did something like 30 miles of the Wonderland trail that day!

 

Jarl was a great guy and a Renaissance, man he will be missed by many.

 

Jim