max Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/05/25/2030609/avalanche-on-alaska-mountain-kills.html http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_ALASKA_AVALANCHE_DEATHS?SITE=NYONI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT Quote
genepires Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 sad. amazing that they had energy after denali to try making a new route before taking the plane out. Quote
DanielHarro Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 It is pretty common for people to climb Denali to acclimatize for other big routes in the range. I met Jiro, and Junya in Talkeetna seemed like two super cool dudes, sad news. My heart goes out to their families. Quote
dberdinka Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 A surprisingly well written article on fatalities in the Alaska Range Article Quote
hakioawa Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 Two more deaths. I have it on good authority that at least one was a former Seattleite that some of us know. My condolences to the friends and family. http://www.adn.com/2011/05/26/1884379/2-more-climbers-die-2-hurt-in.html Be safe this weekend. Quote
wfinley Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 A surprisingly well written article on fatalities in the Alaska Range Article This article was ADN Outdoor editor Mike Campbell's last article after over 30 years of working for the Anchorage Daily News. He was an excellent writer who always seemed to focus on facts instead of sensationalism. He will be missed. Quote
wfinley Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 The names of the most recent deaths were just released... one was Suzanne Allen from Seattle. We hung out with Suzanne on Aconcagua in 2010 and just spent 9 days camping next to her on Denali. A wonderful woman who was at home in the mountains. Rest in Peace Suzanne. Quote
denalidevo Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 (edited) Suzanne and I began guiding for Alpine Ascents the same year, working a lot together in the years following. I considered her not just a colleague but a friend. She was dedicated and passionate about guiding and very outgoing, sharing her love of outdoor adventure with everyone she met. I'll miss her as a rope mate and compadre. Blessings to you on your next grand adventure Suzanne! ME, SUZANNE AND DAVE ON THE SUMMIT OF MT. RAINIER - AUG 1, 2010 Links: King 5 article Anchorage Daily News Edited May 28, 2011 by denalidevo Quote
Tyler Mitchell Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 I only had the chance to climb with Suzanne once, but it was on that trip that I clearly saw how awesome she was! Her and Dave were quite the pair! Dave is a friend of mine, and I can't begin to imagine his pain. My heart and prays go out to him and the rest of her family. What little time I spent with her while climbing a local mountain, was truly an honor. Rest in peace Suzanne. Quote
tanstaafl Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 Oh damn. Suzanne was a lovely person. RIP Suzanne and condolences to Dave and all her family and friends. Quote
wfinley Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 Nice photo. Dave & I used to climb together in college. My heart goes out to him. Quote
erik the red Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 Suzanne guided for us several years ago. She was a strong, confident woman. She will be missed. Quote
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