elcap-pics
Big Wall climber
Crestline CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jul 11, 2010 - 01:10pm PT
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I heard from Erik Sloan last night that Chris Chan was killed yesterday in the Meadows, traversing off a climb. I don't know the details, just what Erik posted to me.... I am sick about it.... Chris was a special woman with many talents and a wonderful personality. We followed her on her solo's of the Shield last fall and the Trip this spring.... I still can't grasp it... any details would be appreciated. I am broken hearted.... I hate this so much....
Click the link below leading to a short Memorial ElCap Report about Chris, with photos.
http://www.elcapreport.com/content/memory-chris-chan-9-july-2010
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Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
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Jul 11, 2010 - 01:12pm PT
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Very sad news Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
How often it is that getting down is the most dangerous bit.
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Jul 11, 2010 - 01:14pm PT
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Very sorry to hear this Tom.
My condolences to Chris's friends and family.
I have "walked" off a few things in the meadows that were pretty steep.
It's totally possible when there are tiny loose bits of debris on that steep stuff.
What a great smile.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jul 11, 2010 - 01:25pm PT
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Don't even know what to say......Life is like quicksilver and no one is exempt from the outcomes of the day, whether triumphant or tragic. Of course my heart breaks for Chris's family, loved ones and friends. I hope they will be comforted a small bit by the fact that Chris was obviously a talented person following/living out a life she loved. A remarkable feat in itself. I will keep all in my thoughts and prayers. lynne
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Ron Anderson
Trad climber
USA Carson city Nev.
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Jul 11, 2010 - 01:31pm PT
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COndolences to family and freinds. horrible news..
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Jul 11, 2010 - 01:34pm PT
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My sincere condolences to her loved ones.
No words can discribe this huge loss to our climbing community and her many loved ones.
Terrible news.
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Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
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Jul 11, 2010 - 01:39pm PT
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Bruce, thanks for posting that pic. What a beautiful smile indeed.
Very tragic loss......
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Jul 11, 2010 - 01:43pm PT
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I borrowed it from somewhere.
I hope someone won't take offense. I'll remove it if necessary.
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Prod
Trad climber
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Jul 11, 2010 - 01:44pm PT
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Very sad news.
Prod.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jul 11, 2010 - 01:45pm PT
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Terrible news. My deepest condolences to family and friends.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jul 11, 2010 - 01:46pm PT
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Terrible news. Very sad indeed.
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PAUL SOUZA
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Jul 11, 2010 - 01:53pm PT
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HOLY SH#T!! I just saw her soloing with Erik this past Thursday as they passed us on the Royal Arches!
My sincere condolences
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socialclimber
Mountain climber
CA
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Jul 11, 2010 - 01:56pm PT
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I just exchanged e-mails with Chris last week. She climbed here in Monterey before her solo of the Shield last fall. Without a doubt one of the strongest climbers I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Wow.
Charles
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Cpt0bvi0u5
Trad climber
Merced CA
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Jul 11, 2010 - 02:24pm PT
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Wow I can't believe what I'm hearing. She was the one that taught me about trad climbing. Deepest condolences to family and friends.
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noshoesnoshirt
climber
Arkansas, I suppose
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Jul 11, 2010 - 02:25pm PT
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Feck... just feck.
My deepest sympathy to friends and family
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Slakkey
Big Wall climber
From Back to Big Wall Baby
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Jul 11, 2010 - 02:49pm PT
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Hard to Believe
My deepest condolences
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MisterE
Social climber
Bouncy Tiggerville
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Jul 11, 2010 - 02:51pm PT
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Deepest sympathy and condolences to family and friends - it sucks to lose such a young and vibrant member of the climbing community.
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Jul 11, 2010 - 02:56pm PT
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Here are the details, from the email I sent out last night:
On Friday, Chris and Jim (Castelaz) had climbed Eichorn Pinnacle and were
descending to the notch between that and Cathedral Peak. Chris slipped
(unroped) from the [edit:] downclimb before the traverse, and apparently the drop is 30 feet on one side
and 300 feet on the other - she fell on the 300' side. It was a body
recovery, so she probably died immediately in the fall.
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Strongerdog
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jul 11, 2010 - 03:08pm PT
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I never met Chris but was very impressed after following her Shield solo last Fall. What an amazing lady. I can't even begin to imagine how much she will be missed by friends and family.
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