Lambone
Ice climber
Ashland, Or
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Dec 14, 2006 - 10:31am PT
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f*#k
Charlie and Christine taught me self rescue in Leavenworth Wa, they were a couple of really cool people.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Dec 14, 2006 - 10:39am PT
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A very unfortunate piece of news! I hope that it is not the last word and that they are alright after all. I will be thinking about them and wishing them strength to overcome their situation and come home safely. Charlie's judgement has always been sound so I hope it works out this time too.
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Bodega, CA
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Dec 14, 2006 - 10:57am PT
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Not good. What a great guy.
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goatboy smellz
climber
boulder county
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Dec 14, 2006 - 10:58am PT
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This is disturbing news. Let's hope for the best.
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deuce4
Big Wall climber
the Southwest
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Dec 14, 2006 - 11:03am PT
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This would be truly tragic news if they are in fact lost. But it seems there's still a good chance they're just late. Let's hope.
It's not easy to travel or communicate in the Tibet outback.
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Juanito
Social climber
San Diego, CA
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Dec 14, 2006 - 11:12am PT
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I got the email this morning from Alpinist about the fund for search expenses set up by Telluride MountainFilm. Does anybody know about this? How will the money be used? How will it get to those searching for them?
This is sad news... I never met Charlie Fowler but he was one of those mythic figures that guided my early climbing career.
John
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Dec 14, 2006 - 11:58am PT
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Not that anyone deserves this, but Charlie is one of the funist and funnyest guys to climb and hang with ever, and I am sending all the positive vibes I can mortgage in his direction. Hopefully this will be just another great story.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Dec 14, 2006 - 12:00pm PT
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Well I guess the word's out.
I was asked to keep quiet about it early this week, but was gratified to hear that Telluride resident Norman Schwarzkoff was on the case.
It does not look good.
I've been friends with Charlie for most of our lives. He's not one to go awol.
Chris and Charlie came and stayed for some climbing in Zion not long ago. We spoke of their Everest trip with Rod. Then N0_ONE came over met them. and watched a flick with us. Good times.
Two months ago word came of Rod being killed in Iraq.
This fall has already seen our ranks thinned far too much.
For days my mind has been reeling with the infinite possible explanations, but I am left with the conclusion that the cost of our adrenaline addiction may be too high. The trouble is the cost of not living life to the hilt is greater.
I am hopefull that they have been merely delayed.
If anybody ANYBODY has gotten an email or other communication from them in less than three weeks please speak up.
Many people are worried.
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Largo
Sport climber
Venice, Ca
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Dec 14, 2006 - 12:00pm PT
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Let's hope they are just freelancing around the area. I doubt anyone just vanishes without a trace, even in Tibet.
May they find the pair safe.
JL
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10b4me
Trad climber
California
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Dec 14, 2006 - 12:19pm PT
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sorry to hear this.
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Dec 14, 2006 - 12:20pm PT
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I sure hope they got delayed by weather or ...whatever, as long as they return. It would most unfortunate if they remain missing. It's hard when the sport loses one of it's brightest lights.
I pray for their return.
Levy
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N0_ONE
Social climber
Utah
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Dec 14, 2006 - 12:43pm PT
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Yeah Ron that was fun. Both Charlie and Chris were great to hangout with. I look forward to getting to know them better in the future.
I pray for their return also.
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Ain't no flatlander
climber
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Dec 14, 2006 - 01:00pm PT
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Dammit, this sucks...way too many friends lost this year! I worked with Charlie at Neptunes ages ago. Hung with Chris at Everest base too. Really hoping they're both okay.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Dec 14, 2006 - 02:50pm PT
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We will see what we will see. Charlie is one of the most capable survivors ever, he told the other guys to give him up for dead in that 1000'+ slide where he lost his toes a while back. If anyone could make it, it's him, but he is as realistic as anyone can be.
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Goleta, California
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Dec 14, 2006 - 04:13pm PT
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Ugh... saw the best sunrise of my life with Charlie in 96... don't know how ten years could've gone by so fast. Still remember that like it was yesterday. Hopefully he and Chris are just crawling out.
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slobmonster
Trad climber
berkeley, ca
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Dec 14, 2006 - 05:28pm PT
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Living in Telluride, I used to sit in a local coffee hangout, swilling and chatting with Charlie. Everyone was so happy when he & Chris got together... they seemed to really appreciate each other, complement each others' strengths, and share an inimitable motivation. That they have each other is in their favor, right now.
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TYeary
Mountain climber
Calif.
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Dec 14, 2006 - 06:04pm PT
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Wishing for the best and putting out all the best vibes I can.
We could all use some good news this season.
Tony
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stich
Trad climber
Denver, Colorado
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Dec 14, 2006 - 07:05pm PT
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I'm very, very sorry to hear this news. Tracy told me about it in the gym tonight. I hope word from the field comes in at some point.
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john hansen
climber
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Dec 14, 2006 - 07:07pm PT
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I've been reading this guy's reports in the American Alpine Journal for years. Lets hope we haven't lost another.. its a dangerous game .
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