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Trad climber
San Diego
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Sounds like its true.
Injured hiker dies in Sierra while awaiting help
The Associated Press
Posted: 11/09/2009 11:59:18 AM PST
Updated: 11/09/2009 11:59:19 AM PST
FRESNO, Calif.—Authorities say a 36-year-old woman who was injured while rock climbing in the eastern Sierra died before rescuers could get to her.
The woman was climbing Obelisk Mountain in the John Muir Wilderness with two friends when she fell Sunday. One friend stayed with her, while the other went for help.
Fresno County sheriff's officials received the call at 8 p.m. and launched the search at daybreak. Officials say the climbers weren't equipped for the cold weather overnight.
A California Highway Patrol helicopter spotted the pair early Monday morning, but couldn't get to them because of the rugged terrain. Sheriff's officials had to send a ground team to hike nearly seven hours.
The team is now working to recover the body and help the friend off the mountain.
The woman's name has not been released.
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kev
climber
A pile of dirt.
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It was my friend - sadly confirmed. I see no need to post anything more until official stuff comes out and others are notified.
This sucks
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Fletcher
Trad climber
somewhere approaching Ajna
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I am so sorry.
Eric
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susu
Trad climber
East Bay, CA
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It's confirmed. The county coroner's office confirmed who it is. I'm so sorry to hear it. She was a sweetheart. The little bit of information I could stand to hear about it, of the little information that was given, sounds like a freak accident. I'm not going to be the bearer of details. Just ask that whoever posts please hold back negative judgmental commentary. If you knew her, you would have only held her in high regard, too. Deepest condolences to her family and friends.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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I tried to call her Saturday to go climbing.
Sorry, kev.
This is horrible.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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terribly sorry guys
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C-dog
Trad climber
Bay Area
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If it's who I think, I can only burst a tear for her right now.
She was one of the greats, and I can't believe it.
Much love for her.
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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So sorry Kev, Blu, and Susu.
My sincere condolences to all of you and her family.
The rough year that wouldn't end for climbers....
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scuffy b
climber
Whuttiz that Monstrosicos Inferno?
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Oh, I'm really sorry to hear this.
You seem to be a really good group,
take care of each other now.
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cleo
Social climber
Berkeley, CA
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My heart goes out to the friends and family of this woman. Sounds like she was part of our community.
-Val
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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My condolences to all who knew her.
John
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rhyang
climber
SJC
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I'm sad to hear this. RIP :(
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C-dog
Trad climber
the land of the machine elves
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Just a little more. I have known some sweet people in my day,
and she is at the top of my list. So many interactions, so many
times she saw humor, knew how to act, always gentle, never an
unkind word, always a rock-steady climbing partner. Goodbyes
seem to never get easier, and seeing her smiling face right
now is hard. I will never forget you.
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Barcus
Social climber
San Luis Obispo, Ca.
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Guy's I'm sorry for the loss.
C-dog i'll call tonight.
The love is strong.
Marcus
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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My sympathy to all of her friends and family.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Sorry, Kev, Blue, everyone. Will this horrible season never end?
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ec
climber
ca
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withdrawn, sorry...
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C-dog
Trad climber
... from the land of the machine elves
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She was planning on joining us in Jtree for Tx this year, and was counted in the number I relayed on Lynne's thread. She was a fan of Spiderman, Cherry Bomb, and some others. Those who have grunted their way through the final OW section of that 10A in Conan's Corridor can imagine my mid-life angst at seeing her lithe frame float up it like it wasn't even there. Oh, and I never understood Japanese Plum wine until she handed me a swig on a late eve at the foot of the Water Cracks in TM. Those who knew her, come find us. We will at least do a climb in her honor.
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kev
climber
A pile of dirt.
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ec and cragman,
thanks
kev
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photonez
Trad climber
Mountain View, CA
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I shocked and sad. She will be missed...
Ez
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