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haishan
Trad climber
CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 21, 2009 - 02:17am PT
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A first-hand account of the recent fatal accident on the Obelisk as been posted here:
http://supertopo.com/Trip-Report/10484/Account_of_Obelisk_Accident
Our dear friend, Ishun Chan, lost her life in this accident. Her many friends and loved ones have created a memorial website here:
http://www.ishun.org
For those seeking more detailed information beyond what is provided in this report, please feel free to contact me off-line.
Thank you,
Patrick Callery
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 21, 2009 - 04:05am PT
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hey there say, thank you so very much for posting the memorial site...
may god bless you, during this hard time and the years that follow...
god bless...
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
climber
. . . not !
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Nov 21, 2009 - 04:46am PT
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" complaining of a sore neck "
. . . that could explain why she trended to the right instead of looking / climbing directly upwards . I for one can attest to the almost impossibility of raising your head when you got a CRIK in your neck like that . Well written accident report - 'sorry' to you guys , and thanks for all you did .
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Tradmedic
Ice climber
Thunder Bay, Ontario
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Nov 21, 2009 - 07:49am PT
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Thanks for posting this.
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Nov 21, 2009 - 08:28am PT
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Very very tough situation.
Thank you Haishan for putting such a well written report out for us to digest.
Ishun certainly was a well loved person.
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b.p.
climber
bishop
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Nov 21, 2009 - 09:36am PT
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Haishan,
you and Dave did the very best you could...do not blame yourself for anything. I know it is easy to think one could have done better or different...my mind still concots thoughts about..if only I had gone climbing with John that day, he might still be alive...But, it was their time to go and things are as they are.
My heart goes out to you and those who loved Ishun.
paola
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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Nov 21, 2009 - 09:55am PT
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the mountains, they invite us into their grasp
with mystery and magic. they never break their promises.
deadicating oneself to their pursuit is life changing.
one last blink, and one last heartbeat upon the steep flanks of your dream is the best way to conduct the encore of your life.
i wish you strengh in your processing and continued restlessness in your shoes.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Nov 21, 2009 - 12:40pm PT
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Haishan has done the climbing community a great service by showing how a prompt and comprehensive response brings closure to these tragidies, which unfortunately are part of climbing. Letting such sad things strectch out over weeks does nobody any good and only triggers waves of excuses, accusations, cross talk and remorse.
Per the accident itself - that was just fluke, and almost certainly unavoidable. What's more, Haishan's and partners response was complicated and heroic, period.
I'm very sorry to all involved.
Sincerely,
John Long
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Redwreck
Social climber
Echo Parque, Los Angeles, CA
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Nov 21, 2009 - 01:23pm PT
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Thanks for posting this. A horrible, tragic incident that everyone involved in handled as well as was possible.
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Nov 21, 2009 - 08:09pm PT
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Patrick, I'm sure that was tough to write, but thanks for taking the job on. I didn't know Ishun but from your words and many others, she clearly had a wonderful spirit.
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Trad
Trad climber
northern CA
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Nov 21, 2009 - 09:37pm PT
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Thank you for posting what must have been a tremendously difficult report to write. My sincerest condolences go out to you and all of Ishun's family and friends.
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cleo
Social climber
Berkeley, CA
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Nov 21, 2009 - 09:39pm PT
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Thank you for the report. You guys did everything you could, and everything right. I wish you both peace in your lives forward.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Nov 22, 2009 - 12:02pm PT
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Thanks, Patrick, it was nice to meet you too.
Steve..
Rest in peace now, Ishun....God bless you.
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aldude
climber
Monument Manor
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Nov 22, 2009 - 04:02pm PT
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What was the cause of death.....strangulation,broken neck or...?
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BoKu
Trad climber
Douglas Flat, CA
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Nov 24, 2009 - 01:27pm PT
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Patrick, thank you very much for writing this report.
Bob "BoKu" K.
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susu
Trad climber
East Bay, CA
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Nov 24, 2009 - 03:26pm PT
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Patrick, Thank you for the detailed report and everything you and David tried to do for Ishun. No doubt you guys did your very best, and it sounds as though there was absolutely nothing more anyone could have done to alter the outcome. Knowing Ishun, I'm sure she would sincerely hope you both rest assured and find peace again and only joy in future outdoor ventures.
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le_bruce
climber
Oakland: what's not to love?
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Nov 24, 2009 - 05:43pm PT
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Surprisingly, the rope did not come taut. In this brief moment I rationalized that she had either caught her fall or stopped on a ledge. David and I called up to see if she was OK. There was no reply. We shouted a few more times and heard nothing.
This tragedy is just unfathomable, and I extend my condolences and respect. The scenario described above could happen to any of us and turns my blood cold as I imagine being tied into that belay with you, confronted by something so terrible as what you went through. Not all of us could respond in such a heroic way.
RIP Ishun and strength and love to the survivors.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Nov 24, 2009 - 10:35pm PT
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So sorry for your loss and in awe of your efforts to help your friend. Try to take comfort from the fact that no one could have done more. Also please continue climbing in Ishun's memory.
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