I hate to post this... Chris Chan killed

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bluering

Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
Jul 17, 2010 - 10:33am PT
The memorial is tomorrow at Stanford.
rockermike

Trad climber
Berkeley
Jul 18, 2010 - 04:31pm PT

sad, sadder, and saddest.

I usually avoid commenting on these "climber dies" threads. I sort of feel words can't do justice and I'm left speachless. But for Chris I feel somehow even more sad.

I didn't even know her but I miss her already. The photo posted up-thread by MisterE totally captured me.

May grace rain on her, her family members, on all her loved ones, and on all climbers seeking the fulfillment of being.

RIP
HighStepQueen

Trad climber
El Portal, CA
Jul 19, 2010 - 12:53am PT
I met Chris in El Portal at a friend's last fall. I was getting ready to climb El Cap for my first time, Chris told us that she was going to be soloing the Shield at the same time. It was so inspiring to watch her lights go up and down above us at night. Whenever I got scared on lead, I thought of her above, climbing much harder and doing it alone, and it gave me the courage to go for it.

Chris was so full of life, so passionate, so modest, and just WENT for it. She will inspire me for the rest of my life, along with I'm sure countless others. Her spirit will live on in all she has touched. Thinking of you, Chris.
eagle

Trad climber
new paltz, ny
Aug 4, 2010 - 07:07pm PT
sorry to hear about a talanted climber dying, but hey climbing is a dangerous sport

rip chris chan
bpope

Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
Jul 6, 2012 - 09:23pm PT
Pre-two-year anniversary bump.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Jul 6, 2012 - 10:02pm PT
The last few years: Chris Chan, JB, Craig Luebben, Jonny Copp, Micah Dash, Jack Roberts, Michael Ybarra.........so sad.
Rhodo-Router

Gym climber
the secret topout on the Chockstone Chimney
Jul 6, 2012 - 10:07pm PT
Snif.

That makes it two years since we had that fun day getting rained off all by ourselves up by the slab happy. What a great attitude she had.
Karl Baba

Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
Jul 6, 2012 - 10:27pm PT
Wishing her well

Love and condonlences to her loved ones ~

GhoulweJ

Trad climber
El Dorado Hills, CA
Jul 6, 2012 - 10:43pm PT
Deepest condolences.
Jay Renneberg
bldrjacsis

climber
Jul 8, 2012 - 01:03am PT
I am so sorry to hear about Chris. A death, as all of you know, is never easy. I will be visiting Yosemite from August 8 to the 12. i thought of placing the last of his ashes in Camp 4? Anyone else have an idea? Thanks everyone for your support and love for both myself and Pam.
jstan

climber
Jul 8, 2012 - 11:57am PT
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/ashes.htm

Scattering Cremated Remains

The National Park Service normally grants permission to those wishing to scatter cremated remains within the borders of Yosemite National Park.

To receive permission, please send a letter to Attn: Cremated Remains Permits, National Park Service, PO Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389. Include in your letter your name, address, and daytime phone number. Also include the name of the deceased and his/her relationship to you (e.g., sister, husband, mother, friend, etc.).

With a letter of permission, you may scatter cremated remains with the following conditions:

All such activity must be done out of sight of any public access, such as roads, trails, parking areas, etc.;
All such activity must be at least 100 yards from any watercourse;
Cremains must be spread over an area large enough that no single portion is accumulated in one place.
No markers of any kind may be left to commemorate the event. However, the Yosemite Chapel keeps a Book of Memories and the deceased's name could be entered in that book. Please call the chapel at 209/372-4831 for more information.

Yosemite National Park is under federal jurisdiction and is, therefore, sovereign in its lands and not subject to the limitations regarding land use by the State of California. Permission by the National Park Service to scatter cremated remains assumes that necessary permission from the state has been secured for the disposition of cremated remains.

Two years ago or more I took part in a similar memorial in Yosemite. Yosemite is very like home.

The loss felt by yourself and Pam is shared by us all.
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jul 8, 2012 - 12:07pm PT
Ask Jack's friends which Yosemite climb was his favorite and I would be happy and honored to help get his cremains placed or spread at the location of your choice. Contact me about it.

Chris had my respect right away for her commitment to clean climbing on walls. She took a long fall on the Dihedral Wall and stuck to her guns and finished the lead clean.

Taking long falls, gathering yourself and getting right back up there to stare down another one and move through the fear and uncertainty without reaching for the hammer, chisel or drill, THAT'S THE REAL DEAL!

Chris was a cut above most of the Monkeys in that regard from the outset and EARNED my respect.

I eagerly looked forward to watching her career unfold before tragedy cut it short.

Rest In Peace Chris but I sure wish you were still here making big noise quietly.
bldrjacsis

climber
Jul 10, 2012 - 12:23pm PT
Thanks so much for all your info and offers. I have contacted Pam in Spain, she's completed the Camino by the by, and have asked for her thoughts on it. Jack and I did a three week stay in Yosemite and started off at Glacier Point and ended in Tuolumne. Thinking maybe the meadows, unless Pam or some friends have a different thoughts. I will send off a request to scatter his remains,but if I don't hear by the time we leave, will scatter him regardless. Then I will take him home to Santa Monica and that will be his last stop. Again thank you all so much for your love and support. Though I am not a climber, I can understand the draw of the beauty of the sport and the special relationship Jack had with all of you. Blessings to everyone.

Chris (Roberts) Legerski
BrassNuts

Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
Jul 10, 2012 - 12:50pm PT
A few Yo summits/spots that I know Jack would approve of: Top of El Cap, top of Half Dome, top of Astroman/Washington Column, top of Fairview Dome.
elcap-pics

Big Wall climber
Crestline CA
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 10, 2012 - 06:47pm PT
I think about her from time to time and it still hurts a lot. She was a rare one and we were fortunate to have had her with us, albeit for such a short time. Through our memories she lives on... thinking about her this week.
elAndy

Trad climber
El Portal, CA
Jul 11, 2012 - 11:22am PT
Missing you Chris. Her infectious spirit always lifted those around her.
When you were with her, she made you feel worthy, no matter what you were doing.
RIP Chris
Bldrjac

Ice climber
Boulder
Jul 13, 2012 - 10:53pm PT
Chris,
I think Jack would feel it wherever you choose. It might be hard to get to the tops of some things, others you can just drive to. I think El Cap meadows, or even on the river bed to the side of El Cap, would work also. I think Jack would just be sooo happy to know that YOU were in Yosemite, thinking of him. He always spoke of great affection a time long ago when your folks (maybe you were there too?) visited him there.
Big love to you,
pam
Rhodo-Router

Gym climber
overchalking on Grant's Crack
Oct 30, 2012 - 06:14pm PT
"This is awesome!!!!!" (huge smile)

--CC, climbing. Thanks for bringing the stoke Chris.
SCseagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
May 27, 2013 - 12:15pm PT
Bump for Memorial Day

Susan
Ottawa Doug

Social climber
Ottawa, Canada
May 27, 2013 - 02:03pm PT
A rare sweetie she was indeed!
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