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Tersius
Trad climber
Campton, NH
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I was privileged to meet Kip here in his native New Hampshire many years ago when he was Ski racing at Holderness Prep then Plymouth State. He was just getting into climbing at the time and I was impressed by his gung ho optimism. Two of my best friends to this day, Craig and Rich were his ski coaches at Holderness. All of us in New Hampshire are shocked and feeling the pain. Condolences to all his friends in the Tahoe area and to his family.
Peace, Ted Hammond
"the soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears" -native american proverb
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rizzuh
Mountain climber
San Francisco, CA
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Very sad news. My thoughts go out to friends and family.
We were up there April 10th and saw many wet slides in the afternoon as temps increased.
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10b4me
Ice climber
Happy Boulders
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Spike, thanks for the write up. Sorry for your loss
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Doug Robinson
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Thanks for the fine tribute, Spike. All the time I was researching the avalanche, I had no idea Allison was such a dedicated climber and badass endurance athlete.
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slobmonster
Trad climber
OAK (nee NH)
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Topic Author's Reply - May 4, 2011 - 11:48am PT
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I am hoping/planning to drive up to Truckee from the SF East Bay Thursday morning. If anyone would like to hop in and share gas, please let me know.
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DHike
climber
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bump
Memorial Thursday, May 5, 2:00 pm
Olympic Valley Lodge, Olympic Valley CA.
1909 Chamonix Pl. Straight in on Squaw Valley Rd.
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Flip Flop
Trad climber
Truckee, CA
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Hello to all the New Donner Party, Lake of the Sky Locals, Mountain Tribe At-Large, Colorado Posse, Chico Posse, and the bazillion Fun-Hogs who were lucky enough to call Allison Kreutzen (a.k.a. A.K.) friend, family or just lucky enough to be in her Sweet Shinning World.
It was hers, you know. The world, the sun,the snow,the water, the love, laughs, smiles, cheers. I have to stop. Oh my god, I'm so broken!
Please, Please, stay alive. Join us together at the big family table and tell our kids lies about how great we were and how much fun we had and how much we loved and how important life and love and family is.
See you on the hill, and please stay alive.
Love Always,
Brook
p.s. I plan to honor September 9th as Allison Celebration Extravaganza forever and ever and ever, Amen.
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KeliRae
Mountain climber
Boulder, CO
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May 12, 2011 - 07:39pm PT
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I heard about this tragedy through a Truckee resident - and as always when news of loss hits the community, we grieve - understanding how fragile we are and how fleeting decisions change our courses dramatically. "In mindfulness is resurrection."-Thich Nhat Hanh. Blessings to all-Keli
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KeliRae
Mountain climber
Boulder, CO
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May 12, 2011 - 08:57pm PT
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So I hear-Happy Birthday Sacca! He only wants one thing-Seriously, my birthday wish is that @NextStepLA gets a wheelchair van. All you need to do is click twice --> http://bit.ly/iXhSkf
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Tahoecedar
Mountain climber
Tahoe City, CA
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May 20, 2011 - 07:16pm PT
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I took hundreds of photos at the Memorial,mostly because Allison was a kindred spirit and I will miss running into her in the middle of the wilderness...and because the community is passionate about back country sports and I thought it would be important to document the friends that are left...it was an incredible and loving group of people! I don't have an exact plan for the photos, but thought someone might be interested. I can be contacted at tahoecedar@gmail.com
Still have glitter on my camera...
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Spike Flavis
Sport climber
Truckee California
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Bump.
We all still miss Alison very much. Its impossibe for me to climb at Donner and not think of her.
It really sucks that she's not around.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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MJ and I poured some beer on Donner Peak last night for Allison. Lots of memories up there.
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mastadon
Trad climber
crack addict
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Here are some pictures from Allison tribute get-togethers at Donner Summit.
Even Dulce looks sad
We all REALLY miss you…..
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james Colborn
Trad climber
Truckee, Ca
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Up at Grouse on Wednesday making my way through the boulders thinking of her.
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