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lockedoff
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 2, 2012 - 01:01pm PT
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I just found out my good friend's car has been parked near Mt. Dana / Cocaine Chute for two weeks. I spoke with the Mono County Sheriff and apparently:
1. He probably was alone.
2. There was a note saying he was doing Cocaine Chute.
3. The note was dated April "18th or 19th -- the Thursday" according to the Sheriff. (Thursday is the 19th).
I don't have much other information and am trying to type this message out as soon as I can to hopefully get ANY help/information from the community.
He is an experienced mountaineer but has limited ski mountaineering experience.
Edit: Deputy Degeorge (sp?) at Mono County Sheriff's Department (760-932-7549 and leave a message with the dispatcher) is the official in charge.
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neversummer
Trad climber
30 mins. from suicide USA
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Bump for a safe return.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Best wishes. Sounds tough. :/
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Wow, it does seem surprising that the word wasn't out sooner.
Best of luck to all involved.
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micronut
Trad climber
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Hoping for safety and wisdom and endurance for all involved. Thanks for the heads up. Please keep us informed.
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aspendougy
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Any word from his immediate family as to where he might be?
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splitter
Trad climber
Hodad surfing the galactic plane
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"...he has limited ski mountaneering experience."
How good of a steeps skier is he? CC isn't the place to be learning how to negotiate chutes/jump turns!
Regardless, praying and hoping for the best!!
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ms55401
Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
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tioga pass is open?
2 wks is a long time. If he stumbles out, well, that will be great news.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Praying for a miracle..
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lockedoff
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 2, 2012 - 10:54pm PT
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Yes, it's surprising that no one realized he might be missing sooner, but all of us (his friends) are just finding this out as of late last night or early this morning.
His family is out of the state or country. He lives with a friend in Tahoe who is also out of the country at the moment. His occupation (academic research) allows him to work remotely/sporadically and without regular interaction with people, so he usually just works in Tahoe and travels/climbs when he feels like it.
I don't know how good of a skier he is.
Why even post about it online? Because if anyone saw him in the area or saw any evidence of him in the area between April 18-20, someone on this board knows that person or knows someone who knows that person. Wouldn't you post if your friend was missing?
Mono County SAR and/or other SAR operations were launched today and additional teams will be dispatched in the morning, from what I understand.
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Name: Boris Avdeev (from the linked thread above).
The timing doesn't sound too hopeful.
One possibility is that his car wouldn't start so he abandoned it and got a ride out with other people,
but it would seem unlikely it would be left there for long,
especially if he was planning to go to Colorado.
[Seems likely he would have removed or revised the note he left, also.]
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, .... just getting off line... please forgive, i do not remember your 'icon-handle-name' here...
very sorry and sad to hear this... will sure be praying that some light is
shed on this soon and that someone will see something, and report in here, or someone will find him...
god blesss..
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lockedoff
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 2, 2012 - 11:44pm PT
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The timing doesn't sound too hopeful.
One possibility is that his car wouldn't start so he abandoned it and got a ride out with other people,
but it would seem unlikely it would be left there for long,
especially if he was planning to go to Colorado.
Yeah - I'm hoping that something like that happened, that he just went on a big huge adventure stupidly without telling anyone, and that someone who has read this thread will spot him in a town or on a wall (you can't miss his thick Russian accent), or that he will show up smiling back in Tahoe.
Thanks for the well wishes everyone.
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sjellison
Mountain climber
Range of Light
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Clearly he's a tough SOB to be aiding The Prow in Miuras! I couldn't climb 1 aid pitch in those!
Hope everything works out!
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Dang. Will keep my eyes peeled.
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ontheedgeandscaredtodeath
Trad climber
San Francisco, Ca
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Dude, that's two weeks ago. Why even post about it online.....
So I'm not a big ST flamer, but you are an as#@&%e. We all, including I'm guessing the OP, understand the likelihood of a good result here. But you are the only one that sees the need to kick somebody's friend in the gut.
Best wishes to all involved.
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enjoimx
Trad climber
Kirkwood, ca
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Hmm I climbed and hung out with Boris a few times in the Valley last summer. He's a super nice guy full of energy, kindness, and curiosity.
I hope he is ok!
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
bouldering
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Sorry folks, but 2 weeks(+) for a day trip this time of year, no matter how you cut it = death . The first of many (2012) I'd guess.
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TomCochrane
Trad climber
Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay
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no news over some period of weeks or even longer, may well be a matter of concern, but is not a death sentence. he may be fine or he may be struggling or who knows what. it is well to maintain a positive attitude and not give up.
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Gary
climber
"My god - it's full of stars!"
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Best of luck to Boris, there might still be a good outcome.
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Texplorer
Trad climber
Sacramento
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Just heard about Boris missing yesterday. As many have expressed above, it hits you in the gut to know that someone so alive could be gone.
I hung out with him last fall in the Valley. A super positive guy with a calm demeanor and tenacious persistence. I heard he climbed Separate Reality after his 8th attempt. He seemed so excited about climbing and skiing and really just bursting with life. It is sobering to think even the brightest flames can be snuffed in a moment.
I'm headed to the valley this weekend and will be thinking of my friend.
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WBraun
climber
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From past sar experience of single person missing in the back country for over two weeks is never good.
This one has all the signs and makings of high probability of not becoming a good outcome .....
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Gary
climber
"My god - it's full of stars!"
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Russians are tough mofos, though. They didn't kick Nazi ass being a bunch of wimps. It ain't over til it's over.
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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best of luck to everyone on this.
i do a lot of solo trips in the backcountry. be nice if i could claim that i always told multiple folks my itinerary and eta. truth is, i sometimes don't know myself.
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msiddens
Trad climber
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Best of luck. Here is to hope.
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Klimmer
Mountain climber
San Diego
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I'm hoping for the best. I hope he's found alive and OK, but after 2 weeks it is very worrisome.
Prayers for Boris.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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My buddies told me they are gonna attempt a hard technical climb in Sierra this winter. I have not heard from them for over a week and on day 9 or so emailed a bunch of people and posted about them on forum too, turned out they went to death valley instead, and told me to calm the hell down.
I was sort of embarrassed to raise so much noise, but was happy they are safe. Hope for the same outcome here.
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Best wishes.
If a car is at a trailhead after dark, it gets some attention. When it is there more than a dya, the sheriff around here makes some calls. Is it normal for cars to remain parked at that trailhead for weeks in the spring?
You just don't know - I hope he is out and just couldn't get back to his car yet......
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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yes, seamstress--that's a little fishy--a car parked for two weeks without an inquiry.
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Fingers crossed for a positive outcome.
I'm a field biologist, and we often send our colleagues out into some dodgy places alone without giving it much thought. Years ago, while working on the East Side, a pair of our crew (one of whom had a boyfriend) never showed up after work one day. Next morning it was a full-on manhunt. Tearing all over the place and interviewing people, taking license plates of sketchy cars out on BLM land, etc., etc. In the end, just before we were about to notify the authorities, they sheepishly returned from the Winnedumah Hotel, where they'd spent an evening of adulterous bliss. We were all seriously pissed, but it was a good outcome. Here's hoping Boris has met a girl.
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Yeah,definitely fingers crossed here.Been listening to local radio and got todays paper and can't believe word has not been spread.Positive vibes being sent from this direction.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Ah yes, the historic "when-he-do-ma". Great place.
Hoping for the best possible outcome on this one.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, all....
:( was hoping for better news, soon...
but that last part does not sound too good, :(
still praying for all involved...
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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I fear this relates to something Cragman has put on his Facebook page.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Cali east side sheriff departments are strapped for cash and haven't been patrolling the trailheads as vigorously... this has provided some opportunities for bivouacs but has an obvious downside...
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Jay Hack
Trad climber
bellingham, Washington
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Bump for my friend, keep this thread high and visible please.
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Pushing this back onto page one.
I haven't posted on the bivvy thread - couldn't choose a story. Coming out after dark from a day trip seems to occur for me with great regularity. On a couple of occasions, the sheriff in our cash strapped region has called my home after running my license plate. When my husband doesn't express great concern, he comes under some suspicion for doing me in...thus it surprises me that a car can be parked on that road for so long without someone looking at the windhield and seeing that note.
I hope he is found soon.
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BASE104
Social climber
An Oil Field
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If he has an injury, such as a broken leg, he can survive a long time out there if he has access to water.
FYI: If you ever get stuck, build the largest "X" that you can, and make it as visible as possible from the air. Then sit tight.
My thoughts are with him and I hope it turns out OK.
edit: just read that he is really good in the backcountry. For a guy like that, a month is possible. Hell, more than that is possible.
Just hoping it wasn't an avalanche or fall. I don't know what the snow conditions are like. Any comments?
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Speaking of Cragman, he hasn't posted here since March 6, and his member to member email is disabled. What's up with that?
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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My condolences to Boris' family and friends.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Wow, my thoughts are directed towards Boris's family.
Very sad.
I returned from a multi-week trip to Utah a few years ago to find out that a great friend and housemate, Lua, had died in a skiing accident at Alpine Meadows. I missed her memorial and regret it to this day.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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So sorry.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Very, very sorry to hear this.
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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I'm sorry that he wasn't found alive. Peace to him, his friends and family. Keep the rescuers safe.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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So sad. We wish help and healing to the family and friends. It is particularly bitter when the victim is young and talented. May his memory be honored.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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So sorry for this man's family and loved ones. The time of waiting for news has to have been beyond excruciating and now having the answer surely brings small comfort.
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jfailing
Trad climber
Lone Pine
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Terrible news. Very sorry that you've lost your friend. Best wishes to his friends and family.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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I wish people would go into the back country with a friend.
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monolith
climber
albany,ca
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So tragic.
There should be a small device you can place inside your windshield that will blink after a programmed time of non-use to attract attention to a note. One could also schedule an e-mail to be sent.
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msiddens
Trad climber
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that sucks. SO sorry
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Gary
climber
"My god - it's full of stars!"
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lockedoff, that's sad about your friend. RIP
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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I saw the increase in posts and feared the worst
my best wishes to Boris's friends and family. Best wishes to Boris on new LIfe beyond
Peace
karl
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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ah phooey.
rough news.
i'll go out in the mountains
this weekend and give a pitch
to the memory of boris.
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James Wilcox
Boulder climber
The Coast
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My sincerest condolences to his friends and family.
I had hoped for a better outcome.
The Teton Gravity research thread was impressive.
An obviously tight community and all the posts were either empathetic
or helpful. Just what you need at a time like this.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Very sad news. RIP and condolences to family and friends.
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Ozmokis
Ice climber
Gardnerville, NV
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RIP Boris and Condolences to his family. He will be missed by many.
I'll give a little extra in my outdoor pursuits around Tahoe this weekend for him.
Thank you to the SAR team and all other involved. Best wishes.
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splitter
Trad climber
Hodad surfing the galactic plane
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Sad...
Been thinking of Boris and about CC allot since this first broke the other day. I recall when Dale & Bobo did the 1st descent and named it. And when we left Bobo's ashes in it the following Fall. Dale's brother Alan and a few other friends ashes rest there also. One of my most favorite places on earth. I hope to make it back up there again some day, to say one last goodbye.
RIP, Boris!
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BASE104
Social climber
An Oil Field
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Oh man.
So sorry for all of his friends. I know how tough it is to lose friends like that.
Give him a hell of a wake! Celebrate his life.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, all.... :(
very sad to hear this...
my condolences and prayers to his family and loved ones,
may the good lord help you through this awful time...
:(
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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oh sh*t. that photo of him on the portaledge says a lot.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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So sorry to hear this. So young...full of adventure.
Susan
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enjoimx
Trad climber
Kirkwood, ca
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RIP my friend!
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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I'm very sorry at the loss of your friend. I offer his friends and family my condolescences.
It's because of stories like these that I don't do solo trips anymore. A few years back I had a week planned in the Sequoia backcountry. I was going to get off trail and hike over Harrison Pass, Milestone Pass, bag a ton of great peaks in the process. But once I got out there, it just didn't feel comfortable. As a younger guy I would've done it in a heartbeat but as I get older and have family, I have a hard time justifying the risk.
For us climbers, there's always some peace in knowing that a person passed doing something they loved. I hope his family can find some of that same peace.
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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RIP, The backcountry takes another!
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lockedoff
Trad climber
Philadelphia, PA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 4, 2012 - 09:47pm PT
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lockedoff
Trad climber
Philadelphia, PA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 4, 2012 - 09:49pm PT
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I want to express my gratitude for the SAR teams who retrieved our friend's body, and for everyone's support. I won't be looking at this thread for a while.
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ms55401
Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
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seems like a fun-loving, non-as#@&%e guy that I'd like to be around
sorry he didn't make it to the shore
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Bargainhunter
climber
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Did it appear to have been caused by an avalanche or fall?
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Blakey
Trad climber
Newcastle UK
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A great shame, seems like a great bloke to have known.
There's no rhyme or reason to this sort of stuff which makes it all the harder when it happens.
Celebrate a life well lived.
Condolences to his family and this who knew him.
Steve
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Wow, what a bummer. RIP
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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RIP Boris and condolences to family and friends.
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Domingo
Trad climber
El Portal, CA
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Boris was awesome. He really, REALLY did love cheap red wine and was his own man, through and through. Sending my thoughts from South America.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Somewhere in the distance... a mountaineer is born.
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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perhaps not much comfort, but "whom the gods love dies young". seemed like a beautiful soul, caught in the midst of a fine young life. condolences to those close to him.
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Footloose
Trad climber
Lake Tahoe
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May 25, 2012 - 02:57pm PT
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Cragman, thanks for the update.
Could somebody point out to me on a map where this chute is and where Boris parked his car?
Or maybe supply a link or two to show this.
Thanks.
To be a bit more clear... Was his car parked up at the parking area at Tioga Lake to access Third Pillar?
EDIT
Cragman, thank you.
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