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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 11, 2017 - 01:45pm PT
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The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are asking for assistance locating a missing climber: Thomas “Tom” Fennessy. Mr. Fennessy was last seen on Wednesday, August 9, when he departed from companions at Sam Mack Meadow, intending to complete the Thunderbolt Peak to Mount Sill Traverse alone. His companions reported him overdue to Inyo County Sheriffs Office on Thursday, August 10.
Mr. Fennessy is caucasion, 55 years old, and 5'8" tall. He was last seen wearing an orange jacket, red climbing helmet, yellow-green backpack, and black pants. He is an experienced solo rock climber.
Visitors to Palisades area and in particular in the vicinity of the Thunderbolt Peak to Mount Sill Traverse route are asked to be vigilant and report any sign of Mr. Fennessy to the Inyo County Sheriff’s Department at 760-878-0383 or Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks at 559-565-4351.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 11, 2017 - 01:48pm PT
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hey there say... :( prayers for someone to spot him...
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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Aug 11, 2017 - 01:59pm PT
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Damn. Rough year in the Sierras. Hope they find him!
BAd
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Aug 11, 2017 - 06:02pm PT
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Hoping for the best. Lots of loose stuff on that traverse.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Aug 11, 2017 - 07:55pm PT
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Are those numbers correct? 5'8" / 200 lbs / age 55? Perhaps there's a mistake.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Aug 11, 2017 - 08:06pm PT
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Such a sad thing, to have reached the point where the need to go should be tempered with great caution.I hope for a better outcome than the recent SAR posts.
Light and love to the worried and hope for a safe return of this old goat.
I've always wondered if that monicker "an Experienced Solo Rock Climber" - will attach more now that Han-love has brought the cordless to the fore?
As a very young climber I was taught to never crow about the fact that I went cordless
In would mess with people & their response would go to my head.
Ksolem, in that picture he looks every bit of of it,
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10b4me
Mountain climber
Retired
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Aug 11, 2017 - 09:04pm PT
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Are those numbers correct? 5'8" / 200 lbs / age 55? Perhaps there's a mistake.
I wondered about that myself. Not the age so much, but the weight, and height.
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Ya Can't Blanche
Social climber
Phoenix
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Aug 11, 2017 - 09:33pm PT
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He is our dear friend and we are very worried. Yes, that is the correct age, height, and weight. He is very fit and is a climbing fanatic. I pray he is found.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Aug 11, 2017 - 10:31pm PT
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We are all wishing for the best. It's a technical traverse with some exposure and altitude, but it also offers some good places to hunker down. Hopefully he'll get down on his own or be found in a safe spot.
It's gotta be tough waiting for news at a time like this. My thoughts are with you and for a good outcome...
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
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Aug 11, 2017 - 11:20pm PT
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... he departed from companions at Sam Mack Meadow, intending to complete the Thunderbolt Peak to Mount Sill Traverse alone. uh oh.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 12, 2017 - 01:35am PT
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hey there, say, ß Î Ø T Ç, ... i know, as to the "uh oh" ...
nearly every time we read, "departed from companions, or, friends, fellow hikers, etc," things end up going wrong... makes me really wish,
that they had stayed together, or, just gone back...
*though, some do have happy endings...
to the friends of this man:
we are all hoping and praying (wishing, or good vibes, etc)
for a good outcome, here...
still, very sad though..
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Ya Can't Blanche
Social climber
Phoenix
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Aug 12, 2017 - 07:00am PT
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Thank you all. We are just holding vigil and praying.
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bajaandy
climber
Escondido, CA
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Aug 12, 2017 - 07:50am PT
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A lot of climbers in the area this time of year, so a lot of feet on the ground and a lot of eyes searching. My best to family and friends in this period of waiting. Hoping for a positive outcome.
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Gary
Social climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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Aug 12, 2017 - 11:47am PT
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Blanche, hope your friend is just hunkered down up there somewhere. Wishing for the best.
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Aug 12, 2017 - 12:19pm PT
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Lots of chopper activity in and out of Bishop today. They're certainly putting the time into the search. Hoping for the best for all friends and family.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Aug 12, 2017 - 01:15pm PT
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Hoping for the best and good ju-ju. What is the weather like in the Palisades?
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Aug 12, 2017 - 01:58pm PT
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I was up at South Lake earlier and it was completely clear. Should be a good day for searching. Also the trailhead was packed. Even if not involved directly, that's a lot of eyeballs in the area. Again-positive vibes for a positive outcome.
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Cadillac
Trad climber
Fallbrook, CA
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Aug 12, 2017 - 04:28pm PT
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I understand that they may have found this man? Does anybody have any further information?
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Aug 12, 2017 - 04:43pm PT
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Hoping for a good outcome. It's a big place and a lot of technical terrain out there but there's lots of people searching and sounds like there's some really skilled folks out there looking for him.
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CrazyBernie
Social climber
Vermont
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Aug 12, 2017 - 08:52pm PT
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I wondered about that myself. Not the age so much, but the weight, and height.
When you are in shape and have muscle instead of blubber that is a very realistic weight.
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ShawnInPaso
climber
Paso Robles, CA
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Aug 13, 2017 - 05:47pm PT
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Personnel from the Inyo County Search and Rescue Team located the remains of a climber yesterday near the base of Thunderbolt Peak, on the Inyo National Forest side of the border with Kings Canyon National Park. While confirmation is pending, the body is believed to be that of Thomas Fennessy, reported missing in the area on Thursday, August 10.
The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks have been conducting joint search operations since Thursday. California Highway Patrol aircraft from Victorville and Fresno regions also provided assistance. Due to the highly technical nature of the terrain, assistance in searching for the missing party was solicited from the local climbing community as well.
The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks would like offer their deepest condolences to the climber’s family and friends.
A further update will be released upon official confirmation of the deceased individual’s identity.
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L
climber
Just Livin' the Dream...
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Aug 13, 2017 - 06:18pm PT
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Damn.
Deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 13, 2017 - 09:12pm PT
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hey there say, dear family, my condolences, to you, and the loved ones, as to this sad loss...
:(
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Aug 13, 2017 - 09:39pm PT
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As they say: "but but for the grace of God go I." My deepest condolences to friends and family. I sweat at night at these because my name and situation may have easily been right here as such. I took way too many more chances and risks than I should have. Be careful out there. The mountain doesn't care. But, we do.
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Aug 14, 2017 - 07:37am PT
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I was really hoping for a positive outcome. Condolences to all family and friends.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Aug 14, 2017 - 07:47am PT
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Condolences to friends and family. I lost a friend to a rappelling accident on Thunderbolt in the 1990s. But for the grace of god go I.
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Aug 14, 2017 - 11:47am PT
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but for the grace of God go I. Amen brother. We've all been there, and may be again. Tragedies like this hit close to home. The guy was close in age, probably went by himself because his old buddies are busy with families and careers, or no longer have the time to climb, etc. Kind of like Al Kwok, who passed earlier this summer under similar circumstances. Very sad.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends. As always, much respect to SAR for giving his family closure and bringing him home.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Aug 14, 2017 - 05:12pm PT
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So sad.... this could be almost anyone of us who go to the mountains.
My sincere condolences to Tom's Family and Friends.
Thanks again to SAR and all the folks who worked hard to bring him home.
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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Aug 14, 2017 - 05:17pm PT
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Yeah, I'm with Guyman and the others. We have ALL been in this guy's shoes. Condolences to the friends and family.
BAd
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labrat
Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
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Aug 14, 2017 - 05:30pm PT
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Sad news. Good thoughts going out to family and friends.
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Spencer Lennard
Trad climber
Williams, Oregon
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Aug 16, 2017 - 10:42am PT
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dang, thats' a narly place to be by oneself....hope he is okay
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Aug 16, 2017 - 10:48am PT
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Shoot.......my deepest condolences to his friends and family.
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Matt's
climber
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Aug 16, 2017 - 11:15am PT
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Condolences to friends and family.
On a side note-- I find it interesting how the supertopo response to climbing accidents differs in its empathy level, depending on who the victim is.
Generally speaking, when the victim resembles the average supertopo poster (older, male), such as in this case, there is a lot of empathy, and very little victim-blaming.
When the victim is younger, there is generally a lot more victim-blaming (soloing is reckless, they weren't experienced enough, etc...).
best,
matt
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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Aug 16, 2017 - 11:22am PT
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What is it with you Matt's? You keep reaching for something. This isn't the thread I know, to hi-jack and I won't reply again, so why don't we take this outside?
Arne
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Matt's
climber
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Aug 16, 2017 - 11:23am PT
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not trying to hijack. I think its good how much empathy is shown in this thread. I wish that more of the accidents threads were like this. I know I've been been guilty of victim-blaming...
best,
matt
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Aug 16, 2017 - 04:06pm PT
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So sad a great adventure ended this way.
Rest in Peace.
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