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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Oct 10, 2017 - 08:26am PT
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Gut punch...just sorta takes the wind out of one's sails...
So sorry to hear this.
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crøtch
climber
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Oct 10, 2017 - 08:34am PT
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Sad news. Condolences to his parents, loved ones and friends. I can't begin to imagine their loss. And my heart goes out to Jim Donini too.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Oct 10, 2017 - 09:02am PT
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Sad news.... much much to young.
Condolences to his Family and Friends.
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L
climber
Tiptoeing through the chilly waters of life
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Oct 10, 2017 - 09:17am PT
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I, too, had just read his article on eveningsends, and after following his trajectory for the last couple of years, felt I was seeing the maturation of a unique and amazing young man.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and to his many friends.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Oct 10, 2017 - 09:18am PT
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During the writer's symposium in Carbondale a few months ago, Duane Raleigh and I had breakfast with Michael Kennedy and his son Hayden. Michael and I go way back to when we were both breaking into the writing business (Mike was running Climbing Mag out of a broom closet in Aspen). We had so many stories to reflect on - like the time we drove 500 miles in three days to try and photodocument all of the classic John Gill boulder problems - and John G. was along with us for some of the adventure. And of course Michael went onto Latok and beyond.
And then Hayden came along and blew up the whole scene with his fantastic medley of skills. And what a great, gracious human being. Michael and Julie were rightfully proud of their son, a shining star by any measure, now dimmed but still burning in our hearts.
I can only count myself blessed to have had that breakfast so few months ago.
Sending love and condolences to Michael and Julie (and all Hayden's many friends) during these hard days.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Oct 10, 2017 - 09:25am PT
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During the writer's symposium in Carbondale a few months ago, Duane Raleigh and I had breakfast with Michael Kennedy and his son Hayden. Michael and I go way back to when we were both breaking into the writing business (Mike was running Climbing Mag out of a broom closet in Aspen). We had so many stories to reflect on - like the time we drove 500 miles in three days to try and photodocument all of the classic John Gill boulder problems - and John G. was along with us for some of the adventure. And of course Michael went onto Latok and beyond.
And then Hayden came along and blew up the whole scene with his fantastic medley of skills. And what a great, gracious human being. Michael and Julie were rightfully proud of their son, a shining star by any measure, now dimmed but still burning in our hearts.
I can only count myself blessed to have had that breakfast so few months ago.
Sending love and condolences to Michael and Julie (and all Hayden's many friends) during these hard days.
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Polebridge, Montana
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Oct 10, 2017 - 09:36am PT
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The first 5.12 I ever got on by toprope was handed to me by a 16 year old Hayden after he waltzed it and fixed it. Shortly thereafter, he drove, by himself from Carbondale all the way to Yosemite. He had never been there before. He got into Camp 4 that night, found a partner he didn't know and climbed the nose in a day the next day. Then he drove back home, only he didn't make it, crashing his car along the way from fatigue. His parent's joke was something like "we're fine with him going off and climbing El Cap, it's the driving we have to reign in now".
Later on, whenever we'd run into Julie & Michael at COR they'd always be so excited to share the latest news of their son, now that he was off on his own. We invited them to a couple of dinner parties but they replied, "we're driving down to Almo to get cell service. Hayden is planning to call us and we can't wait to hear from him". It was obvious he was their world to them.
April & I are very saddened by your loss.
Arne
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shylock
Social climber
mb
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Oct 10, 2017 - 09:51am PT
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Too sad.. rip
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Oct 10, 2017 - 10:05am PT
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A couple of days ago, I read an article where Hayden shared his thoughts at this stage of his life. Thoughtful, truthful and well written. Now he is gone. Life is so strong and so fragile. My condolences to his mother and father, Julie and Michael...
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Oct 10, 2017 - 10:32am PT
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Just not anything I can get my head around.
Feeling gutted
I hope Julie and Michael to find peace when the time is right.
Susan
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Texplorer
Trad climber
Sacramento
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Oct 10, 2017 - 10:38am PT
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So sad to here this. Although I only knew him peripherally but regaled at his vision and achievements. Few people in our modern time carried the spirit of climbing the way he did. In a time when people are inoculating routes for the masses he pursued and sought to preserve the wildness, challenge, and adventure.
Condolences to his family and friends.
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j-tree
Big Wall climber
Typewriters and Ledges
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Oct 10, 2017 - 10:50am PT
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Hard to hear about. Loved HK for all of his humility and general awesomeness.
Later on, whenever we'd run into Julie & Michael at COR they'd always be so excited to share the latest news of their son, now that he was off on his own. We invited them to a couple of dinner parties but they replied, "we're driving down to Almo to get cell service. Hayden is planning to call us and we can't wait to hear from him". It was obvious he was their world to them. Reading stuff like this hits home even more.
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Oct 10, 2017 - 10:57am PT
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This is horrific news, I understand that his girl friend Inga died as well. Sorry for having to post this.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Oct 10, 2017 - 11:03am PT
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We all take risks to be in the mountain environment that nourishes us in so many ways but this accident is beyond tragic.
My heart goes out to Michael and Julie in losing such a bright and talented son so young and to the family and friends of Inga as well.
Just plain devastating loss for all of us...
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norm larson
climber
wilson, wyoming
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Oct 10, 2017 - 11:05am PT
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No words can express my sorrow over Haydens and Inges passing.
Hayden was a fine young man who lived his life with impeccable style and as his chosen mate I'm sure Inge did too..
My heart goes out to the close friends and family of these two.
As much as we mourn their passing we must celebrate the time we had with them. Peace.
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Oct 10, 2017 - 11:23am PT
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Terrible news. Condolences to their families and many friends
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Oct 10, 2017 - 11:24am PT
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Condolences.
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msiddens
Trad climber
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Oct 10, 2017 - 11:25am PT
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RIP Hayden
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cat t.
climber
california
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Oct 10, 2017 - 11:38am PT
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This is terrible. His piece a couple weeks ago was beautifully written and deeply resonant. Condolences to all who knew him; in addition to being an amazing climber, it seemed from his writing that he was a very thoughtful and loving person.
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