Alan Nelson, RIP (?)

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rich sims

Trad climber

Mar 16, 2010 - 12:56pm PT

My daughter and I are starting to climb at a new area to us. An old area of Alan’s. It’s hard to climb in many areas without coming across his presence at least in CO. & CA.
Thinking of TM days can only bring a smile.
Peace

Carolyn C

Trad climber

the long, long trailer

Mar 16, 2010 - 03:36pm PT

Sorry I named the Indian Rock route incorrectly; it was a long time ago.

Off White

climber

Tenino, WA

Sep 20, 2017 - 06:11pm PT

Having just posted an old picture of Alan I found myself seeking out his obit here. Jesus, Guy Andrews and Ken Cook before Alan, now Ray and Bob and Werner are all dead too. That old San Diego crew keeps getting a smaller. I'm feeling a little sadness in my saddlebags tonight.

Juan Maderita

Trad climber

"OBcean" San Diego, CA

Sep 20, 2017 - 09:57pm PT

Hey Off White,
Even though our paths didn't cross directly, we had numerous connections.
Roped up with all of those guys you just named above.
Last weekend was a memorial ascent of one of Werner's routes at Canyon Tajo. JV, one of the early 1970s crew, was there too. Spread some ashes overlooking the Sierra de Juarez, south face of Trono Blanco, and Laguna Salada in the desert. Lots of tequila, and some tears, flowing in the party afterward. Werner L. would have likes that.
Not many of us remain who are still climbing. Too many were sidelined with injuries, moved away, or just pursued other activities.
Regards,
J.S.