Climbers Jonny Copp, Micah Dash, Wade Johnson Are Missing

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reddirt

climber
Elevation 285 ft
Jun 6, 2009 - 11:00am PT
sigh....
tinker b

climber
the commonwealth
Jun 6, 2009 - 11:11am PT
i am so sad to hear this. my prayers are still going out that the other two are hanging on. thanks to all that have rallied behind the cause.
micah helped save a trailworker's life in sequoia np in 1999 (he was only a puppy back then) while he was working for outwardbound. i am sure he has helped out numerous others in his years on s.a.r. in addition to being a climbing inspriration to many of us over the years. i am still praying to see his smile once again.
Rick A

climber
Boulder, Colorado
Jun 6, 2009 - 11:12am PT
Heartbreaking news. Condolences to family and friends.
Rick Accomazzo
graham

Social climber
Ventura, California
Jun 6, 2009 - 11:20am PT
Very sad to hear this, my Condolences to family and friends.

Mike Graham
Toker Villain

Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
Jun 6, 2009 - 11:27am PT
not again
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Jun 6, 2009 - 11:33am PT
bad news to wake up to
while no one ever wants sympathy offered in this situation, my condolence to their family and friends
a grave loss to our community
Rhodo-Router

Gym climber
a greasy pinscar near you
Jun 6, 2009 - 11:47am PT
god damn it
deuce4

climber
Hobart, Australia
Jun 6, 2009 - 12:03pm PT
Very sad news regarding these great, great climbers.
My condolences to family and friends.
John Middendorf
maculated

Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, CA
Jun 6, 2009 - 12:44pm PT
Wow. :(
Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 6, 2009 - 01:05pm PT
latest press release from the search effort:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Robb Shurr, Kickstand Communications
303-304-9580
robb@wearekickstand.com


Climber's Body Found in China

June 6, 2009, Boulder, CO—A body has been found in avalanche debris at 4000 meters on Mount Edgar (6818 meters/22,368 feet) on the Minya Konka massif, Western Sichuan Province, China. It is believed to be one of the American climbers currently being searched for, though there is no positive identification at this time.

A team of local Chinese climbers has initiated the search effort. More Chinese and American climbers are en route to the area.

The three American climbers are from Boulder, Colorado—Jonathan Copp (age 35), Micah Dash (age 32), and Wade Johnson (age 24)—and have not been heard from since May 20.

“We are working hard to get a positive i.d. on the climber’s body and are keeping the search effort underway,” says Robb Shurr, spokesperson for the search effort.

A blog with up to date information and a fund to help assist in search and rescue efforts has been set up at http://adventurefilm.org/.

No other information is currently available. As soon as more information becomes available it will be shared. Please do not contact friends and family due to the sensitive nature of the situation.
Chiloe

Trad climber
Lee, NH
Jun 6, 2009 - 01:21pm PT
My condolences to family and friends.
Largo

Sport climber
Venice, Ca
Jun 6, 2009 - 01:23pm PT
I'm very sorry to all involved. I hope they locate the others, but much can get lost in an avalanche.

Kindly,

John Long
mooser

Trad climber
seattle
Jun 6, 2009 - 01:26pm PT
My heart and prayers go out to these young guys and their families. I haven't met any of them, but I sure got a terrific vibe from Jonny and Micah from the "Sharp End" film. Still hoping for a more encouraging outcome.
bhilden

Trad climber
Mountain View, CA
Jun 6, 2009 - 01:35pm PT
Just speculation, but for all three people (two climbers and one cameraman) to be missing then most likely it was the result of an avalanche down low on the mountain perhaps at Advance Base Camp.

Last time I say Jonny, we had a spirited discussion about emergency bolting gear. He was leaning toward using self-drives because you didn't have to carry a separate drill bit while I was telling him that self-drives were notorious for dulling quickly and that a 3.8" SDS bit was prefered because you could drill a hole in granite very quickly.

I bought a pack from Micah at his slide show at Stanford. He was pretty darn funny and he seemed motivated to return to the big mountains for more adventures after a layoff due to injury.

Condolences to all who were touched by these three exceptional men.

Bruce
TYeary

climber
Jun 6, 2009 - 01:39pm PT
My Condolences to family and friends.Wasn't that long ago, Charlie and Christine were lost in a eerily similar fashion. Good thoughts going to everyone.
Tony
Llama

Big Wall climber
The bubble that is Irvine, CA
Jun 6, 2009 - 01:46pm PT
Wow.... I hope for the best, those guys are amazing and have done so much for us and our sport
nature

climber
Tucson, AZ
Jun 6, 2009 - 01:52pm PT
Uhg...
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25599809-5005961,00.html

This sucks.
Ghost

climber
A long way from where I started
Jun 6, 2009 - 02:08pm PT
I didn't know them, but my wife knew Micah and had only good things to say about him.

Sad, sad news that one will definitely not be coming back. We hope the other two may yet be found alive.
JesseM

Social climber
Yosemite
Jun 6, 2009 - 02:36pm PT
Mannn, I hadn't heard of this before. What a bummer, but we can still hope and pray for a Joe Simpson style miracle! I'll be announcing this tomorrow at Climber Coffee in Camp 4. I'll give people information on how to donate to the search effort.

If there is anything that YOSAR can do to help, let me know. I know Micah gave so much to Yosemite Climbing/YOSAR/and the vibe in Camp 4 earlier in the decade.

Peace,

Jesse McGahey
Yosemite Climbing Ranger
Clint Cummins

Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
Jun 6, 2009 - 02:40pm PT
Sad news. (Just one body so far, but given it was in an avalanche, prospects are grim). It's definitely the dark side of the sport - that people go out for a climb and don't come back. Micah gave a fun slideshow here at Stanford just last October. I remember his starting tune, Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes. And his video of Jonny Copp swimming across a scary river to establish a crossing.

Micah and Jonny below the Shafat Fortress

slideshow poster, October 2008
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