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Movenhike \m/..mmmmetal\m/
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 642 | TRs | Pics Location: Leavenworth, WA |
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Movenhike
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Sat Aug 07, 2010 12:29 pm
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A terrible event unfolded on Aasgard Pass as we were descending it yesterday evening. Condolences to his family.
http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2010/aug/07/westside-man-killed-in-fall-into-waterfall-on/
LEAVENWORTH — A 47-year-old man from Western Washington was killed after falling about 15 feet into a waterfall on Asgaard Pass, between the Enchantments and Colchuck Lake on Friday, authorities said.
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office will release the man’s name and hometown after family members are notified, said Sgt. Chris Forman.
He said someone was hiking in the area, which is about 10 miles southwest of Leavenworth, and found the man. They called for help using an emergency distress beacon shortly before 8:30 p.m., he said.
The man reportedly had a head injury, and could not feel his legs, Forman said. He said CPR was administered when the man’s condition deteriorated, but he died before a military helicopter from Whidbey Island arrived. The helicopter canceled its mission because military protocol is to assist only in life-and-death situations when the person is still alive.
A search and rescue crew hiked in Saturday morning to recover the man’s body, Forman said
"Make it your Friend" -John Bull
"Make it your Friend" -John Bull
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Dang. Ive been up that thing six times. RIP. We have a group from this site on that trail right now. I'm going to meet them at Colcuck lake in the morning Sunday.
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
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Movenhike \m/..mmmmetal\m/
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 642 | TRs | Pics Location: Leavenworth, WA |
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Movenhike
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Sat Aug 07, 2010 12:34 pm
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When ascending Aasgard, STAY LEFT of the waterfall and buttress, Descending STAY RIGHT.
Follow cairns.
"Make it your Friend" -John Bull
"Make it your Friend" -John Bull
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
Ya there's a dang trail up that thing. I dont like that they were coming down late like that.
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
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Movenhike \m/..mmmmetal\m/
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 642 | TRs | Pics Location: Leavenworth, WA |
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Movenhike
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Sat Aug 07, 2010 12:37 pm
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It wasn't that late really +- 7:30pm, sun was still shining on the pass. Just a matter of losing the correct way while descending.
"Make it your Friend" -John Bull
"Make it your Friend" -John Bull
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Bloated Chipmunk Cock Rock Searcher
Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 2993 | TRs | Pics Location: Margaritaville |
Yikes!
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
Home is where the hiking is.
"Peaks that have come and gone four times should halt a man in his steps." -- William O. Douglas
A balanced diet is a margarita in each hand.
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Scrooge Famous Grouse
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 6966 | TRs | Pics Location: wishful thinking |
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Scrooge
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Sat Aug 07, 2010 12:57 pm
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Rather than assume that he got off the trail, by accident, why not assume that he chose to explore the place he loved, and had an accident doing that?
Something lost behind the ranges. Lost and waiting for you....... Go and find it. Go!
Something lost behind the ranges. Lost and waiting for you....... Go and find it. Go!
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Backpacker Joe Blind Hiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 23956 | TRs | Pics Location: Cle Elum |
I wasn't being critical. What a shame.
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
"If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen we must live through all time or die by suicide."
— Abraham Lincoln
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jenjen Moderatrix
Joined: 30 Jun 2003 Posts: 7617 | TRs | Pics Location: Sierra stylin |
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Sat Aug 07, 2010 4:50 pm
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That's horrible.
If life gives you melons - you might be dyslexic
If life gives you melons - you might be dyslexic
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Matt Lemke High on the Outdoors
Joined: 15 Jul 2010 Posts: 2052 | TRs | Pics Location: Grand Junction |
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Sun Aug 08, 2010 12:53 am
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Gives me the creeps knowing I am going there very soon. May the family find peace.
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GeoHiker Rocky Walker
Joined: 26 Feb 2005 Posts: 6033 | TRs | Pics Location: Off the Deep End |
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Sun Aug 08, 2010 2:12 am
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People die on Aasgard almost every year and the permit system only enforces that. Sorry to hear about another victim. RIP
You call some place paradise, kiss it goodbye......Eagles
You call some place paradise, kiss it goodbye......Eagles
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hikerbiker Member
Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 155 | TRs | Pics Location: Rock Creek |
GeoHiker wrote: | People die on Aasgard almost every year and the permit system only enforces that. Sorry to hear about another victim. RIP |
How does the permit system kill people?
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Bryan K Shameless Peakbagger
Joined: 29 Sep 2005 Posts: 5129 | TRs | Pics Location: Alaska |
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Bryan K
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Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:55 am
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Regardless of permits or not, time of day, experience level, this is a very sad tragedy. My condolences to his friends and family during this time of greiving for them.
Stay safe out there everybody!
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zeroforhire Member
Joined: 25 Jan 2010 Posts: 99 | TRs | Pics
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RIP. Thoughts and prayers go out to those who loved him.
Be safe out there.
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Malachai Constant Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 16088 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
The permit system could be a factor because many more people attempt the trip in a day rather than overnight. It is a pretty long distance and elevation gain if you are not in shape. Trying to race the sun is not a good idea, take a headlamp.
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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