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Boots Gone Kayaking
Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 632 | TRs | Pics Location: Buffalo County Nebraska |
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Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:56 am
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I've been trying to think of something to say ever since this began up to the latest update. My thoughts and prayers go out for Karen, her family and friends.
"Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold."
-Helen Keller
"Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold."
-Helen Keller
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The Angry Hiker SAR Blacklistee
Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 2890 | TRs | Pics Location: Kentwila |
Sad news. I only knew her through this website, but she seemed like a really nice person.
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Boots Gone Kayaking
Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 632 | TRs | Pics Location: Buffalo County Nebraska |
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Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:39 am
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I would like to read some of her TR's but honestly, I don't know her username here.
"Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold."
-Helen Keller
"Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold."
-Helen Keller
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Don Member
Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 2013 | TRs | Pics Location: Fairwood, WA |
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Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:43 am
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Boots wrote: | I would like to read some of her TR's but honestly, I don't know her username here. |
Karen
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The Angry Hiker SAR Blacklistee
Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 2890 | TRs | Pics Location: Kentwila |
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grasshopper Member
Joined: 06 Jan 2007 Posts: 470 | TRs | Pics Location: South King County, WA |
I first "knew" Karen after the '06 floods at the Carbon River. Her trip report was a PI "Hike of the Week", and I thought she was so cool because she braved the disaster at Mt Rainier.
Then I went on two Mountaineer hikes where she was trip leader. One was at Millersylvania State Park on Martin Luter King Jr. Day. She kept saying, "Look at the patterns the frozen water make." Then I would stick a trekking pole through them! She probably thought "Will this person STOP BREAKING THE ICE!"
I'm sorry for breaking the ice patterns, Karen.
She hiked like a gazelle though. Out in front, very fleet footed. Seemed like she could never tire out.
In the aftermath of the Pinnacle Lake murders, she was a calming influence when a lot of us were understandably very wigged out. I just started hiking then, and I was very unnerved by the incident. She was one of our members that I looked to for solace.
Again, goodbye Karen Sykes. We will miss you.
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Don Member
Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 2013 | TRs | Pics Location: Fairwood, WA |
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Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:14 am
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Those are some great memories, grasshopper and others. I enjoyed reading them, and the smile they put on my face. This past weekend was an emotional rollercoaster for me personally. I too need to organize my thoughts and feelings to share. But I need more time.
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reststep Member
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 4758 | TRs | Pics
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Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:39 am
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I always enjoyed reading her trip reports in Pack and Paddle Magazine.
Rest in peace Karen.
"The mountains are calling and I must go." - John Muir
"The mountains are calling and I must go." - John Muir
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BarbE Member
Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 1153 | TRs | Pics
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Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:59 am
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Remembering my spirited, joyous friend who brought inspiration to us all.
RIP amongst the flowers of the high mountains meadows!
above Park Lakes Karen in her element scrambling above Rampart Lakes at Peggy's Pond at Rattlesnake Ledge not liking the snow crossing, but still smiling love seat on the way to Kendall Catwalk at Camp Muir Karen's Birthday Party on the way to Ingalls Lake at Snow Lake
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Ingunn Hiking Viking
Joined: 01 Feb 2008 Posts: 1751 | TRs | Pics Location: Redmond |
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Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:05 am
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Wonderful photos, Barb. Look at that smile.
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Don Member
Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 2013 | TRs | Pics Location: Fairwood, WA |
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Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:17 am
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zephyr aka friendly hiker
Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 3371 | TRs | Pics Location: West Seattle |
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Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:18 am
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BarbE wrote: | at Rattlesnake Ledge |
Beautiful photos, Barb. Thanks for posting those. This one is a real tribute.
So very, very sorry that you and others lost this wonderful friend. ~z
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Nancyann Member
Joined: 28 Jul 2013 Posts: 2329 | TRs | Pics Location: Sultan Basin |
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Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:24 am
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Thank you so much Barb E and also Jim K for sharing such wonderful photos. There are no words to express my sadness, just heartache. I never got to meet Karen in person, but someday hope to see her at that great trailhead in the sky.
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Toni Member
Joined: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 829 | TRs | Pics Location: Issaquah |
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Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:29 am
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I too, struggle for something to say. This is such a great sadness. I met Karen in the late 80's after joining the Seattle Mountaineers. Her knowledge of the outdoors and enthusiasm has left me with wonderful memories of hikes that our beautiful PNW has to offer.
I always looked forward to her 'Hike of the Week' when she wrote for the P.I.
One 4th of July several years ago in Liberty during the annual Parade and Fire Hall potluck, Karen and her companion were hiking in the area and stopped by for a bite, we chatted a bit and they were on their way again.
Karen, may you rest in peace and condolences to her family and friends.
Thank you BarbE for sharing these photos, she has such a great smile, enjoying her passion.
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DestinationUp Gearluster
Joined: 26 Jul 2012 Posts: 343 | TRs | Pics Location: 110 miles from the Teanaway |
I feel like I know her better by seeing those photos. Thanks to all who posted them. May we take inspiration from her love of the wild places, and may we pass that joy on to the generations to come.
Geek, wife, mom, Venturing Crew Advisor, perennially waiting for meltout.
Geek, wife, mom, Venturing Crew Advisor, perennially waiting for meltout.
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