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PostFri Jun 20, 2014 11:37 pm 
I've also hiked with Karen (and Bob) a number of times. It's not uncommon for her to say "I'm going on a little farther and will meet you in an hour." She knows what she's doing and never misses the meeting time. It hurts horribly to hear about this. Please Karen, be hunkered down with a non-life-threatening injury somewhere and let them find you tomorrow!

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PostFri Jun 20, 2014 11:43 pm 
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PostSat Jun 21, 2014 5:55 am 
Thanks for that link to KOMO News' report on Karen, Layback, and thanks to Don for sharing so generously about Karen in that report. I've not met Karen, but I've appreciated her vicariously here on nwhikers.net, where her presence is so palpably calm and positive. Here's hoping for the best and for good news soon from Mount Rainier.

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PostSat Jun 21, 2014 7:36 am 
Sending thoughts and prayers for Karen to be found safe. From what everyone has said I am sure this will have a happy ending and one heck of a trail report.

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PostSat Jun 21, 2014 7:39 am 
Wishing for Karens safe return...hats off to all the s.a.r. involved up.gif

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PostSat Jun 21, 2014 7:59 am 
Sending prayers your way Karen!!!! I was hiking with a friend in an area not too far away on Wednesday, and we turned around once the snow got too sketchy. Praying for a safe return so you can keep on doing what you love to do so much!

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PostSat Jun 21, 2014 8:10 am 
the Zachster wrote:
No...this can't be! frown.gif I don't even want to think about what could cause her to be out for 2 nights. Am praying that her experience, gear and courage will help get her home tomorrow.
up.gif I do not know her either (other than through posts here), but this hits harder than reports of "someone" lost out there. Prayers here also.

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PostSat Jun 21, 2014 8:10 am 
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PLAY SAFE! SKI ONLY IN CLOCKWISE DIRECTION! LET'S ALL HAVE FUN TOGETHER!
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PostSat Jun 21, 2014 8:22 am 
Wishing for good luck in this.

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PostSat Jun 21, 2014 8:42 am 
Sending lots of prayers to Karen and the SAR folks for a safe return.

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PostSat Jun 21, 2014 11:45 am 
Come home safe Karen, Today! You touch so many people with your writing, photos, and caring spirit, I so enjoyed our chat during visit rainier summit and look forward to you showing me that waterfall hike we talked about.

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PostSat Jun 21, 2014 11:45 am 
Honest, heartfelt report Don; hoping for the best...

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PostSat Jun 21, 2014 12:08 pm 
We keep checking this thread for news. Fervently hoping for a good outcome, and sending positive vibes.

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PostSat Jun 21, 2014 12:11 pm 
marydave wrote:
We keep checking this thread for news. Fervently hoping for a good outcome, and sending positive vibes.
Same here.

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PostSat Jun 21, 2014 12:29 pm 
My thoughts and prayers go out to Karen.

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