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Celticclimber Member
Joined: 04 Aug 2012 Posts: 329 | TRs | Pics Location: Index |
I ran into her on my way up to Camp Muir in 2003.
She was scolding me for not stopping to tighten my boots..
I asked her if she was the woman who did Rainier in 19 hours last year.
She replied: ' Yes. And I'm trying to beat my record!"
https://www.thejoltnews.com/stories/bronka-sundstrom-1925-2023,13186
Live every day like you will die to-marrow.
For some day that will be true.
day_hike_mike, jaysway, Cam
Live every day like you will die to-marrow.
For some day that will be true.
day_hike_mike, jaysway, Cam
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Eric Hansen Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2015 Posts: 860 | TRs | Pics Location: Wisconsin |
Wow, quite a hiker, quite a life story. OR video is well worthwhile, to see her in motion and her smile.
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fourteen410 Member
Joined: 23 May 2008 Posts: 2622 | TRs | Pics
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Stefan-K Member
Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 522 | TRs | Pics Location: seattle |
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Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:33 am
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Bronka, Paradise parking lot. June 2022... still going strong at 97!
I recognized her as she was coming across the parking lot and snapped this picture of her from the back of the car, then jumped out to say hello and introduced my daughter to her. I can't remember for certain if she had made it up to Muir that day, but I think she did.
Definitely an inspiration to many--my daughter was impressed!
Beautiful day out on the mountain!
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the Zachster Member
Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 4776 | TRs | Pics Location: dog training |
She truly was an inspiration and a delightful person to be around. Be at peace, Bronka.
"May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am"
"May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am"
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Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7676 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
I will never get the "Speed Hiking" thing, although once Gnome and I were doing an over-nighter to Goat lake and Iron's wife who had just had hip replacement and I think her Mom were about to pass us on an uphill section. I told Gnome that I didn't want a cripple and an old lady passing us...he said he didn't care.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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Anne Elk BrontosaurusTheorist
Joined: 07 Sep 2018 Posts: 2410 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:38 am
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Chief Joseph wrote: | I will never get the "Speed Hiking" thing ... |
It wasn't about speed hiking for Bronka, not the first time, anyway. In the thread about her from the Saloon that member fourteen410 referenced above, the article from the Seattle Times said the following:
Quote: | ...she refused to spend the night at Camp Muir. The spartan climbers’ shelter, with its wooden bunk beds, reminded her of concentration-camp barracks. |
"There are yahoos out there. It’s why we can’t have nice things." - Tom Mahood
"There are yahoos out there. It’s why we can’t have nice things." - Tom Mahood
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Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7676 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
My bad, "reading is fundamental".
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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williswall poser
Joined: 30 Sep 2007 Posts: 1963 | TRs | Pics Location: Redmond |
A buddy and myself saw her same day she climbed it in 19 hours…took us 24.
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