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Comment on Laurel Falls Bear by college loans

college loans — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:20:07 +0000

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Comment on Great Smoky Mountains National Park bear death report. by Volshebniy

Volshebniy — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:45:12 +0000

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On the Water Gallatin Nf Bear Attacks. — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:10:33 +0000

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Comment on Grand Teton Climbing Deaths by Mingo Morvin

Mingo Morvin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:44:04 +0000

I was not aware that the first death was not weather related. My Park Service contacts, at the early time in the investigation, implied that they were all weather related. I will be getting a more up to date analysis as the investigation proceeds.
Some people seem to believe that I assess blame on the climbers for thier neglect in proper planning. Mountains can be variable friends, sometimes smiling on you and other times not so much. As climbers we are required to be diligent in our planning and execution of a plan. But even the best plans fail and we perish. Cost of the game we play. As a 35 year climber with many first ascents in the Sierra and JT I have seen my fair share of epics, some that almost caused me to enjoy a long dirt nap. But my climbing star seems to fine fair conditions to survive, others have not been as lucky.
Ultimately no blame is to be assessed just a complete look at the particulars and the results.

Thank you for the information Penny.

Comment on Grand Teton Climbing Deaths by Penny

Penny — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:08:06 +0000

The first death happened the evening prior to the storm and was not weather related. FYI