| Just received a very cool 1992 account from Bert Jenkins...I took Colin Nell's dad, John, up there this past summer....one of the most emotional things I have ever done...he and his wife had called me from Australia when they read my account of the climb. Based on Sean's notes, Colin thought he could solo the route and died in his attempt. I hosted them in Canmore and felt they truly accomplished some closure at least as it relates to why Colin would even venture out on such an adventure on his own. At least they both felt I had given them insight into that subject, however the pain surely never subsides. I could not imagine one of my own going before me. The park placed a bench as a memorial to Colin at the parking area, staring up the canyon. The entire Nell family are truly wonderful folks. Thanks for the email Bert! |
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