Doug Walker was killed in an avalanche December 31st on Granite Mountain in Washington.
Walker was both an entrepreneur and active conservationist. He was President of the American Alpine Club, a former director and chairman of REI, founding president of the Seattle Parks Foundation, and immediate past chair of the governing council of The Wilderness Society. He was also a founder and CEO of a software company.
Sincere condolences to his friends and family.
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Seattle PI
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