A moving article on Toms life, thank you. As for the comments section: There is some learning to be had here, as stated from a novice perspective, but also a lot of insensitivity as well, which I am sad to see. Wombat, my heart goes out to you and all of Tom's loved ones. My thoughts will be on these accounts as I attempt my climb up the WFG.
I have never lost a partner and so I don’t know how I would react. I’ve been injured and have had partners injured but we’ve always managed to get down, sometimes with a little help.
It always amazes me how some people can pull themselves together and continue with their life pursuits after such a tragedy. You lost your partner, almost lost your own life, and you somehow found the strength to continue. Hats off to you for being able to do this.
Well written and reflective. I think you echo what 99% of us think every single time we head for the mountains: The experience is worth much, much more that the risk. Brotherhood (and sisterhood) of the rope. Nothing rings turer.
i really think it was nice of you to write something celebrating the personal and less rethorical reasons to climb. They sounded like very conforting words.
PellucidWombat - May 26, 2010 7:03 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice ArticleThanks for the support, Brad.
PellucidWombat - May 26, 2010 7:08 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Painful HeroismThanks Ben. Live life and climb safe!
Holk - May 26, 2010 12:23 am - Voted 10/10
To All:A moving article on Toms life, thank you. As for the comments section: There is some learning to be had here, as stated from a novice perspective, but also a lot of insensitivity as well, which I am sad to see. Wombat, my heart goes out to you and all of Tom's loved ones. My thoughts will be on these accounts as I attempt my climb up the WFG.
PellucidWombat - May 26, 2010 7:09 am - Hasn't voted
Re: To All:Holk - it's my pleasure to share these thoughts. Best of luck on a safe and successful climb.
travelingclimber - May 26, 2010 12:07 pm - Hasn't voted
Glad to see you're looking forwardMy condolences to yourself and Tom’s family.
I have never lost a partner and so I don’t know how I would react. I’ve been injured and have had partners injured but we’ve always managed to get down, sometimes with a little help.
It always amazes me how some people can pull themselves together and continue with their life pursuits after such a tragedy. You lost your partner, almost lost your own life, and you somehow found the strength to continue. Hats off to you for being able to do this.
Tim Geerlings - May 26, 2010 3:23 pm - Hasn't voted
Great picsI loved the pictures... as one who only does the easy mountains, its incredible to see pictures of what really is another world.
Thanks!
winemanvan - May 27, 2010 10:19 am - Voted 10/10
excellentNice essay. Great photos. Thanks.
mvs - May 27, 2010 12:30 pm - Voted 10/10
Thanks for this write-upEspecially in the face of truly malicious criticism. Thanks again and climb safe.
PellucidWombat - May 27, 2010 9:27 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Thanks for this write-upThanks for letting me know! I appreciate direct feedback much more than just hits or votes.
I've been unsure about saying much, so it's been nice to see that at least most people appreciate it.
Dragger - May 29, 2010 6:53 pm - Voted 10/10
You hit the nail on the head, MarkWell written and reflective. I think you echo what 99% of us think every single time we head for the mountains: The experience is worth much, much more that the risk. Brotherhood (and sisterhood) of the rope. Nothing rings turer.
Augie Medina - May 31, 2010 2:38 pm - Voted 10/10
Thanksto Elf or whoever erased previous message #36 from that absolute sicko.
pablo - Jul 9, 2010 3:40 am - Voted 10/10
LoveWe love mountains. Friendship raises to the level of love when climbing together. Thanks for this touching and outstanding report.
gabr1 - Dec 21, 2010 6:01 pm - Hasn't voted
i'm sorry for such a lossi really think it was nice of you to write something celebrating the personal and less rethorical reasons to climb. They sounded like very conforting words.