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Norwegian
Trad climber
the tip of god's middle finger
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May 21, 2013 - 07:11am PT
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once you die,
it's sad that you'll never get to
lead another 5.9 finger crack,
or dance with a beautiful stranger,
or watch a sunrise from your bivy.
on the other emotion,
you'll never have to witness another war,
or learn about senseless murders,
or weed eat a dry field,
or endure a back injury.
death slaps it's suitors across the face,
but it also alleviates their future sorrow and suffering.
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John Butler
Social climber
SLC, Utah
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May 21, 2013 - 09:00am PT
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There’s a man goin’ round takin’ names.
There’s a man goin’ round takin names.
He has taken my brother’s name,
and he’s left my heart in pain.
There’s a man goin’ round takin’ names.
Oh death is that man takin’ names.
- Shelton Johnson interpreting a traditional spiritual -
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Lambone
Big Wall climber
Ashland, Or
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May 21, 2013 - 10:12am PT
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Maybe this song is a bit much, but it was my go-to when two of my wall partners passed away.
http://www.phishtracks.com/shows/1995-11-16/lifeboy
Lifeboy
Swinging on the lifeline
Fraying bits of twine
Entangled in the remnants of the
Knot I left behind
And asking you to help me make it
Finally unwind
But God never listens to what I say
God never listens to what I say
And you don't get a refund
If you overpray
And when the line is breaking
And when I'm near the end
When all the time spent leading
I've been following instead
When all my thoughts and memories are
Left hanging by a thread
God never listens...
Stranded on this slender string
The minutes seem to last a lifetime
Dangling here between the light above
And blue below that drags me down
But God never listens to what I say
God never listens to what I say
And you don't get a refund
If you overpray
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10b4me
Ice climber
Soon 2B Arizona
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May 21, 2013 - 10:17am PT
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Kristal, that photo of El Cap is fantastic, as is the one of Half Dome.
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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May 21, 2013 - 10:20am PT
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So sorry for Mason's family and friends. Philo, you nailed it. Our lives can change in an instant, and sometimes there is simply no real recovery. Time doesn't necessarily heal wounds.......it just goes on, and sometimes you have to keep up.
My heart goes out.........
pam
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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May 21, 2013 - 10:44am PT
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When someone dies, people usually talk about how great that person was and what they accomplished in their lives, but mostly they just remember the connection they had with them. I didn't know the climber I was playing flashlights with on Friday night and who died on El Capitan early Sunday morning, but for a short time that night, we connected through blinking flashlights as we both pursued our love of the outdoors and a passion for our hobbies. Thanks for playing with me and I dedicate this image of you up there to you, Mason Robison.
Awesome. Thanks.
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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May 21, 2013 - 11:35am PT
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Since night before last when I learned of this and the Tahquitz tragedies, I have been in a state of shocked silence, trying to make sense of these horrific events. Reading the responses here, feeling our collective losses, and taking in the wisdom of all of you who have posted here has brought me a sense of comprehension, healing, and gratitude.
I’m sending out sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and heart-felt thanks to the YOSAR team…
I’d like to offer a couple of poems which may help others to find meaning and healing in these events and perhaps help others to live their lives more fully and meaningfully each day…
FOR ONE LATELY BEREFT
Though now you are bereft and ways seem black,
With emptiness and gloom on every hand;
Someday Times healing touch will lead you back,
And gradually your heart will understand
That what you bore must come to one and all,
And Peace, the clean white flower born of pain,
Will slowly, surely, rise from sorrow's pall,
And happiness will come to you again.
-MARGARET E. BRUNER
PARTING
If thou dost bid thy friend farewell,
But for one night though that farewell may be,
Press thou his hand in thine.
How canst thou tell how far from thee
Fate or caprice may lead his steps ere that tomorrow comes?
Men have been known to lightly turn the corner of a street,
And days have grown to months, and months to lagging years,
Ere they have looked in loving eyes again.
Parting, at best, is underlaid
With tears and pain.
Therefore, lest sudden death should come between,
Or time, or distance, clasp with pressure firm
The hand of him who goeth forth;
Unseen, Fate goeth too.
Yes, find thou always time to say some earnest word
Between the idle talk,
Lest with thee henceforth,
Night and day, regret should walk.
-COVENTRY PATMORE
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namascar
Trad climber
Pasadena, CA
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May 21, 2013 - 11:41am PT
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Condolences to family and friends.
I include in this note a picture taken from above the block, taken in 2005.
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nopantsben
climber
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May 21, 2013 - 11:59am PT
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so sad. condolences to mason's family and friends.
i'm sure my friends in the valley had rough days as well and more are ahead. i'm thinking of you, and wish you the best.
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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May 21, 2013 - 12:09pm PT
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Saw the headlamps Friday night with murcy, heard the choppers on Sunday. Such sad news, condolences to masons friends and family.
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GhoulweJ
Trad climber
El Dorado Hills, CA
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May 21, 2013 - 12:23pm PT
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Looking down in that pic.....
His belayer had to have had a guardian angel nearby that day.
He looks to be right in the path of the falling rock/climber.
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John Mac
Trad climber
Littleton, CO
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May 21, 2013 - 12:35pm PT
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Kristal, thanks for the beautiful picture and words on this sad occasion.
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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May 21, 2013 - 12:38pm PT
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It doesn't sound like there were any flashlite games played by Marc & Mason. Must have been somebody else but beautiful photos nonetheless and they were obviously using their headlamps. Doesn't matter but I didn't want any family left with false understandings.
Yeah, Marc's drive back home alone can only be imagined. We'll see how he does; a dear friend to many here in Kalispell/Whitefish.
Arne
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PAUL SOUZA
Trad climber
Central Valley, CA
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May 21, 2013 - 12:42pm PT
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Sorry to change anyone's perspective but it doesn't sound like there were any flashlite games played by Mark & Mason. Must have been somebody else. Doesn't matter but I didn't want any family left with false understandings.
Yeah, Mark's drive back home alone can only be imagined. We'll see how he does; a dear friend to many here in Kalispell/Whitefish.
Arne
Don't be a killjoy dude. Just leave it be.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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May 21, 2013 - 01:34pm PT
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Two very visible lights on the upper nose but there is a light on the Muir at the 26 pitch clearly visible.
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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May 21, 2013 - 02:04pm PT
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Paul,
I have directed Masons family to this thread and they shouldn't be misled about his final moments. Harmless, yes probably but I would want accuracy.
Arne
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GhoulweJ
Trad climber
El Dorado Hills, CA
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May 21, 2013 - 02:05pm PT
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^^^^^^^
Agreed
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PAUL SOUZA
Trad climber
Central Valley, CA
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May 21, 2013 - 02:17pm PT
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Paul,
I have directed Masons family to this thread and they shouldn't be misled about his final moments. Harmless, yes probably but I would want accuracy.
Arne
So how do you know that is not what happened?
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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May 21, 2013 - 02:31pm PT
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Because Marc told me dude. Leave it.
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roy
Social climber
NZ -> SB,CA -> Zurich
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May 21, 2013 - 02:49pm PT
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This is very tragic news. My thoughts go out to the friends and family of Mason. There are some very touching tributes posted here.
Roy
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