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FireIntheCity
Mountain climber
from t'Hate-haunted canyon of human despair
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Sep 28, 2010 - 10:34am PT
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Praying for Kurt.
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russ clune
climber
new paltz, ny
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Sep 28, 2010 - 11:28am PT
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hey gang,
i just heard this news this morning about our friend Kurt. I contacted a mutual friend, Jessie Guthrie, who lives in CZ. Jessie had been in touch with Norbert Sandner, another good friend of Kurt's and old housemate in Oberschollenbach along with Wolfgang. From Norbert's report, Kurt was brain dead and they shut the machine off last night. Unfortunately, this awful news is likely accurate. Kurt was a very dear friend and i am left in shock to think we'll never share a cord again, nor will i get to laugh at his corny puns. a devastating loss for our community.
Sorry for the news.
Russ
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Jobee
Social climber
El Portal Ca.
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Sep 28, 2010 - 11:50am PT
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Thank you Russ for communicating this.
I am devastated, was just looking at some old images of Kurt recently. This man made a huge difference in my life, ... we laughed.
I'm very sad
Kurt you are loved, and you will not be forgotten. xxxooo
My condolences to all who had the pleasure of knowing Kurt, to his family, friends, and world wide climbing community. May we all find peace at this time.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Sep 28, 2010 - 11:52am PT
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Condolences to family and friends.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Sep 28, 2010 - 11:52am PT
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So sorry, I am still hoping..
I don't know if it just getting older or what, but WTF, I'm really tired of burying my friends and extended family. I know it's "life" but it just seems like a little too much death and not enough life lately.
My condolences to Kurt's friends and family.
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adnix
Big Wall climber
Finland
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Sep 28, 2010 - 12:17pm PT
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http://explorersweb.com/everest_k2/news.php?id=19677
He was rescued and transported to a hospital in Erlangen (near Nürnberg), but had sustained severe head injuries... Kurt is not clinically dead yet. There is apparently no chance for survival though, according to Klettern.de staff.
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Jobee
Social climber
El Portal Ca.
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Sep 28, 2010 - 12:48pm PT
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My heart is in my throat.
Kurt if you are still with us ... please, please, pick up your sword and fight!
xxxooojobee
Jo Whitford
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Anastasia
climber
hanging from a crimp and crying for my mama.
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Sep 28, 2010 - 01:09pm PT
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I am really hoping to hear good news. I wish him a full recovery and the rest... Folks, there is always hope even in the most serious conditions. If anyone can pull it off, he can.
Anastasia Sherman
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Jobee
Social climber
El Portal Ca.
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Sep 28, 2010 - 02:31pm PT
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Just spoke with some good friends of Kurts.
I love you Kurt.
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Sep 28, 2010 - 03:57pm PT
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Sorry Jo.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Sep 28, 2010 - 03:58pm PT
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A very sad day.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Sep 28, 2010 - 05:02pm PT
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Here's to hopin' he's still hanging in there.
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Anastasia
climber
hanging from a crimp and crying for my mama.
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Sep 28, 2010 - 05:06pm PT
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My condolences... Find strength in the fact that he lived this life well. He lived it good enough for several lives over so if there is someone waiting to judge him on the other side... He has nothing to fear.
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slabbo
Trad climber
fort garland, colo
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Sep 28, 2010 - 07:48pm PT
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Prolly talking with Wolfgang now. Together again, hopefully in peace.
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Curt
Boulder climber
Gilbert, AZ
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Sep 28, 2010 - 08:57pm PT
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That's just awful news, Russ--but thanks for passing it along.
Curt
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Sep 28, 2010 - 09:19pm PT
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Bergheil Kurt.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Sep 28, 2010 - 09:29pm PT
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This is very sad news about a great climber.
My deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and all his friends here.
Phyl
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Fluoride
Trad climber
Hollywood, CA
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Sep 28, 2010 - 09:51pm PT
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Best wishes for a full recovery. Godspeed.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Sep 28, 2010 - 10:15pm PT
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Uh... Beth, if he recovers from death...
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