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jgill
Boulder climber
The high prairie of southern Colorado
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Oct 10, 2017 - 03:26pm PT
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Too young. Too soon.
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Yeti
Trad climber
Ketchum, Idaho
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Oct 10, 2017 - 03:39pm PT
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This from Michael Kennedy:
Inge Perkins & Hayden Kennedy
HAYDEN KENNEDY 1990-2017
Having lived for 27 years with the great joy and spirit that was Hayden Kennedy, we share the loss of our son and his partner Inge Perkins as the result of an avalanche in the southern Madison Mountains near Bozeman, Montana, on October 7th.
Inge Perkin’s body was recovered by the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center at the base of Mt. Imp on October 9th. Hayden survived the avalanche but not the unbearable loss of his partner in life. He chose to end his life. Myself and his mother Julie sorrowfully respect his decision.
Hayden truly was an uncensored soul whose accomplishments as a mountaineer were always secondary to his deep friendships and mindfulness.
He recently moved to Bozeman to work on his EMT certification while Inge completed her bachelor’s degree in mathematics and education at Montana State University.
Julie and I are on our way to Bozeman from Europe, as are Inge’s mother and stepfather. Memorial arrangements are still pending.
“Over the last few years, however, as I’ve watched too many friends go to the mountains only to never return, I’ve realized something painful,” wrote Hayden in Evening Sends just last month. “It’s not just the memorable summits and crux moves that are fleeting. Friends and climbing partners are fleeting, too. This is the painful reality of our sport, and I’m unsure what to make of it. Climbing is either a beautiful gift or a curse.”
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Oct 10, 2017 - 03:43pm PT
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On Saturday, October 7th 2017, a backcountry skier, famous climber Inge Perkins, was fully buried and killed in an avalanche while approaching Imp Peak, MT. Her ski partner, famous climber Hayden Kennedy, was only partially buried by the avalanche, searched for his buried partner, couldn’t find her, hiked out, and notified authorities.
The next day, Hayden took his own life in grief.
I just read this. The fact that he took his own life only deepens the tragedy.
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Oct 10, 2017 - 03:55pm PT
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Damn.. tears in the keyboard.......
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Oct 10, 2017 - 03:56pm PT
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He must have needed to be with her.
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supafly
Trad climber
vancouver, bc
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Oct 10, 2017 - 04:29pm PT
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What a sad, sad story :`(
I've followed Hayden around the world, the two biggest memories are his amazing Patagonia bolt-chop-fest with Jason Kruk and the little video below.
https://vimeo.com/50101783
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Happy Cowboy
Social climber
Boz MT
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Oct 10, 2017 - 04:54pm PT
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Yeti, thanks for the contribution ^^^^. Deep sorrow
Side note Yeti, we climbed together in Tetons/Irene's in mid 70's.
I live south of Boz near Leverech. My #586-7853 Donnie Black
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WBraun
climber
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Oct 10, 2017 - 04:54pm PT
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He must have needed to be with her.
That's NOT how you do it.
You end up even farther away.
So sad .....
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Oct 10, 2017 - 05:58pm PT
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hey there say, all... i just read this on a friend's page at facebook share, ... so very sad to hear this...
my prayers and condolences to his family and their loved ones...
:(
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Avery
climber
New Zealand
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Oct 10, 2017 - 05:59pm PT
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This is truly heartbreaking.
My heart bleeds for all concerned.
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Kalimon
Social climber
Ridgway, CO
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Oct 10, 2017 - 06:03pm PT
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Truly heart crushing to hear that this incredibly sincere, talented young man has left the physical plane. My best thoughts to the people that loved him the most. Such an inspiring individual all the way around . . . bless you Hayden.
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drF
Trad climber
usa
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Oct 10, 2017 - 06:05pm PT
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^^^^
Good to see you posting up Avery!
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Oct 10, 2017 - 06:13pm PT
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So heartbreaking and sad
:(
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TwistedCrank
climber
Released into general population, Idaho
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Oct 10, 2017 - 06:24pm PT
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They all hurt.
This one really hurts.
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Oct 10, 2017 - 06:48pm PT
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A shit!
I was going to post yesterday but held out hope that it wasn't true.
So very sorry to all family and friends.
I'm really at a loss for words.
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RichWelk
Trad climber
San Diego
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Oct 10, 2017 - 07:03pm PT
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Unreal... heart breaking. RIP to both.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Oct 10, 2017 - 07:08pm PT
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This is tragic, stunning news.
There are no words...
Prayers for the families and friends of these two bright young souls.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Oct 10, 2017 - 07:23pm PT
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A great sadness overcomes me upon reading of Hayden and Inge.
I didn't have the honor of knowing Hayden but his presence and his accomplishments and his manner all filled my heart with the joy of knowing that climbing as I know it and practice it was in the good hands of this remarkable climber and his partners to carry into the future.
My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
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murcy
Gym climber
sanfrancisco
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Oct 10, 2017 - 08:04pm PT
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Horrible. This world is all there is. She wouldn't want you to pass up the rest of it for a gesture. And you shouldn't have. But we have to be in awe of your real depth, which we see in your writings and in your acts.
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