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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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Jul 12, 2010 - 03:06pm PT
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God Bless...
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Tea
Trad climber
Behind the Zion Curtain
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Jul 12, 2010 - 05:14pm PT
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So sad. My heart goes out to all who were close to her.
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MisterE
Social climber
Bouncy Tiggerville
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Jul 12, 2010 - 06:28pm PT
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Thanks for the link, way.
I borrowed this from the link, it shows such spirit - breaks my heart:
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Fuzzywuzzy
climber
suspendedhappynation
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Jul 12, 2010 - 06:36pm PT
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What a spirit
Rest In Peace
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JCastelaz
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Jul 12, 2010 - 06:53pm PT
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Chris, you inspire me. Thank you for our day together.
For those of you who knew Chris and would find comfort in learning about her last day, I put a summary on the facebook page discussion board, linked above but I'll link it again.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=136210793068504
Thank you to everyone for your thoughts.
-Jim
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TripL7
Trad climber
san diego
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Jul 12, 2010 - 07:04pm PT
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So sad, so sorry...
R.I.P. Chris!
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Gene
Social climber
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Jul 12, 2010 - 07:04pm PT
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Stay strong, Jim. My thoughts are with you.
g
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cowpoke
climber
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Jul 12, 2010 - 07:11pm PT
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my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to her family and friends -- from the pictures and other posts, it is clear that they have suffered a terrible loss. very sad.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Jul 12, 2010 - 07:22pm PT
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God bless and may she rest now.
me and some friends were staring at Eichorn over beers on the Bunny Slopes ledge Saturday evening. It was so beautiful. We had no idea a beautiful spirit had just been lost.
Wow...
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Fluoride
Trad climber
Hollywood, CA
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Jul 12, 2010 - 08:57pm PT
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I don't know why but this loss upsets me a great deal. RIP Chris.
Wish I'd known her.
Any woman who solos the Captain.....MAD props.
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yogiclimber
Social climber
Martinez, CA
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Jul 12, 2010 - 11:27pm PT
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Very sorry to hear of this loss. Sending love to all of her family and friends.
A fellow climber,
Mel
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sarabina
Social climber
the other Disney in...CA
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Jul 13, 2010 - 12:10am PT
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Terrible shock to hear this news. Followed her accomplishments in the valley with awe and amazement. Humbled by her will and determination. From what people that knew her well have said about her, she was a beautiful person that sent sunshine into people's lives with her gentle and kind spirit.
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Pierre
Big Wall climber
Sweden
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Jul 13, 2010 - 04:31am PT
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No - No -Noooo!
Dazed...
I just found out - tears streaming down my face,
WHY!
Chris - my dear Christina - I can't bear this again, please come back...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jul 13, 2010 - 07:24am PT
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hey there say, pierre... oh my... :( i am very sorry for your loss, that you just now learned of... :(
prayers for you, today, along with for her family...
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gobirdgo
Trad climber
southampton ny
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Jul 13, 2010 - 12:58pm PT
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It is with overwhelming sadness that I write this. I had the brief pleasure of meeting Chris on the summit of Cathedral Peak that tragic day. My climbing partner Patrick and I chatted with Chris and Jim for about 20 minutes on the summit of Cathedral, and in that brief time, you could tell the kind of bright spirit Chris had.
As Patrick and I descended Cathedral, we spotted Chris and Jim on the summit of Eichorn and took a few pictures of them. A few minutes later we heard Jim's shouts and realized what had happened. We let Jim know we were helping, and reminded him to stay safe. Then Patrick, who is an EMT, and another helpful climber, Ryan from Montana, andJim went to search for Chris, while I climbed to the ridge on Cathedral and called 911. Unfortunately, we were to learn it was a recovery, not a rescue.
A couple of thoughts, first, I have to commend the YOSAR team for their quick response and professionalism. Dave and Kevin in particular demonstrated great compassion as we hiked out with Jim.
Second, needless to say Jim was (and I'm sure, still is) devastated. To those of you who know him, he can use your love and support.
My sympathies go out to all those who knew and loved Chris.
Eric
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TwistedCrank
climber
Ideeho-dee-do-dah-day boom-chicka-boom-chicka-boom
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Jul 13, 2010 - 01:06pm PT
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This news is like a sucker punch to the gut.
I'm so sorry for Chris and everyone who knew her and all of us that didn't but wish we had.
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zeta
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Jul 13, 2010 - 03:15pm PT
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I'm so sorry to hear this news! I didn't know Chris but can tell through this thread how amazing she was as a person. I can imagine the joy she felt on top of Cathedral--for those of us who climb that mountain repeatedly, it is such a special place. This is such a tragic loss and my heart goes out to those of her friends and family who are hurting right now.
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eujin
climber
California
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Jul 13, 2010 - 06:08pm PT
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In Memory of Chris Chan Memorial Service for Chris Chan
Sunday July 18, 2010, 1-3 pm
Stanford Memorial Church
Stanford, CA 94305
Reception to follow.
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brat
climber
El Portal
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Jul 13, 2010 - 06:10pm PT
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The world lost a beautiful and talented woman. I'm sorry we never got to do our wall, Chris.
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