RIP: Marty and Denali Scmidt

[~mikey b]

http://climber.co.nz/news/tragedy-k2

Sad. A fellow patroller from Bear Valley was killed along with his father in an avalanche on K2. Denali was a great kid, a very talented skier and climber and a hell of a fine patroller. His dry erase board artwork in the Bear Top patrol shack was always something to look forward to. I particularly remember one he did of a CPR movie we did where we saved the guy's life.

So long fellas....you'll be missed.

[snapt]

RIP, guys. Sorry for your loss Mike. Marty was a former Pararescue operator. I don't think a human can get much more badass.

[BFD]

Marty was part of the crew I was lucky enough to fall in with when I arrived in AK. Now there is one less to talk old times with. RIP Marty and Denali

[strawjack]

sorry for your loss guys.




fuck avalanches

[FrankZappa]

Sad. A tragic loss. Condolences to friends and family.

Last summer a pal of mine bagged Denali with the two of them and team Honeybadger.

A few years ago Marty took this pic of my pal when they bagged Aoraki / Mount Cook.



RIP you two.

[NoPostholio]

Condolences to those who knew these two. Watched that video and was amazed at their skill level - RIP

[~mikey b]

from thepinetree.net

Dear family and friends, It is with deep sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of Denali and Marty on K2. Though considered by the climbing community to be some of the world's most respected mountaineers, the mountain's powerful conditions do not discriminate. As Marty would say, “The mountain chooses your path.” Though Marty described K2 as magical and majestic, the mountain decided to make it their final resting place as they were taken by an avalanche while sleeping together in their tent at camp 3 during the night of July 26. Marty could not help but express his pride in his son as Denali led the way on their climb with skill beyond his age. Denali was so happy to be by his side, sharing their passion for climbing together as a father-son team. Every time Denali called he was overflowing with the beauty he had experienced there....

A memorial service celebrating their lives will be held at Bear Valley Lodge on Sunday August 11th at 2 p.m. All are welcome. Food will be provided and lodging is available at the Bear Valley Lodge 209 753 2327 and the Bear Valley Real Estate 209 753 2334 will have houses and condos available. There will also be lots of room with friends and to camp. Denali loved the color blue, please wear some for him, and red for Marty as well.

Denali's family is asking for everyone who would like to, to contribute a story, memory, or thought about one or both of them - maybe an an experience you had, a way they have affected your life, a funny (or serious) story, or anything you would like to eternalize in their memory. Photos, links, and videos are also welcome. What is contributed by Friday, August 9th will be on display at the service. A book will also be available for your handwritten stories and messages. Everything will be immortalized in a collection that will be made available to Denali and Marty’s family, friends and anyone interested in celebrating and remembering their special lives. Please email all contributions to Larisa at this email that has been set up: denalimarty@gmail.com. Larisa and friends will also be creating a slideshow for both Marty and Denali so please also send any photos you would like to be included.

No one was more passionate about life than Denali and Marty. As Sarah Wilson, a fellow adventurer, mentions in her tribute to them, "this tragedy reminds us that we only have today to live and love, to inspire others and to have the adventure of our lives – as both Marty and his son Denali did." Denali and Marty would have wanted us to channel our heartache into passion for life and love for each other. The world has lost two special souls whose light must be carried on through us all.

Love,
Larisa (Denali's honey) family and friends

[RapeWhistle4You]

sorry for your loss guys.
fuck avalanches

Yes, this

[Hacksaw]

Mike,
I'll put Denali's name on the ISSW list.
Halsted

[~mikey b]

Thanks Halsted.

[axebiker]

Sad - ++vibes++ to all who knew them or had their lives touched by them. They sound like great people.

[TBS]

Tough deal. Vaya con Dios Marty and Denali. Hope that all who knew these two can share a bit of their spirit as they move on.

[Schemeboat]

Im sorry for your loss. It has been another very tough year for the top brass (read: patrol) in the ski industry.

[~mikey b]

thanks

one of the things that is odd is that Denali is the 3rd ex- ski patroller from BV to die this year

in April, Zach Orman was killed in a paragliding accident in AZ and in June, Luke Sheehy was killed by a falling branch on a fire he'd jumped on in the Modoc NF

I didn't know either of those two lads

[Hacksaw]

Mike,
Can you track down the dates of death for me? I'll put them on the list.
Halsted

[~mikey b]

sure

Luke Sheehy

Zach Orman

[Hacksaw]

Got them Mike.

[~mikey b]

You should talk to Zoot or Mahattly if you want more about those boys.

[Hacksaw]

Ihave enoughfor the ISSW list....

[The Dad]

Just saw this.

RIP indeed.

[~mikey b]

here's young Denali hauling young Colin across the pond with an Akja at BV a few years back

[Ski to Be]

This sucks. RIP.

[Alaskan Rover]

I think this is Denali's art blog...wasn't sure until I saw the climber.

Note: The montage (is that what it is?) of exposed film in first picture pertains to second pic...click on the second pic.

RIP Marty and Denali. May you find snowy steeps and pow wherever your spirits may be.

http://www.denalisart.blogspot.com/2...ughts.html?m=1