The only reason I found out something was amiss is because I tried to get a permit.Quote:
You guys are quick to find things out!
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The only reason I found out something was amiss is because I tried to get a permit.Quote:
You guys are quick to find things out!
Come on Tanya!, were you born yesterday???? That's why we have this forum here:Quote:
Originally Posted by tanya
http://uutah.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=53
Honestly....
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Originally Posted by Kazak
Not good news. Condolences to the family.
Canyoneering fatality at Zion National Park
By PATRICE ST. GERMAIN
patrices@thespectrum.com
ZION NATIONAL PARK
FYI
ZION NATIONAL PARK
http://www.northwashoutfitters.com/advancedcourse.htm
Eek, look at the bottom of the page.....
This really sucks...Quote:
Killed in the accident was Keith Beidermann of Garden Grove, Calif.
My condolences to the family. Sad day. Gratefully, this hardly ever happens in this sport. Be safe out there.
Edit: Wasn't meant to mean.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kazak
Sorry to hear. Condolences to the family.
Price
I hate to say this.... but for the extremely small number of folks participating in this sport the fatality rate seems pretty high to me... barely two years ago we lost two in Choprock. And was it last year one in Behunin...Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott Card
This is not a forgiving sport.
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I agree. There have been a lot of deaths for such a small sport. If you count the tourist canyons fatilities in Europe and Antelope due to flash floods, the numbers are even higher, but not the ratio.Quote:
I hate to say this.... but for the extremely small number of folks participating in this sport the fatality rate seems pretty high to me... barely two years ago we lost two in Choprock. And was it last year one in Behunin...
Anyway, the news gets worse. This was popular canyons group member desertres group. He request waiting before speculation and rumors start. The post is below.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canyons/message/37647
Sad, very sad.
This is very sad, my condolences to his family. A sad day for all of us that enjoy outdoor Utah.
Win
Hey Price that was a pretty cold comment.
ICE: please elaborate on the death in Behunin. I guess I missed it the first time around. thx.
Sorry to hear this.
a pretty cold comment indeed ... straight up callous.Quote:
Originally Posted by bruce from bryce
So I missed by a few years.... it sure doesn't seem like 4 years ago....Quote:
Originally Posted by bruce from bryce
Canyoneering Fatality -Zion NP
NPS Morning Report
September 10, 2003
On Friday, September 5th, Christopher Frankewicz, 37, of Springdale, fell while descending through Behunin Canyon, a rugged canyoneering route that involves route finding, numerous rappels, and normally takes about eight hours. Frankewicz was traveling alone and intended to complete the trip in one day. Friends reported him overdue late Friday evening, and a ground search was begun early on Saturday morning. In late morning, a helicopter joined the search. Frankewicz
DAMN!!! This is not good!
Many, many condolences to his family.
I had planned to do Heaps later this summer.......currently reconsidering.
Press Release
Canyoneering Fatality in Zion National Park
Date: June 5, 2007
Contact: David Eaker, 435-772-7811
Contact: Ron Terry, 435-772-0160
Keith Beidermann, 48, of Garden Grove, California, fell to his death while canyoneering in Heaps Canyon in Zion National Park on Monday evening, June 4. The fatality is currently under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff
very sorry to hear this,condolences to those there and family.
so it was heaps not behunin.
Ditto...Quote:
Originally Posted by rockgremlin
I wonder if a bolt(s) blew out on him? What a terrifying way to go. My condolences to his family as well.