I went to college in Montana and Saintgrizzly's artful pages inspired several of my trips. I really appreciated the writing, photography and effort he put into them. Thank you Aaron for presenting a beautiful insight into the man behind those pages.
Aaron,
Thanks for posting this. Like so many here on SP I always associated Vernon with Montana - specifically GNP. I never knew he got his start in Colorado.
A great tribute to a great man. Thanks again.
Mark
Thank you all for honoring Vernon here at Summit Post.
I had the honor myself of three climbs with Vernon and communication with him by phone and email. Though my aquaintance with Vernon was only recent and not frequent, he always made me feel that we were good friends.
It was very sad to hear last year of his health concerns and now of our loss of him.
The only bright side is to know that he had a life so rich in experiences, that he had so many friends, and that he will be here in spirit through his writings.
Thanks Aaron for the work you did and sharing the tribute to Vern. I was able to climb with Vern a few times his kindness and his passion for climbing were a joy for everyone. We will miss him.
Vernon now climbs the mountains where the rock is solid, the water is pure and the sky is blue...
Thanks Aaron for writing up this account. I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your great friend. Even though the circumstances are sad, it's good to see you in SP.
Take care,
Kamil
Excellent tribute. Thanks for sharing. I first stumbled across Saint Grizzly for his submissions on GNP. I too love that place and share his thoughts on the park. Next time I visit a summit there, I'll have a kindred spirit in my thoughts.
Holsti97 - Mar 2, 2011 7:47 am - Voted 10/10
Thanks AaronThe photos turned out good. Thanks for sharing.
Sarah Simon - Mar 2, 2011 10:16 am - Voted 10/10
Fitting tributeto a worthy role model for all who love the mountains.
Thanks,
Sarah
juneauhiker - Mar 2, 2011 2:50 pm - Voted 10/10
Thank youI went to college in Montana and Saintgrizzly's artful pages inspired several of my trips. I really appreciated the writing, photography and effort he put into them. Thank you Aaron for presenting a beautiful insight into the man behind those pages.
EricChu - Mar 2, 2011 5:34 pm - Voted 10/10
Thanks for this post!This is a wonderful tribute to one of SummitPost's best members! I am very sad about the fate that struck him.
May his soul rest in peace and serenity.
imontop - Mar 2, 2011 6:38 pm - Voted 10/10
Very nice work!Great tribute to a great climber. Love his stuff here on SP.
MarkDidier - Mar 2, 2011 7:07 pm - Voted 10/10
Thanks for PostingAaron,
Thanks for posting this. Like so many here on SP I always associated Vernon with Montana - specifically GNP. I never knew he got his start in Colorado.
A great tribute to a great man. Thanks again.
Mark
ThePaul - Mar 3, 2011 4:34 pm - Voted 10/10
Thank you for honoring...Thank you all for honoring Vernon here at Summit Post.
I had the honor myself of three climbs with Vernon and communication with him by phone and email. Though my aquaintance with Vernon was only recent and not frequent, he always made me feel that we were good friends.
It was very sad to hear last year of his health concerns and now of our loss of him.
The only bright side is to know that he had a life so rich in experiences, that he had so many friends, and that he will be here in spirit through his writings.
ClimbingSparky - Mar 3, 2011 6:36 pm - Hasn't voted
A Gentle SoulThanks Aaron for the work you did and sharing the tribute to Vern. I was able to climb with Vern a few times his kindness and his passion for climbing were a joy for everyone. We will miss him.
kamil - Mar 3, 2011 7:37 pm - Voted 10/10
...Vernon now climbs the mountains where the rock is solid, the water is pure and the sky is blue...
Thanks Aaron for writing up this account. I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your great friend. Even though the circumstances are sad, it's good to see you in SP.
Take care,
Kamil
Diego Sahagún - Mar 6, 2011 7:03 pm - Voted 10/10
Aaron,It's so nice remembering a friend like that. I should do the same about my dad but I'm still not going to do it.
Take care mate
Moni - Mar 6, 2011 7:54 pm - Voted 10/10
Thanksfor the very fine tribute to Vern. I'm gonna miss him like heck!
Scott Pierce - Mar 6, 2011 10:27 pm - Hasn't voted
AaronLooks like Vern earned (and gave back) full value. Thanks for posting.
mtnturf - Mar 6, 2011 11:16 pm - Hasn't voted
ThanksNice tribute to your friend. Thanks for sharing.
schmid_th - Mar 7, 2011 3:22 am - Voted 10/10
Thanks...for your very personal tribune to Vernon!
May he rest in peace!
Charles - Mar 7, 2011 4:25 am - Hasn't voted
Thankscharles
Alan Ellis - Mar 7, 2011 8:41 am - Voted 10/10
Thank youGreat tribute to a great man. Thanks for posting.
AE
mike_lindacher - Mar 7, 2011 12:18 pm - Voted 10/10
Touching ReportExcellent tribute. Thanks for sharing. I first stumbled across Saint Grizzly for his submissions on GNP. I too love that place and share his thoughts on the park. Next time I visit a summit there, I'll have a kindred spirit in my thoughts.
Noondueler - Mar 7, 2011 7:25 pm - Voted 10/10
Didn't have to read it.A true mountaineer in every sense of the word.
His transission was surely sublime.
dadndave - Mar 8, 2011 1:38 am - Voted 10/10
.Thankyou Aaron.
Senad Rizvanovic - Mar 8, 2011 9:56 am - Voted 10/10
..Great story about great man!