You're not really past the emotional trauma of something like that. I figure that had to be shared. Your title is an understatement, but certainly not inappropriate. Hope you "heal" fast.
What a horrible experience!!!!!!! I am sorry you had to see that Radek and Shirley.
The woman could have easily hit you guys.
I have done that scramble up to Angles Landing couple of times, and I know this kind of this can happen.
The visual and audio replay sticks with you a long time. A buddy and I were unfortunate enough to closely watch a woman fall 2-300m down Sir Donald. She hit about 5 times before slamming into a ledge. We tried to climb the next day but our heads and hearts were not in it. It was months before the sights and sounds faded. We did not know her but we both had to go through the various stages of grieving before getting back to climbing.
Take care and don't push it.
Being an O.R. nurse, I probably see more people die than most. It is never easy and for whatever reason, some bother me worse than others. I've saved murderers and been unable to save innocent children. Nice report, despite the tragedy. Not trying to be cooky, but if you don't find "healing" on your own, get some help.
you mentally prepare for certain things. Like falling rock, or falling yourself, but some things are so unexpected so impossible they can't be rehearsed in you mind. There is no way to prepare. Thanks for sharing you experience, it must have been hard to put in down in words. I hope that each of us reading this can take a little of the burden, I know I have. So I hope that in sharing the experience, it lightens the load a little for both of you.
cp0915 - Aug 24, 2009 5:52 pm - Voted 10/10
Wow, RadekHaunting.
rpc - Aug 24, 2009 7:05 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Wow, RadekIt was (is). Thanks for visiting Courtney.
Augie Medina - Aug 24, 2009 6:25 pm - Voted 10/10
Sounds likeYou're not really past the emotional trauma of something like that. I figure that had to be shared. Your title is an understatement, but certainly not inappropriate. Hope you "heal" fast.
rpc - Aug 24, 2009 7:06 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Sounds likeThanks MI - I feel horrible for the hiker's family.
Dow Williams - Aug 24, 2009 7:52 pm - Voted 10/10
well written Radekput the reader there...sry for the negative experience. Spend enough time exposed and I guess we are going to have those days. Unfortuate indeed.
rpc - Aug 24, 2009 8:36 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: well written RadekThanks Dow - I think you're right...still seems kinda weird...not like we climb in Zion a lot.
Deltaoperator17 - Aug 24, 2009 10:24 pm - Voted 10/10
Oh Radek and ShirleyMan, that was an epic tragic event for sure. I am sorry for the family but I am very glad you two are fine... well you know what I mean by fine.
Glad you are safe, I guess if you are out there long enough you probably will witness something horific.
rpc - Aug 25, 2009 12:39 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Oh Radek and ShirleyThanks Steve - tragedy for the family.
SJD - Aug 24, 2009 11:56 pm - Hasn't voted
Damn -Seems sureal, thank goodness the two of you are alright.
rpc - Aug 25, 2009 12:40 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Damn -Thanks SJD.
Marcsoltan - Aug 25, 2009 9:53 am - Voted 10/10
Oh man!!!!!!!What a horrible experience!!!!!!! I am sorry you had to see that Radek and Shirley.
The woman could have easily hit you guys.
I have done that scramble up to Angles Landing couple of times, and I know this kind of this can happen.
Sorry guys.
rpc - Aug 25, 2009 12:41 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Oh man!!!!!!!Thanks Marc - poor family.
Bill Kerr - Aug 25, 2009 2:20 pm - Voted 10/10
Trauma/grievingThe visual and audio replay sticks with you a long time. A buddy and I were unfortunate enough to closely watch a woman fall 2-300m down Sir Donald. She hit about 5 times before slamming into a ledge. We tried to climb the next day but our heads and hearts were not in it. It was months before the sights and sounds faded. We did not know her but we both had to go through the various stages of grieving before getting back to climbing.
Take care and don't push it.
rpc - Aug 25, 2009 6:53 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Trauma/grievingThanks Bill - appreciate the advice.
rpc - Aug 25, 2009 6:53 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: That's awful...Thanks Mike.
rpc - Aug 31, 2009 1:00 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Good GodThanks Taco.
BigRob - Aug 30, 2009 9:07 am - Voted 10/10
Nice Prose for Some Bad ShitBeing an O.R. nurse, I probably see more people die than most. It is never easy and for whatever reason, some bother me worse than others. I've saved murderers and been unable to save innocent children. Nice report, despite the tragedy. Not trying to be cooky, but if you don't find "healing" on your own, get some help.
Always enjoy your photos.
rpc - Aug 31, 2009 1:00 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice Prose for Some Bad ShitThanks and thanks for good words.
jmc - Aug 30, 2009 9:12 am - Voted 10/10
When you climbyou mentally prepare for certain things. Like falling rock, or falling yourself, but some things are so unexpected so impossible they can't be rehearsed in you mind. There is no way to prepare. Thanks for sharing you experience, it must have been hard to put in down in words. I hope that each of us reading this can take a little of the burden, I know I have. So I hope that in sharing the experience, it lightens the load a little for both of you.
rpc - Aug 31, 2009 1:01 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: When you climbThank you jmc.