Tag: RIP
Finn Bastian | Class of 2019 | In Memory
From PCT Trailsidereader’s Website “Every man in the mountain was heading there now, treading in solemn silence to pay their last respects.” The Key: A Novel by Simon Toyne, 2012 By Dave Baugher “Err, Dave – Do you really want to setup up your tent in that location?” questioned my son-in-law Patrick, as we organized camp after a long…
Hiker Struck, Killed By Lightning Near JMT in Sierra Wilderness
First came an immense flash of bright white light, then a sound like a cannon exploding feet away. Four backpackers’ thoughts quickly turned to the youngest member of their group, Nicholas Torchia, who was just behind them on their high Sierra backpack trip through the John Muir Wilderness of eastern Fresno County. “He’s been hit,”…
In Memory of Trevor Laher
Written by Doug Laher, the Father of Trevor, and posted on the Trek. This post really moved me and I wanted to share. Please take the time to listen to Back Packer Radio Podcast with Doug talking about Trevor and his legacy towards tail safety. You can listen to it here. On Halfway Anywhere, there…