Chris gay yosemite death

James “Christopher” Gay, 39, of Yosemite National Park passed away unexpectedly October 15, He was born on January 7, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. On October 15, , Yosemite Search and Rescue Team member Chris Gay died in an accident on Mariuolumne Dome. This is a profound loss for the YOSAR family and for all of us here in Yosemite National Park.

Chris was a true Yosemite Search and Rescue hero and valued member of our SAR team. James "Christopher" Gay, 39, of Yosemite National Park passed away unexpectedly October 15, He was born on January 7, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Chris graduated from Hylton High. On the afternoon of October 15, Chris told his friends at the Tuolumne Meadows Search and Rescue site that he was going out to free solo Hobbit Book, a that he had soloed many times before.

The following morning Chris’s body was found at the base of the slabs below the route. James Christopher Gay, 39, of Yosemite National Park passed away unexpectedly October 15, He was born on January 7, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Chris graduated from Hylton High School in Virginia and began a life of adventure. He embraced opportunities and passions which included music,. All reactions: 56 comments 14 shares. She was an unusual person with many interests.

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Her friends most often mention her enthusiasm for life and all it has to offer. She was highly educated and yet a person of great humility. Her smile was legendary and she made friends instantly. I first saw her through my camera lens, as she made an ascent of the Salathe Wall, in June of , with Clint Cummins. I later met her briefly at the ElCap Bridge some time after that climb.

It was a delight to have her around as she was always laughing and enjoying herself. I was fortunate in being able to photograph her solo climb of the Shield on ElCap. I had missed her solo of Zodiac a few weeks before as I had yet to arrive to shoot the Fall Season in Her solo of the Shield was an inspiration to all who were able to read about it on the ElCap Report, or witness it, from the Bridge, in person. Later in the Fall we would talk from time to time about what she wanted to do in her future.

She was uncertain but wanted to be sure that climbing was a part of it. The Season closed out and she went to China and I went home.

This past Spring I came up and photographed as usual and got word of a woman solo on Tangerine Trip. Well, after the climb was over, who should walk up to me at the Bridge but Chris, all grubby looking, like she had just done a big climb. Ahhhh, the mystery was solved!! Trish turned out to be Chris herself!! I last spoke to her a few days before her death…. I have to tell you, my heart is so broken over this event that I can hardly stand to think about it….

So, we remember our friend and are richer for having had her with us, albeit for such a short time…. Never knew you. Like many I know what it's like to lose somebody special. Figured while I pass by I'd leave my condolences. Good luck to any and all in this world. The only world we'll ever know. I dated Chris. I met her at Vertical Hold, a climbing gym in San Diego. She said she was training for El Capitan.

I introduced her to Fatburger in Pacific Beach. She tried to order a chicken breast sandwich. I wouldn't let her! She was probably the sweetest, most humble person I've ever known.