Body of Famed Climber Christine Boskoff Finally Coming Home
A process that has taken an unusually long 10 months is finally about to end. The body of legendary climber and owner of the world reknown expedition company, Mountain Madness, is finally coming home.
Christine Boskoff, who went missing in China last December with her climbing partner Charlie Fowler, will finally be heading back to Appleton, Wisconsin for a proper burial and ceremony.
You may all remember the headlines last December for the search of Christine Boskoff and Charlie Fowler, that began on December 14, when the pair failed to return for a flight home. The news did make a few headlines in the papers, but for the most part was masked over by the ongoing search and rescue efforts of three lost climbers on Mt. Hood.
The ensuing search for Boskoff and Fowler soon hit a snag that left people wondering just where the two could have been. They had left to climb a few unknown peaks in the Sichuan Province of China, but left little clue as to where exactly they were heading.
In the coming days, luggage of the climbers would be located in a small village. This little clue led people to start wondering about the health of the climbers, but also led them to a few people who had seen Boskoff and Fowler in the area.
The search soon narrowed down to Genyen Peak. On December 27, bad news broke as it was learned that the body of Charlie Fowler had been discovered.
From an earlier report on The Adventurist:
“From what rescuers were saying, Charlie Fowler was the victim of an avalanche on the remote mountain. Fowler was not wearing a harness or ropes when he was found. It is thought that he was heading up the mountain to build a new basecamp when the avalanche struck. The only thing that Fowler had on was crampons and a large pack indicating that this could be the reason.
Christine Boskoff would not be found until eight months later on July 9 of 2007. Mountain Madness soon issued a press release of the finding of Christina Boskoff’s body, but it would not be until today, that her body would finally be coming off the mountain in China. The impending recovery efforts had been hampered by bad weather in the region for close to two months.
Christine Boskoff, a world reknown climber, had made successful summits of Everest twice, as well as five other 8,000 meter peaks. Christina was also the first North American female to top out on Lhotse, an Everest neighbor, and the fourth highest peak in the world.
From this article in The Appleton Post-Crescent today, it is learned that Christina Boskoff was cremated in China. Her ashes are currently making their way overseas where the family is planning on hosting a memmorial service in three weeks, then laying her to rest in a Sheboygan cemetary next to her late father.
We know that this ws not the outcome that everyone pictured for Boskoff, or Fowler for that matter, but we can all rest a bit easier knowing that some closure has come in this long ordeal for Christina’s family, friends, and associates. Let’s keep all of them in our thoughts.
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Markus Kronthaler’s Body Going Home–Highest Mountain Recovery EVER!!
Markus Kronthaler’s body has been recovered. This daring Expedition on Broad Peak was successfully initiated by Markus’ brother Georg.
Markus, who was climbing Broad Peak (8, 074 meters) last year, succumbed to exhaustion and dehydration after successfully making his summit bid. His body was found near the summit by a team of climbers put together by his brother. Georg, as well as the rest of the Welt de Berg Team members, will successfully go down in history after making the world’s highest altitude body recovery.
Georg Krothaler is hoping that his success at retrieving his brother’s body will help encourage other climbers that these recovery expeditions can succeed.
I don’t just want to bring my brother down—I want to change the ethical principles in high altitude climbing. We can’t only focus on our sport goals and thus walk literally over corpses—someone who had an accident doesn’t deserve to be left there like garbage. Read more
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China vs. Mother Nature: The Quest for Artificial Weather
Who controls the weather? This debate, in a round about way, has been taking place for centuries. When the weather was unbearably dry, ancient Indian nations would come together and perform their “Indian Rain Dance” to try to persuade the Gods to open up the skies–
Step ahead a couple of centuries to the present. A lengthy article in the Asian Times Online goes into detail about how China has been in the process of manufactoring weather since 1958. No, this isn’t science fiction.
China has seemingly developed a way to not only make it rain when it wants to, but to also control such things as hail storms. If you are still questioning the validity of all of this, The Chinese Government has stated that their methods have already been used to control the weather for such international events as the 1993 East Asian Games and the 1999 Horti-Expo in Yunnan..and next up on the list? The 2008 Olympic Games to be held in Beijing.
So How Does This All Work?
It would be alot easier to explain that China just hits a button, but actually it is a rather large scientific process. To bring it down to scope, the basics of the process involves firing rounds of silver oxide ammunition into the clouds. The weight of the silver oxide will cling to the water in the clouds and bring it back down to the ground.
This is a pretty interesting and scientifically proven method that just happened to be developed by the United States in the 1940’s and 50’s–but we lost interest in this on the belief that Mother Nature usually wins..
China has went on to take this research and expand significantly on what has been known about weather formation. Each of the Chinese Provinces now has it’s own Artificial Weather Modification Base. This is all controlled by the Chinese Government and they say when to enact the weather changing science.
The Artificial Weather Modification Department boasts over 32,000 chinese employees, as well as 7,100 anti-aircraft guns, 4,991 special rocket launchers and 30 specially equipped aircraft to help in this process. This is a large expenditure, but the thoughts behind it’s development can not be taken lightly. It was original enacted to help with the issue of drought that plagues a big size chunk of China.
There begs to be a couple of questions asked though…Silver-Oxide is a known polutant and poison in large quantities, how will this affect China in the future? They do mention that the silver oxide they use is in such small quantities to not have an effect on the environment, yet what happens as it builds up over the years?
Another question? If China can do this, why has this idea not been exported to the likes of Countries in Africa that could definately use this technology for both water and food, which they are currently suffering a major crisis with?
In a way though, this all seems pretty much amazing to me. If the United States would seemingly begin to use this technology, perhaps we could gain control of the massive wildfire outbreaks in the West, or they could broadcast a report of Artificial Rain on the news and we would all be guaranteed of knowing just when to bring the ol’ umbrella…
What are your thoughts?
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The Adventurist: A Call to All Outdoor Writers and Photographers!
I have just put the finishing touches on a new “Submit & Contact” Page here at The Adventurist. I am hoping that this new feature will be accepted and used by all of my great readers.
This page goes into detail about a few things I am looking for here at The Adventurist–and ways you might be able to get involved.
Do you love Adventure Writing or perhaps Great Outdoors Photography?–Help me share your incredible talents with a much bigger audience!
Head on Over to the “Submit & Contact” Page, found on a tab right up above this article, and Share your Adventures with the World!
Also, if you are looking to put me to work, there is info there as well….
Cheers-
J. Alan Hendricks, Editor
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BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Body of Christine Boskoff Found
In December of 2006, two high profile climbers Christine Boskoff and Charlie Fowler went missing in the Sechuan Province of China.
The subsequent news of this event shook the climbing community to it’s foundation. At the time in December 2006, much of the world was focused on three lost climbers on Mt. Hood in Oregon and the ensuing Rescue mission that eventually turned into a Recovery.
Charlie Fowler, a world reknown climber and photographer, along with Christine Boskoff, a World class climber in her own right and subsequent owner of Mountain Madness, one of the world’s leading mountain expedition companies, set out to claim some unchartered peaks in China. A vacation they had been planning on for two years.
The two soon dissappeared and an all out search effort ensued in China with little media coverage.
On December 29, 2006 Charlie Fowler’s body was found on Genyen Peak, but there were no signs of Christine.
On January 2, 2007 the search for Christine Boskoff was essentially called off with her being presumed dead.
On July 8th 2007, Everest is Ours, A Blog discussing Mt. Everest and the Climbing world made a post about the continued search for Christine Boskoff. You may find that HERE.
Also this month Climbing Magazine, which I am a subscriber also ran a story about Christine Boskoff and Charlie Fowler and the continued efforts to find Christine.
Today it is being reported by Mountain Madness President Mark Gunlogson that Christine Boskoff’s Body has been found near where Charlie Fowler’s was found last December.
Here is Mountain Madness’ Complete Press Release:
SEATTLE July 9, 2007 – The body of accomplished US climber Christine Boskoff was found in the mountains of southern China on July 3rd, local China time. The search and recovery team supported by Mountain Madness, the Seattle-based adventure guide company owned by Boskoff, resumed their search for Boskoff last May on the remote mountain peak of Genyan Massif in Sichuan Province.
Last November, Boskoff and her climbing partner Charlie Fowler, also a renowned high-altitude mountain climber, were on a personal climbing expedition in Sichuan Province when the pair failed to return to the U.S. Fowler’s body was recovered on December 27th, and search crews ceased their efforts to search and recover Boskoff until the spring due to winter weather. Both are believed to have died in an avalanche.
“We resumed the search and recovery efforts for Chris once the weather improved and rock fall hazards lessened,” said Mark Gunlogson, president of Mountain Madness. “This latest news brings closure to what was a great loss for her family, friends, Mountain Madness and the climbing community. Chris lived life to the fullest and she died doing what she loved best in one of her most favorite places to climb.”
“Chris established a legacy as one of the most successful female high altitude mountaineers in history, having climbed six 8,000 meter peaks including two successful ascents of Everest. She brought her tremendous climbing experience, unique humility for someone so accomplished, and love of the mountains to Mountain Madness and its many clients where she built one of the world’s foremost climbing organizations. We will miss her enthusiasm and infectious smile, but will continue to draw upon her spirit as we move forward,” said David C. Jones, Mountain Madness board member.
A memorial fund to benefit Room to Read has been set up in Boskoff’s name to benefit school children in Nepal. Boskoff was a former board member of the non-profit organization that helps establish schools, libraries and other educational infrastructures in developing countries. Room to Read is building a school in Nepal in Boskoff’s honor. Donations to the Boskoff memorial fund, as well as surplus funds from the Boskoff-Fowler search and recovery fund, will go to support the school in Nepal and scholarships for girls throughout the country.
“She was passionate about climbing and her love of the people and the cultures she traveled to, especially the children of Nepal and we’re honored to be a part of this lasting memorial for Chris,” said John Wood, founder and chief executive officer of Room to Read. “She was selfless in pursuit of our mission and passionate in her belief that children throughout the developing world should have access to great schools, teachers, libraries and books.”
To support the Boskoff memorial fund donations can be made at www.roomtoread.com or by sending a check to:
Room to Read – Mountain Madness Appeal
The Presidio
PO Box 29127
San Francisco, CA 94129About Mountain Madness:
Founded in 1984, Mountain Madness is an adventure guide travel service and mountaineering school based in Seattle, Washington. The company provides adventure-guided expeditions in Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania, as well as courses in rock climbing, avalanche and skiing. For more info: www.mountainmadness.com
Contact:
Mark Gunlogson
Mountain Madness
206-937-8389
markg@mountainmadness.com(Editor’s Note: This article was compiled from information obtained from the following sources: The Adventure Blog, the Everest is Ours Blog, and the MountainMadness Website as well as information contained here in The Adventurist.)
If you would like to catch up on the search for Christine Boskoff and Charlie Fowler, you may do so by clicking the following link for The Adventurist’s full coverage.
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BREAKING NEWS: CHRISTINE BOSKOFF’S BODY FOUND
CHRISTINE BOSKOFF’S Body has been found. She vanished while climbing in China last December with Charlie Fowler……
This story is developing and will be updated shortly….
J. Alan Hendricks, Editor
(This story has been updated. The Updated Post found on this site can be reached by clicking the following link. BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Body of Christine Boskoff Found. This article does include the official Press Release as given by MountainMadness, Christine Boskoff’s former company.)
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$5000 Charge for Wilderness Rescue Ignites Debate–Again.
A Kansas man has been billed $5000 for a wilderness rescue after he injured his ankle while hiking along a steep hillside.
This debate has been raging for well over a year now–whether or not people in the wilderness, when accidents happen, should be liable to pay for their rescue.
Kansas is only one of a number of states who have been looking in to billing people that have come to need a rescue involving local authorities. Colorado also has a similar law in place and one is also currently making the rounds in Utah.
The great Blog, Two-Heel Drive ran by Tom Mangan, tipped me off to the forementioned article featured in the June 18th issue of Rocky Mountain News discussing this incident, as well as the debate raging in Kansas. You may read the whole article HERE.
As far as Colorado is concerned, there has recently been news that another individual will be billed $7500 for his subsequent rescue as well.
This is reigniting a big debate amongst outdoor enthusiasts. Should they be charged or shouldn’t they? I have already expressed my own opinion on this matter as it pertains to climbers needing rescued–(please see story posted HERE, for my opinion.) How much is to much?
Alot of us go out and try to enjoy the peace and solitude of the outdoors for 1) it is great exercise, 2) it gets you away from the hustle and bustle of cities…and PEOPLE, and 3) It is alot cheaper to walk a trail then drive a car.
If all of us ran the risk of having to pay $7500 for rescue after a badly twisted ankle PLUS our own medical bills, would we still be outdoors?
Alot of the previous debate over this issue has occured mainly over climbers getting stranded high on mountains, as in the two incidents that have occured in the past year on Mt. Hood. More and more though, we as individuals are seeing this pop up for some things that seem–dare I say mundane?
I think the political motivation behind this issue has jumped from saving lives to making money, and in a sense, infringing upon our own freedoms to explore nature and the outdoors.
Perhaps a few people have taken advantage of the system. Perhaps a few have ended up where they never should have been in the first place without the experience or guidance they needed to be there. Is this a reason to Pigeonhole a whole section of the American population? Instead of going out to “Get Away From It All”, that “All” is slowly trying to step in and even take away the essence of being out there.
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The Complete Coverage! Everest 2007!
The Complete Coverage! Everest 2007! Click here!
As many of you might know, a couple of months back I mentioned that I would be setting up a Page on The Adventurist for the Everest 2007 Climbing season.
This page will be similar to the page covering the Mt. Hood Tragedy I covered in 2006 offering up all the links and stories as we publish them in one easily located space.
What this does is it allows all of my loyal readers an easier way to follow along with the Everest 2007 season as it happens, as well as lets you keep track of what HAS happened up to the latest story. At the top of this site, you will now see a headline that reads “The Complete Coverage! Everest 2007! Click Here!”, by clicking this, you will now have access to every story concerning the 2007 Everest Climbing season.
I hope you enjoy this convenient way of staying on track with the happenings on Everest this season. It is really shaping up to be a great season with many stories breaking daily. You will now find them all here!
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14 Year Old To Kick Off Seven Summits Quest
Pictured above (in the red shirt) is 14 year old Canadian Brandon Schupp. Brandon is embarking on a journey that will hopefully land him on the 7 highest summits on 7 different continents, all in hopes of raising awareness and money for Canadian Children Fighting Cancer.
Brandon’s Quest had it’s beginnings last year as the 13 year old Schupp climbed the Mountain of Good Hope, a 10,000 foot peak in Canada, and dedicated each foot of the mountain to one kid with cancer. The climb helped raise $140,000 last year for the Childhood Cancer Foundation.
2007 has sparked a new campaign, The Seven Summits. Brandon is hoping to raise more than $1,000,000 on his quest to become the World’s Youngest Seven Summiter–and do so before he turns 18. The previous record for the youngest person to summit all 7 of the highest peaks on the 7 continents currently belongs to a 20 year old. If Schupp is successful he will also become the youngest Canadian to ever summit Mt. Everest as well.
In order to kick things off right, Brandon Schupp will be embarking upon three expeditions in 2007 alone. Mt. Elbrus and Mt. Kilimajaro will start things off on a 21 day expedition beginning August 4–where he plans to try a back-to-back summit attempt of both of these peaks. This expedition will be followed up on December 16, 2007 with another 21 day Expedition to Mt. Aconcagua.
The first three summit expeditions are currently going by the name of “Brandon’s Dream: Mountain of Hope”. This Expedition plans to cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $65,000 total and Brandon is currently embarking on a massive fundraising drive to help support his campaign for 2007. Any extra money made will go directly to the Childhood Cancer Foundation.
If you might be interested in sponsoring Brandon for his upcoming 7 summits quest, you may find out more by going to www.brandonsdream.com .
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The Adventurist: The Top 15 Stories of the First Quarter–2007
2007 is shaping up to be a great year in the world of adventure–The Everest Season is around the corner and Michael Fournier will be skydiving from outerspace! Yep, you read that right.
Let’s take a look back at the Top 10 Stories featured here during the first quarter of 2007.
- Mt. Everest 2007: What Does a Climb Cost?
- Grizzly Man Timothy Treadwell: Adventurist or Idiot?
- The Adventurist: The David Tait Interview
- I am 17, Going to Climb Mt. Everest Next Year….
- Everest Back-to-Back: The David Tait Double-Traverse Expedition 2007
- Who Should Pay for Search and Rescue? The Controversy Ends…
- A Guide for the Extreme Sports Enthusiast: What are some of these?
- OuterSpace Extreme: Michael Fournier and the 130,000 Foot Skydive
- River Swimming The Amazon
- The Laneo Phenom
- To Hell and Back: Life and Death on Mt. Everest
- The Mt. Everest Chronicles: Who was Sir George Everest?
- Ueli Steck Annihilates Eiger Speed Record
- Super Sherpas! The Quest for Everest
- The Khumbu Icefall
And there you have it. I hope you enjoy taking a look back at some of the excitement that has been happening around here thus far in 2007 and will keep coming back for all of your adventure needs.
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