Mark Hesse dies at BRC

Still pretty shocked by the news. It happened on Jan. 27.

climbing.com/news/mark-hess…

How tragic! My condolences.

Any MP members there to shed light on what may have happened?

It's going to take an autopsy I think, George. It may just be incidental that he was in the gym.

Got a phone call from a buddy this morning telling me about this terrible news. Still can't believe it really. I didn't know Mark real well but climbed with him quite a few times over the years, such a positive person that always had a smile on his face. What a sad day for climbing communities all over the country. He did so much for so many areas it's hard to even comprehend.
You'll be missed, RIP my freind.

One the old school C-Springs Giants. One of my heroes

My heart goes out to all who have loved Mark.

Really sad.

RIP Mark

That's so sad and sudden. I will always remember working with Mark on trail repairs in the Crestone basin. I was guiding there that summer but I lent my hands and back to help Mark and his crew anyway I could. He certainly wasn't shy about using any available space in my pack to haul tools! His enthusiasm and obvious trail building expertise will be missed. The community is poorer without him.
He used to come in to Mountain Chalet every-now-and-again when I worked there, always a wealth of knowledge. We would talk about some crazy story or local lore and after a few laughs he would say "now let me tell you how it REALLY happened!" and that version was always as good as or better than the myth.
Rest easy buddy.
A.C.

Mark was an inspirational figure to me as a developing rock climber!
My deepest condolences to his family and community.

According to the coroner’s report Mark most likely died from blunt injuries sustained in a fall in which he was not tied into the auto-belay anchor.
climbing.com/news/mark-hess…

There is another thread that deals with this problem. Perhaps a better place for discussion of the accident than here.

mountainproject.com/v/autob…

Having made a similar mistake seven years ago and survived (I was 15 feet up), it’s a poignant pain that I felt when reading the report. I have often thought how lucky I was that I didn’t get to the top. I never met Mike personally but knew about him from reputation. Condolences to his family and friends.

Rob.calm

George, l left the certificate on Washerwoman. 404 Vigil St, Taos, NM 87571. Thanks, Dennis