Two of my favorite memories of Lee, one of which is one of my favorite memories of climbing. I, as most do, loved the Basic class and all of the WAC instructors who brought me into this crazy world of climbing and, of course, taught me how to be safe while doing it. The day my group summited the Tooth, I was hooked on Alpine climbing forever - what an amazing day!
I'll always remember how much I looked up to Lee, especially on that day - such a fit and sprightly climber, and at his age - wow ;) I remember rappelling down the tooth and Lee mentioning that he just hated rappels, and me thinking - what? a weakness? Super-climber rappelling down Kryptonite? Naw. A year later, even after he pulled a rock onto himself climbing, and was on crutches, he didn't loose his gumption and desire to conquer - I loved his water bottle holder that he affixed to his crutches. What a riot and what a kind man.
I'll remember you Lee!
XO, Kate Ronkainen
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