Jim Detterline
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Re: Jim Detterline
I was talking to sdkeil last night about Jim; we met him on the North Face of Longs in 2013 in passing. He said he had about 370 summits of Longs at that point. I'm glad he hit the 400+ mark and it's an honor to have met him. Rest in peace, Jim.
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Re: Jim Detterline
May Jim's spirit rest in peace forever, and may his memory always be a blessing.
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Re: Jim Detterline
Beautiful tribute to Jim Detterline in The Alpinist:
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Re: Jim Detterline
Beautifully written tribute! Always an inspiring man. May Jim Rest In Peace.
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Re: Jim Detterline
Agreed, a beautifully written tribute, great to learn more about Jim. Prompted by that next-to-last photo, I now realize that the last time I saw him was when he and Lisa were descending the Trough as I was going up alone one February. I wish I had made the connection then, it would have been good to thank him again. Great guy, RIP.
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Re: Jim Detterline
I met him with Shawn and Caroline on Longs in January of 2013 and he was such a nice and humble guy. More than 1000 rescues! #LEGEND Great write up.Phill the Thrill wrote:Beautiful tribute to Jim Detterline in The Alpinist:
http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web16f/news ... rline-obit" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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