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In Memoriam: Bradford Washburn, 1910-2007

With great sadness I received the news this morning that Bradford Washburn, an inspirational man, climber, photographer, and academic with a resume which defies imagination, passed away last night, January 10, 2007.

His dedication to climbing, photography, science, and preservation were nearly beyond measure, and his passing leaves me at once saddened at the loss of such a great man, but also inspired by the life he lead, the example he set, and the greatness for which we all can strive.

His background is far too extensive for me to go into here and now, so instead I'll point those who are interested to come great links online:

Visibility Unlimited - Outside Magazine
Bradford Washburn - Wikipedia
Photographing in high Places - Some of Bradford's photography
Biography of Bradford - King Albert Memorial Foundation
Eye of a Legend - More images of Bradford's on Outside Online
The Life of Bradford Washburn - The Boston Globe

There is much, much more to be found online on this amazing man. Read, and be inspired!

 

Let's say thanks...

Regardless of what you think of the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, one thing is clear: our troops deserve support. And, they especially need it at this time of year when they are far from friends, family, and loved ones.

In a great gesture of generosity, Xerox is offering to send FREE postcards to our troops. It only takes a minute to give them some support, and, again, it is FREE. So, why not do it? Go now to their website Let's Say Thanks (www.letssaythanks.com), take a minute to select your design and enter either a generic message or your own, and send a note to someone serving in the armed forces.

Happy Holidays!