R.I.P. Tomaz Humar - GoFuckYourself.com

WarChild · 11-15-2009, 02:14 PM

Humar, 40, who was married with two children, conquered hundreds of difficult alpine routes around the world, including some of the hardest climbs in the Himalayas.

Viki Groselj, a fellow Slovenian mountaineer and a good friend, described Humar as a "mountaineering genius whose accomplishments have been admired by the whole world."

"Above all, he was a supreme climber who moved the boundaries of possible," Groselj said. "He had an amazing gift and amazing strength."

Slovenian journalist Matija Grah, who covered Humar's career, said he "climbed the peaks others had avoided."

In 1999, Humar became the first climber ever to go solo up the southern face of the French peak Daulaghiri. He also tackled the 22,000 ft (6,800m) Ama Dablam in 1996, for which he was awarded a French mountaineering award.

Journalist Silvo Tersek said Humar believed in a "metaphysical contact" with the mountains that was far greater than the fear of the dangers he faced.

Mountain climbing is popular in Slovenia, an Alpine nation, and Humar's climbs were closely watched by his fellow-Slovenes. His death left the country deeply saddened, and Prime Minister Borut Pahor sent a note of condolence to Humar's family.

Gerold Biner, flight operations manager for the Swiss Air Zermatt company, said earlier that Humar's body was recovered early on Saturday by a three-man rescue team.

"They called me ... to tell me the rescue mission was over," Mr Biner said.

Humar last contacted his base on Monday to say he had been injured while climbing Langtang Lirung. Groselj said Humar had broken his leg and become stranded.

Rescuers in Katmandu said that Sherpa guides had trekked the snowy slopes where Humar was supposed to be but could not find him earlier in the week.

Heavy snowfall on Wednesday and Thursday also forced climbers to postpone searches because of increased avalanche risk.

Humar was climbing a difficult route up Langtang Lirung, which made rescue efforts even more difficult.

Mr Biner said the team "spotted him quite quickly" on Saturday.

"He was lower than expected, at 5,600 metres not 6,300 metres," he said.

In 2005, Humar was trapped in the Himalayas on an icy ledge of Nanga Parbat mountain during a solo climb.

Two Pakistani army helicopter pilots eventually saved him and were later decorated with Slovenia's highest award for bravery.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...ound-dead.html

After Shock Media · 11-15-2009, 02:18 PM

Did not know much of him. Sounds like he will be very missed.
I will also be looking up more about him.

Manowar · 11-15-2009, 02:21 PM

RIP, he lived a nice life

WarChild · 11-15-2009, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Did not know much of him. Sounds like he will be very missed.
I will also be looking up more about him.

He was a Mountaineering god.

Iron Fist · 11-15-2009, 02:35 PM

Idiot.... there's a reason why other climbers avoided the mountains he climbed.... that what happens when you run around with lack of oxygen.... you get more retarded.

A-n-D-r-E-S · 11-16-2009, 06:33 AM

R.i.p.

11-15-2009, 02:14 PM	#1
WarChild Let slip the dogs of war. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bermuda Posts: 17,263	R.I.P. Tomaz Humar Humar, 40, who was married with two children, conquered hundreds of difficult alpine routes around the world, including some of the hardest climbs in the Himalayas. Viki Groselj, a fellow Slovenian mountaineer and a good friend, described Humar as a "mountaineering genius whose accomplishments have been admired by the whole world." "Above all, he was a supreme climber who moved the boundaries of possible," Groselj said. "He had an amazing gift and amazing strength." Slovenian journalist Matija Grah, who covered Humar's career, said he "climbed the peaks others had avoided." In 1999, Humar became the first climber ever to go solo up the southern face of the French peak Daulaghiri. He also tackled the 22,000 ft (6,800m) Ama Dablam in 1996, for which he was awarded a French mountaineering award. Journalist Silvo Tersek said Humar believed in a "metaphysical contact" with the mountains that was far greater than the fear of the dangers he faced. Mountain climbing is popular in Slovenia, an Alpine nation, and Humar's climbs were closely watched by his fellow-Slovenes. His death left the country deeply saddened, and Prime Minister Borut Pahor sent a note of condolence to Humar's family. Gerold Biner, flight operations manager for the Swiss Air Zermatt company, said earlier that Humar's body was recovered early on Saturday by a three-man rescue team. "They called me ... to tell me the rescue mission was over," Mr Biner said. Humar last contacted his base on Monday to say he had been injured while climbing Langtang Lirung. Groselj said Humar had broken his leg and become stranded. Rescuers in Katmandu said that Sherpa guides had trekked the snowy slopes where Humar was supposed to be but could not find him earlier in the week. Heavy snowfall on Wednesday and Thursday also forced climbers to postpone searches because of increased avalanche risk. Humar was climbing a difficult route up Langtang Lirung, which made rescue efforts even more difficult. Mr Biner said the team "spotted him quite quickly" on Saturday. "He was lower than expected, at 5,600 metres not 6,300 metres," he said. In 2005, Humar was trapped in the Himalayas on an icy ledge of Nanga Parbat mountain during a solo climb. Two Pakistani army helicopter pilots eventually saved him and were later decorated with Slovenia's highest award for bravery. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...ound-dead.html __________________ .

11-15-2009, 02:18 PM	#2
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	Did not know much of him. Sounds like he will be very missed. I will also be looking up more about him. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

11-15-2009, 02:35 PM	#5
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11-15-2009, 02:21 PM	#3
Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	RIP, he lived a nice life