Author Topic: Accident Monday on the West Side (Read 41421 times)

Atomizer · « **Reply #40 on:** December 12, 2011, 07:54:21 AM »

Thanks for posting up Josh. This is a crazy story that brings tears to my every time I read about it, partially because of my own experience this year with a helicopter. Leaving my sweetie at that lake in 60 lake basin and hiking like mad to find a Ranger, I experienced a full range of emotions while hiking out not knowing whether she would be alive when I returned. There is nothing like those tense yet clear moments when you are doing your best to save another life. Brad and Josh, you did amazing things that day. It's already been said but it can't be said enough, you guys are heros.

squiddo · « **Reply #41 on:** December 12, 2011, 08:38:18 AM »

Thanks Josh. I'm sure writing this must have been incredibly difficult for you. I'm glad you did though and even more respect for you guys. Makes me think about re-upping my WFR cert and then some.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #42 on:** December 12, 2011, 08:47:02 AM »

Good job Josh.

I Check the site every day hoping for news of good results from surgery and now rehab. Positive vibes going your way

How is your injury josh?

mynameismud · « **Reply #43 on:** December 12, 2011, 09:15:52 AM »

Good to hear from you and I think we all appreciate the update. Very amazing. Lars was in good hands.

Hope you all get well soon.

MUCCI · « **Reply #44 on:** December 12, 2011, 01:27:58 PM »

Rob

The whole day I did not notice my left arm. Some abrasions and bleeding but everything was working fine. Driving home, I lost feeling in my left hand. Then I could not steer the car with the left arm. My forearm swelled up double the size near a laceration from the boulder. My wrist was not moving and the tendons felt like they were severed.

Go to the same hospital as lars (on my way already, convienent? yes.) Xrays and they come back with "crushed arm syndrom" or something. Very wierd. 2 days later my arm is 100%.

Sorry for the confusion, the last thing I told brad was that I think I broke my wrist and was in the hospital. So, not his mistake for listing that injury in his post.

Thanks everyone, I am going to see lars after he gets some time without visitors. He has had a lot of friends and family around him every day.

Best,

Josh

mynameismud · « **Reply #45 on:** December 12, 2011, 02:20:41 PM »

Do you know if Lars is out of ICU?

MUCCI · « **Reply #46 on:** December 12, 2011, 02:59:27 PM »

DES-

He was transferred to San Raphael Kaiser. New battery of tests, scans and checkups by his own docs. Shoulder surgury this week. Lars is still in the ICU there, probably until he gets out of surgery. I hear he is 75% in the old noggin in terms of memory which is great news.

l will hopefully have a full report by mid week when I can go see him again.

I will bring the cheer from everyone when I do.

rhyang · « **Reply #47 on:** December 12, 2011, 06:02:10 PM »

Great to hear Lars is back near his home. If someone wants to PM me his mailing address in San Rafael I will send a card.

Brad Young · « **Reply #48 on:** December 12, 2011, 06:15:28 PM »

Glad to see you posting again, Rob. I had meant to post up myself about your go on Lava Falls, how impressed Gavin and I were with your tenacity and sheer guts. It was inspirational. In all the ado, I forgot to do that.

Way to go for it, man. It was fun to finally tie in with you.

joe · « **Reply #49 on:** December 12, 2011, 06:32:33 PM »

wow Josh...unbelievable...
abrazos fuerte

Atomizer · « **Reply #50 on:** December 13, 2011, 09:58:15 AM »

I don't know Lars but would love to send him one of my special Christmas cards, could I also get his address?

rhyang · « **Reply #51 on:** December 18, 2011, 05:55:52 PM »

How is Lars doing ? Josh, how are you ?

Brad, you are far too gracious

MUCCI · « **Reply #52 on:** December 18, 2011, 08:37:31 PM »

Saw Lars today, he was doing great! Got a chance to talk and laugh. The road to recovery is Long, but he is has a strong will and the determination to get back to 100%

Thanks to all of the kind wishes, I have not told him about this thread yet, but when he is ready I will let the floodgates of support here open wide.

Best,

Josh

mynameismud · « **Reply #53 on:** December 18, 2011, 08:38:56 PM »

Is he out of ICU?

MUCCI · « **Reply #54 on:** December 18, 2011, 09:16:52 PM »

Whoops!

Out of ICU, and was transferred to his hospital Kaiser in San Raphael.

today he was moved to a rehabilitation clinic that is part of the hospital, to begin his physical therapy.

Immobile for 8 weeks (no load bearing), but is going to be ok.

I will ask his wife where to have cards and such sent to.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #55 on:** December 18, 2011, 09:36:29 PM »

cool, thx for the update

rhyang · « **Reply #56 on:** December 29, 2012, 07:15:38 PM »

Looks like Lars is recovering nicely !

http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2029095/Olympic-Rain-Forest-TR

mungeclimber · « **Reply #57 on:** December 03, 2015, 08:48:24 AM »

Climbing magazine's write up of this event just came out in the recent issue.

Reminds me, I need to get into a WFA class.

squiddo · « **Reply #58 on:** December 03, 2015, 09:47:30 AM »

Yeah I read that and almost sent a shout out. Mine lapsed like 8 years ago:-) i need a refresher....

F4? · « **Reply #59 on:** December 03, 2015, 02:36:53 PM »

Nah, just don't get hurt.

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