Chris Hunnicutt, a 32-year-old Salt Lake City climber, lost his life on Tuesday, January 30th while climbing Stairway to Heaven (WI5) in Provo Canyon. Hunnicutt, an experienced ice and rock climber, was climbing with his partner and was just topping-out the third pitch when he apparently lost his footing. His last piece of protection was well below him, resulting in a lead-fall of the entire pitch where he struck a ledge and died on the scene.
A Outward Bound memorial fund has been created in Chris' name to enable other teenagers to experience the trips where Chris solidified his love of the outdoors. Donations can be made online at http://www.outwardbound.org/donate.vp.html , by phone (718-943-1253) or mail (Outward Bound, 100 Mystery Point Road, Garrison, NY 10524). Please indicate that your donation is for the "Christopher Hunnicutt Memorial Scholarship Fund" on the bottom of your check, or if online, in the Comments section directly under your credit card information. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact:
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