The Art of Steve Dieckhoff

Dieckhoff has been in Boulder since 1979, and just about everyone knows him, but at present he is battling lymphoma, with dwindling funds and no health insurance (ongoing difficulties with a congenital hip defect and eventual hip replacement priced him out of being able to afford a policy). Dieckhoff underwent six rounds of chemotherapy beginning last November, and now needs a marrow transplant to survive. He is attempting to line out Medicaid, which should come through, but in the meantime friends are rallying to help. While Dieckhoff's story is frightening, it is also a reminder to all of us to keep health insurance current and to even at our poorest look into those "catastrophic" policies that will cover us in our times of direst need. A trip to your local insurance agent will get you the info you need, and even $75 to $100/month, if you're in good health, can lock you into a serviceable policy. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

After the Rain: I've shared a rope with many great climbers including (in no particular order): Rusty Baillie, Henry Barber, Sir Christian Bonington, Werner Braun, Yvon Chounaird, Jim Bridwell, Jeff Lowe, Jim Erickson, Derek Hersey, Christian Griffith, Annie Whitehouse, Matt Samet, Bobbi Bensman, Rolando Garibotti, Leonard Coyne, Jimmy Dunn, and Strappo. I hasten to point out, however, that I am chosen for my excellent belaying skills.

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