Mason (aka Stewy911) passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2007. I wanted to let our climbing community know that he has departed the world as we know it. I will post the visitation and funeral arrangements here.
I climbed with Mason on Saturday, along with Ox and Jr. We all had a great day full of the usual witty banter, big whippers, a send or two, a few Ale 8’s and a brief run in with a wood rat on Chickenboy. As sad as I am to discover that he is gone, it was a great last day together.
Mason and I had our fair shares of adventures these past several years. Some terrifying, some quite serious and most just plain old fun. I don’t know what I’ll find when I leave this world behind. Hopefully, whatever it is, Mason will have scoped out some good lines and worked on becoming a more attentive belayer.
To Mason, never afraid of the big whip and ready to give anyone a catch on any choss pile. I’ll see you again my friend.



