Looks like this was Gerry. Sounds like he is improving in the Durango hospital. 5 broken ribs, a broken nose, right lung collapse, head and face lacerations and contusions and a concussion.
Hoping for a speedy and complete recovery and a big thumbs up for San Juan county S&R.
https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/ ... elicopter/
Gerry Roach
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Phill the Thrill
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Re: Gerry Roach
Whoa! So sorry to hear this, and wishing a speedy and full recovery! This man is a legend and inspiration to all of us.
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12ersRule
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Re: Gerry Roach
Have a speedy recovery, Gerry! You've had so much to do with me getting into the Colorado 14ers, way back when I bought your book on them in 2000.
Re: Gerry Roach
^^^THIS!!Phill the Thrill wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:42 am Whoa! So sorry to hear this, and wishing a speedy and full recovery! This man is a legend and inspiration to all of us.
We hope you heal quick and make a speedy recovery!!
Re: Gerry Roach
Gerry will turn 80 next month!
Get well so that you can do a climb on your birthday!
Get well so that you can do a climb on your birthday!
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mtree
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Re: Gerry Roach
He's an icon in the hiking community.
Get well FAST, amigo!
Get well FAST, amigo!
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Re: Gerry Roach
Recover quickly Gerry. The peak bagging community is thinking about you and Jennifer this month. And Flat Top is waiting!
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Re: Gerry Roach
Holy smokes. I was up on V8 just after this happened, ans was camped at the trailhead as helicopter and ground operations got going. Wish I’d known what was happening. Thinking of Gerry and Jennifer 
Re: Gerry Roach
Yep. His wife made some comments on a Silverton Rescue FB post I saw.CheapCigarMan wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:38 pm Sorry, but curious if we know for certain this was Gerry?
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Silverton SAR's press release
Glad to see his prognosis is good. The entire rescue effort was incredible. This photo from the press release shows the steepness of the area pretty well - I can't even imagine how difficult it was to negotiate a helicopter rescue up there.
Glad to see his prognosis is good. The entire rescue effort was incredible. This photo from the press release shows the steepness of the area pretty well - I can't even imagine how difficult it was to negotiate a helicopter rescue up there.
Re: Gerry Roach
I have never met Gerry but as many have, I have followed in his footsteps for many years on so many peaks. So thankful he is recovering and thankful for the search and rescue teams heroic efforts! Heal up quick Gerry. Praying for you and your family
