コンラッド・アンカーさんのインスタグラム写真 - (コンラッド・アンカーInstagram)「Jeff Lowe, as a climber, added to the collective knowledge and ability of mountain craft through his bold ascents and revolutionary approach to technique. As a friend and a mentor in the climbing community, Jeff was most welcoming and encouraging. The energy for sharing his passion was genuine. As such, happiness and a smile were always with him. 1971: a 21 year old Jeff climbed Moonlight Buttress in Zion. The exposure of this climb was mirrored in winter three years later with the first ascent of Bridalveil Falls, opening the realm of vertical ice. The Latok 78 adventure with his cousin George, Jim Donini and Michael Kennedy is synonymous with commitment in the high alpine. At Lowe Alpine Systems Jeff created the Snarg, a staple of the 80s ice rack. Jeff was an early proponent of competition climbing, launching the sport with Snowbird and Berkeley events. Seeing the sport represent in the 2020 Olympics has a bit of the the momentum that Jeff created. 1991: at 41 Jeff found the drytool discipline in the ‘tree of climbing’ and brought us all along. The motivation Jeff brought to the sport is part of its evolution. Climbing is centered on overcoming adversity and challenges; largely ones we create. Jeff had climbed ominous and forbidding peaks, perhaps giving him a balance of view that accepted an 18 year struggle with ALS. There was no rest and no easy way. Jeff was incredibly strong. While Jeff’s body was moving ever slowly to the next place, his mind was sharp and love was with him. With empathy for the family and loved ones of Jeff. We miss you Jeff 😌. Images: 1. Jeff Lowe Ama Dablam 1979 photo by Tom Frost 2. Micheal Kennedy, George Lowe, Jeff Lowe Latok 1978 photo by Jim Donini. 3. At the base of Metanoia, Eiger 1991 photo by @krakauernotwriting 4. #jefflowe Portraiture by @pullphoto 5. A conversation about his top 10 climbs. 6. The list. 7. With @claudialopezphoto and our three boys. Thanks for being an “uncle” to them and sharing stories of their father Alex.」8月29日 0時01分