RSVP Link

We are trying to get an idea of how many people will be attending the memorial for Hannes this Saturday (for details, read the post below). If you are planning to attend, please RSVP. And please also indicate if your group will be staying in a cabin (how many beds) and what you can bring for the potluck. ALSO PLEASE NOTE THAT CABINS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

RSVP HERE

Note: Child minding will be available during the ceremony (~4 - 6 PM). Camp Summit staff has offered to provide some kids activities as a fundraiser for the camp team. A donation box will be available.

Memorial Program

2-4PM - Reception at Camp summit, drinks and appetizers

• Socializing, sign in to guest book, slackline, volleyball, and general milling about.
• Some beverage will be available (beer and wine), but we're encouraging people to bring their own if these choices don't appeal (no glass containers, though).

4 - 6 PM ish - Memorial service begins

• Introduction and welcome to the camp
• Close friends and family will speak and show photos
• Child minding available by donation
  

6 - 8 PM - Dinner

• Dinner will be potluck style (no nuts please) with a vegetarian lasagna and a vegetable soup, as well as dishes that you bring - see RSVP link.
  
• During dinner people are encouraged to speak, perform a song, read a poem or express memories of Hannes in any way they desire. If you need to heat up your dish, please ensure it's in a pot or pan which can be used, and there will be BBQs available.

8 - 11 Pm - Music and bonfire (bring items to roast if you would like to)

• 11 PM the PA system will be shutdown. People can continue to sit by the campfire after this as long as they can respect those who are sleeping.

About Camp Summit

Jeff from Camp Summit has generously offered the use of his facility to put on this event on extremely short notice, and we would like to show our thanks by respecting the following rules and understanding the facility. Camp summit is a kids camp, and thus we need to make sure we leave the grounds cleaner than it was when we arrived. It is unusual for them to have an event with alcohol, and the only way we're able to do this is to make sure there is no trace left (no bottles).

There are cabins that can accommodate 144 people, and there is plenty of space for camping. The cabins are dormitory style and rustic, so if you need something more you could book a hotel, e.g. Garibaldi Springs Hotel. Please RSVP for the event here and indicate if you plan on spending the night at camp summit, and what you can bring to the potluck.

• Driving directions here [PDF]
  
• There are no showers
  
• This is a no-smoking facility - but if you must smoke, please do so discretely and ensure the butts are disposed of safely, NOT left the ground.
• No food in cabins
• No nut policy (to avoid allergy problems)
• No pets please
• No glass, so please bring beer in cans only and boxes of wine
• Parking is very limited - Please carpool from Vancouver or plan to meet somewhere close to carpool (ie. Brackendale Elementary School)
  

What to Bring:

• Warm Clothes!! It's very cold in the evenings so you should have enough clothing to keep you warm (toque, fleece/down jacket, etc...)
• A photo of you to contribute to the guest book
• Lawn chairs (seating capacity is limited to ~140 people, so we encourage you to bring a chair if you have one
  
• Beverage receptacle (we'll be serving draft beer & wine and would like to avoid the use of plastic cups)
• If it's raining it could be muddy or wet so appropriate footwear/rain-gear is recommended
• Sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries
  
• Headlamp
• Garbage bags to help clean up the following morning
  
• Anything out of the ordinary that you may require
  
• Whatever you need for your children (special food, toys, etc.). Some activities for kids will be arranged, and we encourage volunteers to help out with this.
  
• A positive attitude - this is a celebration of Hannes' life and achievements
  

Photos of Hannes

Here is a slideshow, with some of the wonderful photos of Hannes that his friends have sent. Please keep sending your pictures to rememberinghannes@gmail.com, and we will add them to the compilation.

North Shore Rescue has posted a new blog entry, (dated April 26th). It includes a message from Tim Jones (the NSR Team Leader), a brief profile of Hannes, and some more information about the accident on April 23rd.

On Thursday, April 23rd, Hannes Müllegger and friends Chris and Dominik started an eleven-day ski traverse on the Compton Neve, North of Powell River in British Columbia. They were treated to perfect weather and had a great day of skiing. Tragically, Hannes fell into a hidden crevasse as they approached their camp at the end of the first day. Despite incredible efforts by his friends and the fast response by the rescue services, Hannes did not regain consciousness. More information about the accident and rescue efforts can be found on the North Shore Search and Rescue webpage, and at CTV.ca.

A memorial gathering will be held for Hannes on Saturday, May 2nd, at the Summit Outdoor Education Centre in the Squamish River Valley. All of Hannes' friends are welcome to attend. The event will begin in early afternoon (around 13h). Some refreshments will be provided, but please consider bringing some food or beverages to share, potluck-style. For those coming from further away, it will be possible to camp at the site, or you can arrange accommodation in Squamish. Please see the links on the right for more details, which will be updated as more information becomes available.

Hannes had the unique ability to connect with and inspire people through all kinds of activities and experiences. Hannes was a force to be reckoned with in the mountains - whether on skis or while climbing - and had been a North Shore Search and Rescue volunteer for two years. He was equally at home in the city. He played volleyball in all seasons, and brewed excellent beer that he loved to share. Perhaps less known to his outdoor-enthusiast friends, Hannes was also an outstanding scientist. Since arriving in Vancouver, he was a researcher in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and most recently worked as a senior protein engineer at Zymeworks in Vancouver.

The memorial gathering is intended to be an opportunity for all of those who knew Hannes to come together to celebrate his life and accomplishments. Please bring your memories to share. You can send special photographs of Hannes to rememberinghannes@gmail.com, and they will be compiled to for the memorial. In lieu of gifts or flowers, a foundation will be set up in Hannes' memory, and you are encouraged to consider donating when it has been established. Information on how to donate will be available at the memorial.

Hannes' friends and family would like to express their gratitude to everyone involved in the rescue efforts.