ashes of dead mountain climbers

[elkheart22]

In my many travels to the peaks of Colorado, I have noticed a few summits where people have laid to rest mountaineers who have passed away. On top of Silverheels for instance, there is a really cool marker.

I myself would love to have my ashes scattered about above timberline, I think it is the ultimate tribute.

What do others think of this ritual?

[Layne Bracy]

I wouldn't do it, but if someone wants to, it's fine with me.

Jack Longacre had his ashes scattered over the 50 state highpoints, which is overdramatic for my taste, but to each his own.

[AaronIhinger]

Hmmm! I gotta go against plaques and markers, but I did turn a portion of my father loose on the summit of Cathedral Pk. in Co., and that was very meaningful for me. Even though he was not a climber, he did introduce me to the great outdoors (camping and such)... $.02

[cftbq]

Not only because of my love of the mountains, but also after finding out how cumbersome and expensive burials are, I have firmly instructed my family members to have my body cremated and my ashes scattered somewhere above timberline--the higher and wilder the place, the better. (I'm looking forward to checking Silverheels off my to-do list and seeing that memorial.)