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Caleb Ladue Obituary
Age: 25 • Charlotte
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Caleb Edward Ladue, who died on October 22nd in a backcountry ski accident near Santiago, Chile. He was 25 years old.
Caleb's passion for the mountains began in Charlotte, where he learned to hike, bike and ski at an early age. Caleb quickly grew into the star of the family. He excelled both in the classroom at CCS and CVU, as well as in outdoor activities, namely skiing and ultimate Frisbee. In 2010, he was named Vermont Ultimate Frisbee Player of the Year.
After he graduated from CVU in 2010, Caleb attended Dartmouth College, where he completed a degree in Neuroscience in 2014. To no one's surprise, Caleb chose to continue leading outdoor adventures over applying to medical school after college. He began his guiding career at the Rainier Mountain Institute in Washington, where he led trips up Mt. Rainier during the summer, summiting 36 times. Throughout the rest of the year, Caleb took clients to a variety of destinations, his favorite being Denali, Alaska.
Caleb thrived as a guide, and completed AMGA Level 2 certifications in rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and alpine guiding.
Caleb and his climbing partner, Randall Stacy, spent September and early October training in Yosemite Valley. There they climbed El Capitan before setting out for Santiago, Chile and Patagonia.
On October 22nd, Caleb and a group of four other guides set out for their first objective: Cerro Cortaderas, a 17,050-foot peak in the Andes. Caleb broke trail on the way up and was leading the group back down toward their base camp when he stopped to regroup and broke through a deep snow-covered crevasse. His team was quick to retrieve him, but he did not survive the head injury sustained during the fall.
Caleb's parents, Winslow Ladue and Mary Anne Kyburz-Ladue, of Charlotte and his older brother, Arlin, 28, of Boston, are hosting a Celebration of his Life at All Souls Interfaith Gathering, 291 Bostwick Farm Rd., Shelburne, VT on Saturday, November 18th, at 1:30 PM.
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Memories and Condolences
for Caleb Ladue
Ann Coleman
November 1, 2019
I am going to Mount Rainier 11/15-17 to honor you Caleb and feel a part of your magnificence.
Much love and light to you, Winslow, Mary Anne & Arlin always,
robert brown
February 1, 2019
Mary Anne and Winslow,
As a next door neighbor I often saw Caleb and his brother, Arliin, cutting and splitting wood for the winter with their Dad Winslow. Always with a perplexing look... somehow asking: "Dad why can't we go water skiing?" Winslow always steady at the helm never waivered but always found the time to spend with his beloved boys and wife Mar Anne on the lake, skiing and hiking in the great outdoors which they all loved with cherished moments spent together. A profound loss indeed.
He will be missed by all and those whose life he touched in so many ways.
RIP
With sympathy and deepest condolences,
Bob and Chris Brown.
Frank Howell
July 25, 2018
Dear Winslow & family,
I inadvertently ran across your name on the web - most sadly, in connection with the loss of your son. I cannot imagine the magnitude of your grief. From my family to yours, our deepest sympathies and hope that you may heal in time. Your longtime classmate,
Frank Howell & family
SLU class of '76
Karen Arp-Sandel
November 16, 2017
Sending our love and condolences to Winslow, Mary Anne and Arlin during this time of loss and transition. We cherish our memories of Caleb as a boy, who loved nature, sports and adventure. We are saddened by the tragic news of his death. Our whole family is holding you close to our hearts. Karen and Jeff Arp-Sandel
Bill Billado
November 11, 2017
I am saddened to learn of Caleb's untimely passing. I extend to you, my deepest sympathies at this most difficult time.
Abbie & Eric Bowker
November 10, 2017
Dear Arlin, Maryanne and Winslow,
Our hearts are broken for you. We will always remember the fun we had with Caleb out on the trails at Catamount as a young whipper-snapper in our camp program... fun, energetic, engaged in living life at it's fullest. Abbie also loved the times they shared at CVU in Adv. Photo - great creativity and a beautiful style. He will be greatly missed.
November 10, 2017
Dear Marianne, Winslow and Arlin, Our sincere sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Breathe deeply, take care of each other. Love, Kay and Arnie Tran
November 9, 2017
Caleb was my advisee at CVU. He is someone I have thought of often through the years. His energy and love of life were contagious. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Irene Bihun
summer 2011 Lake Champlain
Ann Coleman-Specht
November 9, 2017
I beautiful soul and life well lived.
Forever in my heart.
Keep loving much & hugging lots!
xox
Ani
Katherine Riley
November 9, 2017
I have such fond memories of Caleb's awesome energy and humor as a student. I am so sorry for your incredible loss. My heart goes our to your family.
November 8, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss of your dear love one may you find comfort in the God of all comfort who comfort those in their time of need Matthews 5:4
Tom Bates
November 8, 2017
Dear Winslow, Mary Anne and Arlin,
Terrible news. What a fine man. Caleb lived and died a mountain hero.
Linda Wurth
November 7, 2017
I am so very sorry to have just read this about your son. I can't possibly imagine what you are enduring. What an accomplished young man who certainly lived life to the fullest! Thinking of you MA and Winslow. Linda Wurth
Cindy Alsop
November 7, 2017
I am still stunned from learning of your tragic loss. My thoughts are with you Winslow and Mary Anne and your family.
Skip Flanders
November 7, 2017
Winslow, Mary Anne and Arlin, I am so sorry to learn of Caleb's accident and death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I really enjoyed talking with Winslow each day at DEC and hearing about Arlin's and Caleb's adventures and accomplishments as they grew up. Caleb had an impressive list of accomplishments to be proud of. We will continue to keep you in our prayers for strength and support for your family. With deepest sympathy, Skip and Cathy Flanders
Tom Joslin
November 7, 2017
Winslow and Mary Anne, I am crying as I write this. Sarah and I send healing vibes to you and your extended family.
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