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Charlotte Fox Obituary
Alison Osius, executive editor of Rock and Ice magazine and a friend of Fox's, wrote in an online piece Tuesday that house guests found Fox on the floor of her home when they arrived last Thursday night.
Fox apparently fell down the stairs at her Telluride, Colorado home and suffered fatal injuries.
Osius wrote in her piece, "Charlotte had survived so much up high, it was stunning and profoundly sad that she died that evening of May 24 in a household accident.”
The ordeal Fox and other climbers endured on their descent from the summit of Everest in May, 1996 was documented in Jon Krakauer’s best-selling book “Into Thin Air.” Krakauer was on assignment from Outside magazine and was part of the summit descent.
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Several teams were on the summit on May 10, 1996 when a ferocious blizzard stranded climbers in the bitter cold while descending back to base camp.
Eight people died on Everest during the disaster. Fox was a member of the Mountain Madness team led by Scott Fischer. Fischer died on Everest.
Fox and other climbers huddled together during the storm in minus 100 degree wind chill. They were later rescued by others when the storm cleared.
In the book “Into Thin Air, Fox said, "The cold was so painful, I didn't think I could endure it anymore," "I just curled up in a ball and hoped death would come quickly."
Fox was a native of Greensboro, North Carolina. She was well known in the Aspen-Telluride area. She was an accomplished skier and climber who was a former member of the ski patrol team at Snowmass.
The accomplished climber completed the seven summits.
She was married to Reese Martin, who was killed in a paragliding accident in 2004.
Her friend and climbing partner Andrea Cutter told the Aspen Times, "She had a go-for-it attitude." "With climbing there's a sense of fear that would hold people back. I would see her get scared but she would work through it.”
We invite you to share condolences for Charlotte Fox in her Guest Book.
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M B
October 16, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cokie Berenyi
June 13, 2018
A life well lived is one that is followed with such a LEGACY as Charlotte's. A distant hero to me, I know her legacy will live on for sometime and continue to inspire as many as she did while gracing the physical world's presence--our here and now. Adventure on, Charlotte! Thanks for the inspiration. Sending God's peace to the family.
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Anne Nelson
June 7, 2018
June 6, 2018
I will always remember Charlotte...full of life and laughter. As they say, she never met a stranger. Heaven has the highest peaks and I know she is soaring. RIP my friend. xoxo S. French Frymann (La Jolla, CA)
Bernadette Brown
June 4, 2018
Charlotte's husband, Reese Martin was a friend and colleague of my partner, Bill Mount in Ventura CA. Both deeply committed to environmental issues - both gone too soon. My sincere condolences to Charlotte's family and friends. I am certain Charlotte's view from Heaven surpasses all others.
June 4, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
C Staples
June 4, 2018
Charlotte, may you Rest In Peace. Your memory remains alive forever.
Jamie Groth
June 4, 2018
Charlotte, may you rest in eternal peace. You are an amazing lovely person. You will be missed.
June 4, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Fox. My family and I recently watch the movie that depicted the 1996 Mt. Everest tragedy and it was very evident Ms. Fox was a courageous person. May the family have peace and comfort at this difficult time. Psalms 9:9
June 3, 2018
My condolences to the Fox family. I'm so sorry for your loss, she will be missed. 2 Corinth. 1:3,4.
W Kates
June 2, 2018
Sending warm thoughts your way. What an incredible woman to accomplish a feat like climbing Mount Everest. I know she will be dearly missed by many. God promises to heal the brokenhearted and strengthen in times of such disaster - Psalm 147:3.
A Vaughn
June 2, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family,
Please take comfort from knowing that she will return
to the days of her youthful vigor as promised at
Job 33:24.
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Nancy
June 2, 2018
I am sorry to read of the passing of your loved one. May the God of all comfort, be with your family. May each passing day get a little easier as life returns to normal.
June 2, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kissy McCrory- Rowley
June 1, 2018
I went to college and played on lacrosse teams with Charlotte. She was always a tough defender. That same toughness was also balanced with a very kind heart. No question she was an accomplished climber and member of the ski patrol. It is an honor for me to know such a person and it is clear Charlotte lived her life to the fullest. Gone too soon. Rest easy, Charlotte.
L W
June 1, 2018
I'm so sorry for her passing and the grief you all must endure. May the God of all comfort be near you during this sad occasion. Psalms145:18,19
Steve Dunham
June 1, 2018
My heart goes out to family, friends, and our climbing community. A candle extinguished far to early. RIP
June 1, 2018
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.
Harry Simpson
June 1, 2018
Godspeed Charlotte... Now adventuring in the Ultimate Venue.
June 1, 2018
So sorry to hear of the death of Charlotte Fox. May God give you the needed comfort during this time. God has a guaranteed promise at Acts 5:28, 29.
RC.
June 1, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the FOX FAMILY in their time of grief. May 'God' the family strength and peace of mind during this most difficult time.-Psalm 29:11
Maria Torres
June 1, 2018
I am sorry fo the loss of your loved one. May the family find
Comfort in the words found at Jeremiah 29:11.
S S and family
June 1, 2018
I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and dear friends of Charlotte Fox. I'm saddened by this tragic loss of life. May you be consoled by knowing that God has the power to bind up the broken hearted and to comfort all who mourn.
Isaiah 61:1, 2
Scott Chamberland
June 1, 2018
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Katherine Leann Ladd
June 1, 2018
What a powerful and great role model!!
To the family and friends of Charlotte Fox, I send my sincerest and profound thoughts. I'm so sorry for your loss - just think, she's having a grand time with her colleagues from Mount Everest.
Blessings!!!!
Sheila
June 1, 2018
Rest in Peace Charlotte.
June 1, 2018
May Charlotte's memory remain in your heart. May the family find peace and comfort from the Holy Scriptures. Second Cor 1:3,4.
sr
May 31, 2018
To the Friends and Family of Charlotte. I would like to express my deepest sympathy. Everest is one of my dreams , the beauty is just awe inspiring to me though I've only seen it in pictures, that do it no justice. With that said, may our loving god , give you the comfort only he can supply as you grieve this loss.
A Caring Fan
May 31, 2018
My heartfelt condolences and prayers for the family & friends of Charlotte. May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace by your trusting in him. Charlotte was truly a brilliant and accomplished lady of integrity. She will truly be missed. With Love & Prayers
christian
May 31, 2018
Im so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in your cherished memories of Charlotte and may the God of all comfort prove to be your stronghold during this difficult time.
Psalm 18:2
May 31, 2018
I HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES OF SKIING WITH
Charlotte at Snowmass. She was always up
for making turns.
RIP
Ramona
May 31, 2018
To the family and friends of Ms Fox
My condolences to you on your sudden and unexpected loss. May you find consolation in knowing that her tenacious and brave personality allowed her to literally conquer heights and see the vast beauty of creation that many of us would dear not attempt. It is also comforting to know that the one who Created all things is aware of all of his creations, including Ms Fox. Ecclesiastes 9:11, Romans 8:39
May 31, 2018
Rest in peace. It was fun meeting you in Steamboat for the Pro Patrol party many years ago. LMF
A G
May 31, 2018
Charlotte lived her life to the full. So sad it was cut short. May the God of all comfort grant peace and comfort to the family.
Lake Brandt
May 31, 2018
Charlotte was a native of Greensboro NC.
Her many Greensboro NC friends will miss her!
C. L.
May 31, 2018
Have watched Everest so many times I cannot count. Always mesmerized by the fearless among us. She was one of those fearless people. May God comfort you for this great loss.
May 31, 2018
May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones.
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