James Barry Corbet 1936 - 2004

Posted Dec 22, 2004 14:49 UTC (Wed) by tres (guest, #352)
Parent article: James Barry Corbet 1936 - 2004

Jon,

As someone who has kayaked The Grand Canyon, including Lava Falls, and had to swim twice on my trip (in Crystal Falls and a smaller rapid named for the river mile -- I think Rapid 223) I can tell you that his rafting that canyon as a paraplegic is an amazing feat, accomplishment, and inspiration to all of us river rats in the world. In fact I'm pretty much amazed by that and his many other accomplishments! (Thanks for providing the links that you did.) I can't tell you how much it means to me to run into people like that on the river; I'm sorry that I never had the opportunity to run into your father.

I am, however, greatful that he passed on his drive to you and that you have applied it to making LWN into the great publication that it is today. I am sincerely sorry for your loss and the loss to all of the outdoor enthusiasts out there by the passing of your father: James Corbett.

Sincerely,
Tres