A Week of Hope and Courage

RESCUE WORKERS

Blackhawk helicopter (above) searching on Tuesday.

I exchanged emails with Steve Rollins, President of Portland Mountain Rescue (above), who was searching on the mountain, Tuesday. He wrote:

"All of the rescuers are skilled mountaineers. Obviously we care about everyone we rescue, but a fellow climber does strike a cord with us. Please know that we all care a great deal and we’re doing everything we possibly can. Let’s all think good thoughts and hope for better weather. Right now Mother Nature is tying our hands a bit, and it is frustrating."

Hood River Crag Rat Bernie Wells (above) and his snow cat (below).

Rescue workers debrief and plan next steps.

THE FAMILY, THE MEDIA, AND THE WAITING . . .

Frank James at News Conference (above)

Kelly's wife, Karen, and Frank

Frank & Hood River County Sheriff Joe Wampler


Nikko's wife, Michaela Cooke

These photos are from The Oregonian, Portland's newspaper. http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/photos/