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RIP Turtleggjp

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 11:57 am
by seanr
Some sad news to pass along-- https://www.ktnv.com/news/california-ma ... ional-park

Matt was an enthusiastic, kind, authentic explorer who loved to take videos of his many adventures, especially when he could capture his Sierra Challenge friends in some of the footage. He helped invent and champion a new element of Sierra Challenge, the Aqua Jersey, as extra encouragement to live life to the fullest by jumping in as many Sierra lakes and creeks as possible. He became known more recently for grilling awesome feasts for everyone at camp. A loving son, he encouraged his mom, sister, and nephews to join him in the Sierra and will be dearly missed.

Re: RIP Turtleggjp

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:57 pm
by c9h13no3
Yeah, saw this last night. Sucks, I watched a ton of his videos on Vimeo.

Be safe out there.

Re: RIP Turtleggjp

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:56 pm
by srb
I too have appreciated his many videos. The Sierra Challenge, and the mountains in general, won't be the same without him. Sad, sad, sad.
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Re: RIP Turtleggjp

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:56 pm
by copeg
Sad news. Never knew him personally, but his videos had a charm to them that made me revisit them again and again, and at times made me feel like I knew him. Condolences to his friends and family.

Re: RIP Turtleggjp

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 11:52 pm
by Gazelle
thank you sean for posting! Sierra challenge is such a close group of people it is hard to lose one.

Re: RIP Turtleggjp

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:41 am
by Iris
Matt will be dearly missed. :tear:

Re: RIP Turtleggjp

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 12:28 pm
by maverick

Re: RIP Turtleggjp

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 7:37 pm
by commonloon
Watched and loved his videos. Sad to hear this. Condolences to his family and friends.

Re: RIP Turtleggjp

Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 7:36 pm
by davidsheridan
RIP Turtleggjp. Very sad to hear this. Never met him, but he inspired me for sure. Condolences to friends and family

Re: RIP Turtleggjp

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 6:20 am
by rightstar76
I'm surprised I didn't see this post until now. Turtleggjp was very generous on HST with his videos. Such a pleasure to watch! A gift to the world to cherish. His loss a reminder of the preciousness of life.