I heard news today from NZ that a good friend of mine died yesterday while guiding on Mt Cook, when his ice tools blew/and or ice collapsed around him and he fell in the summit rocks on Mt Cook.

Rest in peace Anton.

http://www.alpineguides.co.nz/profile/a_wopereis.htm

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4342217a19756.html

That's very sad news; my sympathies in the loss of your friend.

JL

So sorry to hear about that, John.

My condolences.

Let's have a super safe '08 everyone.

-Brian in SLC

http://www.stuff.co.nz/thepress/4343115a6009.html

Sad news John. My condolences.

It sounds like he was very careful and well respected.

Thanks for the info. I'm sad to hear it, I knew Anton from MtCook days. He was a great guy.