Monika Johnson missing near alpental....

Several years ago my cousin died skiing in Alaska when a cornice he was on collapsed. His friend survived the same fall- God I hope she makes it. She was a great teacher when I did the glacier course and her feats are always inspirational.

Vertfest just won't be the same now. I'll miss the cowbell at the crevasse rescue class field trip.

Our sympathies to her family and friends.  She is indeed a good person who helped and inspired many, sharing her love of life and adventure with all whose lives she touched.  We too hope for the needed miracle.
Gerry and Linda Haugen

I most recently skied with her a few weeks ago. I have a wonderful photo showing her and two other friends overlooking the Snoqualmie backcountry. This is how I remember her...and especially (!) how much she loved to break trail. She really loved it out there...and had a mountain soul for sure.

~ thoughts and prayers ~

It's a hard hit. She was such an inspiration - her panache at Slush Cup, her incredible number of adventures, this will leave a huge gap. God bless you kiddo!