Andy Martin, April 21, 2015, RIP

I met Andy at least once on the Muir Snowfield; he pointed out the concept of skiing AAA Gully as an addendum to the usual Muir circuit. Still haven't given it a try; perhaps next time, in memory of a friendly spirit on the snow.

Thank you, Andy.

This is a shock and very sad. I knew Andy both as a skier and professionally. He was a great companion in the mountains and a leader in the civil engineering community. Although I haven't skied with him in several years I did numerous trips with him over the years. He did 50-mile trail runs during the summers and was very strong for someone in his 60's. He will be missed.

Andy and I met on a trip to the Selkirks in 2006 and that sparked a long streak of great ski tours together; many times with my girlfriend then, now wife. Highlights include: Mt Hood and Adams on a single weekend, White Salmon Glacier on Shuksan in a day (Andy skied from the true summit of course), Mt Baker in a day, Fuhrer Finger (Andy summited Rainier several times), Slot Couloir (twice), Chair Peak circumnavigation, and many trips to Camp Muir and at Snoqualmie Pass. The idea to name our daughter Helena was born when my wife, three months pregnant, skied St. Helens with Andy. Andy's motivation to get out was extraordinary for somebody in his 20s, let alone for someone who was in his 50s and later 60s. I will miss Andy, his drive to ski, his dry humor and most of all just him as a great person.
I attach a picture of Andy and me on the (balmy) summit of Mt Adams in 2006 (Andy is on the right). We were younger then, although Andy did not seem to age much.

sad news, you guys lost a good one, we all did:-(

i am saddened by the loss of another lover of skiing.

A celebration of Andy's life will be held this Thursday, April 30th at 5pm at
The Cove
1500 SW Shorewood Drive,
Normandy Park, WA 98166.

Some additional pictures of Andy including 1) on summit of Mt. Adams last June with Mary and me, 2) his ski descent of the SW Chutes that day, one of his favorite runs, 3) skiing on his recent trip to Whistler, Photos from Matt Phillipy.