Tragic Loss for NZ Climbing Community

Jamie Vinton-Boot has been killed after being swept off his feet by an avalanche on the west face of the Remarkables today. In a statement to the Press, New Zealand Alpine Club General Manager, Sam Newton has acknowledged the sad passing of one of New Zealand’s most talented climbers. “Jamie Vinton-Boot is an outstanding climber of this generation and one of New Zealand’s most gifted alpinists” “He has completed numerous first ascents in New Zealand of an extremely high standard. These were often undertaken with his unique, self-imposed ‘the line of most resistance’ style and ethos. “He was recently a member of the ‘Backyard and Beyond’ project to seek out and promote home-grown exploration and adventure.” “As evidenced by his participation in the New Zealand Alpine Team, he was committed to developing and mentoring the next generation of climbers and adventurers in New Zealand – despite being a young man himself” “His death is a tragic loss for the climbing community and, of course, his friends and family. Our thoughts are with his loved ones, at this sad time.” .