Miki Ohashi lost her life following a scrambling accident to Squaw's Tit near Canmore, on October 16th, 2007.

During a climbing trip, she ended with a friend on the wrong route on their way down the mountain. The pair had to climb up a gully hoping to get over a ridge but Miki did not make it and fell to her death.

Miki, 33 years old, lived in Banff for the last four years of her life. She was a Grand Nature Club member. She attends numerous day hikes with the club. Through the Mountain Adventures program with Banfflife, she participated to different winter and summer outdoor trips. As well, she was recognized as a dedicated volunteer for the community.

In despite of her hiking experience, her accident remembers us to be careful on the mountains. The mountains took her life but her smile, her kindness and her joy for life will live in our hearts forever.

For the years to come, the Grand Nature Club will schedule a Memorial Day hike for Miki on October 16th.

Photographic tribute by Lanny Mann

Tribute by Steve Bilton

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