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Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting #10526620 10/05/15
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer OP Campfire Kahuna
OP Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA	I do not have anything on the net yet, but got a couple texts this morning that he fell while on a sheep hunt. He grew up with Cameron Hanes in Oregon and moved to AK. They were hunting partners with me on Kodiak once and Roy left one Hell of an impression. He carried Cam's camp, camera, and an entire Sitka blacktail over the top of a mountain and back to the boat. Weather was well beyond horrible and he still managed the feat without even the slightest suggestion it was heavy. He paddled my raft once with the butt of my favorite 101, and suggested it was my fault for not knowing better than loan it to him! There are many other stories, but I am just a little bit in shock right now. art Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

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Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10526710 10/05/15
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,465 Metairie, LA PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger
PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,465 Metairie, LA	He sounds like the kind of friend I'd like to have. RIP. Here's a brief news clip. http://www.frontiersman.com/breakin...685bd72-6bb7-11e5-abef-f73238b20fbb.html Last edited by PaulBarnard; 10/05/15.

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10526800 10/05/15
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 8,490 South Peyton Place, USA J jimy Campfire Outfitter
jimy Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 8,490 South Peyton Place, USA	To die, while doing what you love to do, is not the worst way to go, may he rest in peace. Writing here is Prohibited by the authorities.

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting PaulBarnard #10527112 10/05/15
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer OP Campfire Kahuna
OP Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA	Originally Posted by PaulBarnard He sounds like the kind of friend I'd like to have. RIP. Here's a brief news clip. http://www.frontiersman.com/breakin...685bd72-6bb7-11e5-abef-f73238b20fbb.html Thank you for posting that! WASILLA — A well-known area sheep hunter died after falling down a mountainside Sunday evening, authorities said. Roy Roth, 49, of Wasilla, was the owner and guide for Roy Roth’s Alaskan Adventures, a hunting and fishing service. Roth was hunting sheep on Pioneer Peak near Goat Creek when he fell down the mountainside. A hunter in Roth’s party hiked down the mountain and confirmed his death, according to an Alaska State Troopers media release. Troopers and the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group are working to recover Roth’s body, which is in a location requiring technical expertise to recover, according to the dispatches. "We don't have a lot more than that right now because we haven't reached the scene," said spokeswoman Megan Peters on Monday at about 3:15 p.m. Roth has been featured on the cover of magazines like Bowhunter, and hunters had already taken to several outdoors forums to post remembrances of the man on Monday. Calls to Roth’s guide business were not immediately returned Monday afternoon. Listed numbers for his construction business had been disconnected. Pioneer Peak is a 6,398-foot mountain that rises dramatically from the Knik River Valley. Its steep slopes are popular for both fall hunters and backcountry hikers in the summer. This is a developing story; check back for updates. Here's the Trooper dispatch: On 10/04/15 at approximately 1815 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report that Roy Roth, 49 of Wasilla, was hunting sheep on Pioneer Peak near Goat Creek when he fell down the mountainside. A hunter with Roth hiked down the mountainside and confirmed Roth was deceased. Recovery efforts are being coordinated between AST and the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group. The recovery requires AMRG technical rescue personnel due to the difficult terrain. Next of kin has been notified. Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10527130 10/05/15
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country G GregW Campfire Ranger
GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country	Damn... - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

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Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10527142 10/05/15
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,984 Casper W WildWest Campfire Tracker
WildWest Campfire Tracker W Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,984 Casper	Tough to lose a hunting partner and friend anytime. Prayers to his family and friends.

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10527154 10/05/15
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 21,317 Alaska / Saudi Arabia 458 Lott Campfire Ranger
458 Lott Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 21,317 Alaska / Saudi Arabia	Art, Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10527192 10/05/15
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 38,890 Flyover Country Teal Campfire 'Bwana
Teal Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 38,890 Flyover Country	Art - sorry about your friend. Please keep us updated. Me

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Teal #10527246 10/05/15
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bigwhoop Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 22,735 Minnesocialism	Sorry for your loss. Pioneer Peak - is that where they hold a race up the mountain every year? My home is the "sanctuary residence" for my firearms.

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10527256 10/05/15
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer OP Campfire Kahuna
OP Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA	Nope, that would be Mount Marathon out of Seward. Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

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Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10527354 10/05/15
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik Campfire Ranger
Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º	Sorry to hear about the loss of an old pard and friend. (Though hardly old…) Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10527604 10/05/15
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Tanner Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 11,273 High Country Colorado	Really sad deal, sounds like he was a hell of a guy. Tanner

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10527628 10/05/15
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,090 Kodiak & AZ D dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter
dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,090 Kodiak & AZ	That's a sad deal. NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10527646 10/05/15
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m_stevenson Campfire Tracker M Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,960 Southern Michigan	Sorry to hear this Art. 49 is definitely too young. Mark NRA Life Member Anytime anyone kicks cancers azz is a good day! ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Oh The Drama!

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10527666 10/05/15
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FishinHank Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 4,347 Alaska	Brings up a lot of memories for me, hate reading news like this.

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10527760 10/05/15
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,731 Palmer, Alaska C Cariboujack Campfire Ranger
Cariboujack Campfire Ranger C Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,731 Palmer, Alaska	Art, sorry for the loss of your friend. Prayers for you and his family. RIP NRA LIFE MEMBER GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS ESPECIALLY THE SNIPERS! "Suppose you were an idiot And suppose you were a member of Congress... But I repeat myself." -Mark Twain

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10527944 10/05/15
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 25,485 Valhalla SE AK & WA A AcesNeights Campfire Ranger
AcesNeights Campfire Ranger A Joined: May 2008 Posts: 25,485 Valhalla SE AK & WA	Sorry for your loss and prayers for his family and friends. He sounds like a hell of a man. �Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician.� �General George S. Patton, Jr. --------------------------------------------------------- ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10531666 10/06/15
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,065 Kenai Peninsula, AK L las Campfire 'Bwana
las Campfire 'Bwana L Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,065 Kenai Peninsula, AK	Pioneer is that big ugly mother one sees from Palmer/Wasilla area. Makes Marthon look like a termite heap. Last edited by las; 10/06/15. The only true cost of having a dog is its death.

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10531702 10/06/15
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 441 Chugiak, AK P Pointbock Campfire Member
Pointbock Campfire Member P Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 441 Chugiak, AK	They race on Matanuska Peak (Matanuska Peak Challenge) - not Pioneer. Support your local brewer.

Re: Roy Roth Has Died in a Fall While Sheep Hunting Sitka deer #10532168 10/06/15
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 57,474 Alaska R rost495 Campfire Kahuna
rost495 Campfire Kahuna R Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 57,474 Alaska	Damn shame. True though, no better way to go, than what you love doing. Very young though to leave family behind and lots of life in front of him. Though I sure give him credit for living it. Thoughts prayers and sympathy for family and friends. Sounds like he was the kind of man we all should strive to be. We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....

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