High Sierra Topix

It is with great sadness that I have to report my good friend and best hiking buddy has past away from leukemia. I will have more to say about Mark when I am less overcome with my emotions,

Mike “oldranger” Williams

Very sorry to learn this Mike. I only met Mark once, but it was a real pleasure. We have admired him from afar through these posts. He will be missed, and yet, his memory will be kept alive by friends like you.

We took our oldest grandson on his first High Sierra trip a few years ago, and we took a detour up to TM, mostly so I could meet Mark. We had a short, but nice chat at the store. I wanted to take his daily drawing, and now wish I had.
Condolences to you Mike and RIP Mark.

Very sorry and sad to hear this Mike. I didn't know him but I always enjoyed seeing his watercolor paintings. He will be missed. Condolences.

I too never met Mark, but enjoyed his watercolors. I am so sorry.

So sad to hear. RIP Mark.

So sorry to hear this. I only had the fortune of meeting Mark once, but he was in his element: at an offtrail backcountry lake with good fishing, sharing tall beers and taller tales. He'll certainly be missed, but as others have said his memory (and art, and stories) will live on.

Copeg, Russ, Eric, can one of you skillful guys put up a gallery of some of your favorite Markskor paintings here? I think it would be nice to look at while we remember that great guy. We love his paintings of the Cathedral Lakes, and Peaks, and believe it was a special place for him.

Thank you, Ian and Lizzie.

Markskor country!



Mark's next Life? Wiley Tuolumne Coyote.

I remember being at his condo in Mammoth. We were prepared to search for Matthew Greene. We all sat chatting as he sat quietly, doing his art. Taking everything in, but saying nothing.
Rest in Peace, Mark.

So sorry to hear this. I greatly enjoyed his paintings that he so generously posted here, and his witty observations of trips in the mountains. His great affection for you, Mike, showed clearly in those posts. Sincerest condolences.
-Phil