So I was cleaning up my computer and found some old videos (see videos posted on Facebook) of Fitts mastering his craft with a long-line, which he was awesome at, and always willing to help teach others, including myself. I remember the first time he let me practice long-line he jumped out on the mesa above the old airport and said " ok bring me the hook and don't screw this up".  After I laid the hook down next to him he signaled me to lift and go around again. As I started to lift, I glanced down and noticed josh was still hanging on to the hook, LOL.  So I proceeded to give him a ride and I wish I had this video instead to share it was halarious. I remember him letting go at somewhere between 10 or 15 ft AGL and thinking this guy is extreme!  Sure miss all the good times we shared and know where ever you are you're still having fun. RIP Brother

You always pushed me to be my best. I know I wouldn't be who I am without you kicking me in the butt all the time. Back when we were dating you , let's just say lacked in the manners department... When we would go skiing you would pretty much leave me in the dust! We would arrive to a double black diamond and without hesitation you would go... I would have the fear of getting lost so I would grit my teeth and follow! There were times I would be scaling cliffs trying to get down and you would be at the bottom saying " sorry babe.. Didn't realize it would be this hard"... But once I did make it by your side your were always proud and cheering me on. Once  we got to go to Sundance on a total powder day.. And after the frustration of locking our keys in the car with our gear inside and you thought the  " pow pow" day (as you called it )was ruined... We were on the lift and realized  they had just opened the upper bowl and we would be one of the first to arrive. You  were giddy  like a kid on Christmas morning. We got off and you went for Wildflower .. An easy run for you but with knee high powder you knew I would be challenged. You " bombed" that hill and left me to fend for myself.. Once again not paying attention to the  whole run in itself  but gritting my teeth and going over the edge. One turn after the other I tackled the  hill with no falls or " yard sales " .  I  could hear you cheering as I got closer and when I was by your side you were ecstatic with my performance!  Look at your perfect "s" patterns!! That was awesome!!!! You were very proud and I was worn out. We got to the lift and I colapsed. I told you two do a couple runs so I could recover . 

You made me stronger. As I am faced with this challenge without you... The rocky terrains and being left in the dust... I know your sorry for this path I'm on and didn't want it to be so hard.... But Im Putting my head down and gritting my teeth... I know you are cheering me on... And when I stand by your side.. You will be ecstatic and be so proud. 

Can't wait to be in your arms. Forever Tangled Up in You... Love you more

Lara

Can I just tell you how thankful I am that I made Jeff take a week off that summer.  So many times he would tell me "no, I have to work" but for some reason he just didn't say it this time.  I think it's helped with our pain this past year. Knowing we had so much time to be with you, and just to truly be ourselves.  Let the world go for a little bit and enjoy our moment. 

I should call that summer the summer of water. Because when I think about meeting up with you and Lara we ended up around the water. Water fights, water park, and the Springville water pad.  

1st of all the water pad:  it was my 1st day in town and I was so excited to see you and Lara.  You brought Aubry and your mom with you. It was so much fun. I see you hanging out on the lawn with your big smile. Your chatting away making everyone happy.  I'm glad I made the time. I'm glad you did too. 

Provo Pool: seriously could you and Jeff be any bigger kids going down those slides? You boys left me and Lara to chill while we set back and watched you run to the tip to do the slide races down again and again. But then you let us join in and Lara and I went down together and then we all took the kids. It was so fun. You scared the crap out of Teague.  And it was so funny to see that.  You and Jeff jumping off the rock jump was such a great time. You 2 are so funny.  Love you both so much.

My favorite memory of the summer was the water fight up at Lara's mom's house. You were relentless! It started out with just me and Lara in the house coloring my hair. And we hear Cal getting pounded by your water balloons.  After a while I had to step in and save my son!  You and Jeff on a team, and Cal and me on one.  What started out as a water balloon fight turned into stilling each other's water hoses and turning off each other's water supply.  I like to think Cal grew-up a little more that day.  You didn't go easy on him. And because of that he wanted his sweet revenge on you. As Cal went for his one last water balloon shoved down the neck of your now stretched out tshirt neck of your shirt I saw your face of shock and finally giving up and giving to him to let him have his sweet revenge. Plus you didn't want too put up too much of a fight at the end because you knew if you moved the tshirt was getting stretched out a lot more. And also since the legendary water fight outside had moved inside to the kitchen. I Don't think we could have made a mess in Debbie's kitchen that we both didn't want to clean up.  Way to hold still.

Oh I loved that summer.  I loved that you took extra time so say good bye to us as we pulled away to head back to California. You were always good at saying your goodbye's.  Can't wait to see what your Hello will be like.  But we know it will be good. Everything you do was just amazing. We love you. And I miss you, even though I know your here still watching out for us, can wait to see you again!

Xoxox

Sarah