Micah True, known to many as "Caballo Blanco" from the book
Born to Run,
was found dead in Gila National Forest in New Mexico after not returning from a trail run. Friends and officials have been searching for four days when
they found him last Saturday, his body by a cold creek. The cause of death wasn't known Sunday, although there were no obvious signs of
trauma.
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| (Micah True, seen here in 2009 with Jean Pommier when he came to NorCal) |
Micah was an incredible voice for the
Tarahumara tribe, who quietly and humbly enjoy a simple life in the Copper Mountains of Mexico. They could use his voice now, since
unprecedented floods have caused them to only reap 1% of their typical maize harvest. You can donate to help by sending a PayPal to cadena@cadena.org.mx (local Jewish relief org) or on the
Norawas de Raramuri web site (founded by Micah).
I really enjoyed
getting to know Micah and will miss his big smile and deep spirit. This is a sad loss of a truly original and inspirational trail runner. I find great solace knowing he died doing what he loved best.
- SD
Such sad news. His story within born to run was one of the more compelling plot lines and as I learned more about him (in the Guide to Ultimate running in which he penned a chapter), and other sources, he was an inspiration to me in how completely he gave himself over to what he believed in. I am sure that news of this will not be widely dispersed and am very glad you took the time to post it so we can remember him.
ReplyDeleteCharles Z.
A tragic loss! May his spirit keep running through the canyons!
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