Chris Christopher Raymond OAM Baxter Onlinetributes.com.au

I feel so bad that it has taken me this long to learn of Chris Baxter's passing. Christ should be remembered as a great Australian climber and his contribution to Australian rock-climbing is massive. As a young bumbly I picked up fresh copies of ROCK and read cover to cover the news of the climbing community in Oz and overseas. He wrote about climbing when no-one else bothered. He has kept us informed throughout his life. His climbing exploits are a first ascent. Thanks for a richly lived life, Chris.

Despite his huge health challenges, Chris Baxter was a man who reached out and did all he could for anyone who needed help. I was privileged to have Chris's support and wisdom on Ecos magazine for the last 3 years, even as he battled his own major forebodings. Such was the inspiration of the man - and his sheer openess. I am indebted to Chris and miss his company. His example lives on with power. My sincerest thoughts go to his family and massive group of friends.