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Fossil climber
Trad climber
Atlin, B. C.
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Mar 14, 2017 - 03:32pm PT
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Yes, sadly, Jerry Gallwas just called to inform that Royal is gone. Another friend and hero.
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BruceHildenbrand
Social climber
Mountain View/Boulder
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Mar 14, 2017 - 03:36pm PT
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What impressed me most about RR was his ability to understand the next level of the game. Most likely it was just part of his competitive nature, but he always seem to know how to take it to the next level. RIP.
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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Mar 14, 2017 - 03:39pm PT
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Oh no! A legend passes into legend. Well played, Mr. Robbins.
BAd
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Mar 14, 2017 - 03:41pm PT
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We all need to give thanks to Royal.
He showed us the WAY forward, with style.
Rest in Peace
My since condolences to His Family, Friends and extended tribe.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 14, 2017 - 03:41pm PT
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So Sad.
My condolences to Royal's family and friends.
Such a loss.
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Mar 14, 2017 - 03:45pm PT
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A legend indeed..I feel honored to had met him in person at one of the early Facelifts and get his autograph on my ancient copy of Rockcraft.
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mtnyoung
Trad climber
Twain Harte, California
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Mar 14, 2017 - 03:46pm PT
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Since this seems to be true, could a new thread be started - a tribute thread perhaps - with his full name and without a bunch of question marks? That seems respectful and appropriate since such a thread is bound to get many posts.
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Barbarian
climber
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Mar 14, 2017 - 03:54pm PT
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This is sad news indeed. Royal has been an inspiration to countless climbers over the years.
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Mei
Trad climber
mxi2000.net
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Mar 14, 2017 - 03:54pm PT
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Wow, I have a lot of respect for Royal Robbins. Not just in his pioneering in rock climbing, but also in his scholarly demeanor. Guess nobody escapes fate and even legends pass on. Rest In Peace!
To OP SteveW, if it's okay with you, could you please change the subject line to spell his name in full and maybe make the title more telling? I understand that it started when you just wanted to confirm and had doubts, but if it is indeed real, I feel it's more respectful to have the subject changed when the thread will quickly evolve into a collection of tributes. Also, the change will prevent multiple threads from sprouting up just because people did not see this one at a quick glance. But, it's your thread; your call...
Edit: It took me a while to articulate my suggestion, but I see from Brad (mtnyoung)'s post that I'm not the only one feeling that way.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Mar 14, 2017 - 04:00pm PT
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What a massive inspiration he was, to many thousands of us in the 50's,60's and 70's.
A true Master Of Stone.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Mar 14, 2017 - 04:01pm PT
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Agree, Mei and Brad.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 14, 2017 - 05:32pm PT
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Mar 14, 2017 - 06:54pm PT
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A beacon in the hinterlands.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Mar 14, 2017 - 06:56pm PT
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Relatively few of here actually knew him. But how many of us learned aid climbing (and a fair bit about free climging, too) from Basic Rockcraft and Advanced Rockcraft? To say nothing of being inspired by RR's climbing?
What a life he led.
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WBraun
climber
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Mar 14, 2017 - 07:01pm PT
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Rock climbing is finished now!
The rock climbing god left the planet ......
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Mar 14, 2017 - 07:03pm PT
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Pretty much
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Mar 14, 2017 - 07:06pm PT
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Wow what a huge loss. Seemed like that guy never got old. I idolized others more but he seemed to loom large over everything climbing related when I was getting into climbing.
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Mar 14, 2017 - 07:21pm PT
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The rock climbing god left the planet ......
Robbins was a god in a time when it was possible to have them. With his passing, the curtain on the era he represented draws closer to its final closing. In addition to mourning the departure of the man, those of us who were privileged to attend the show are mourning the dimming lights of a certain time and spirit. The sun sets today on an era that will not see many more sunrises.
May the mountain zephyrs transport Royal's spirit to a dwelling place of rest and peace.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 14, 2017 - 07:28pm PT
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Such a shame. It seems he never got old.
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