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N0_ONE
Social climber
Utah
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 26, 2012 - 11:49pm PT
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A friend of mine fell on the North East Buttress of angles landing today and he needs your prayers and thoughts. He's in a fight for his life right now. The rescue is still ongoing and the park isn't saying much. Some other friends that were there are saying its not good but the extent of his conditions is unknown.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Oct 26, 2012 - 11:51pm PT
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Whoa. You got thoughts, anyway.....
Hope it turns out well for all involved.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Oct 26, 2012 - 11:53pm PT
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Don't know how it will help, but he's got my best wishes.
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Dos XX
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Oct 26, 2012 - 11:54pm PT
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Prayer & positive thoughts going his way.
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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Oct 26, 2012 - 11:54pm PT
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Sorry for your friend. He is my thoughts.
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splitter
Trad climber
Cali Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
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Oct 27, 2012 - 12:10am PT
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Your friend is in my hopes, thought's, and prayer's!
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Oct 27, 2012 - 12:20am PT
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Of course
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Oct 27, 2012 - 12:48am PT
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Hopes and prayers
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cmcc
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Oct 27, 2012 - 01:50am PT
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Father I ask for your covering and protection for this climber, safety for rescuers, wisdom for physicians, a miracle of your goodness!
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N0_ONE
Social climber
Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 27, 2012 - 10:01am PT
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Sad long night. He died before they could get him down. I love you brother. See you someday on that big wall in heaven.
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:03am PT
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RIP.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:07am PT
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So very sorry.
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:13am PT
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May the hallowed Zion canyon walls provide him with peaceful resonance in his journey to the afterlife.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:14am PT
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Very sorry to hear about this, Steven.......damn.....life is precious..
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:50am PT
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Oh no. So very sorry.
Susan
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Gunkie
Trad climber
East Coast US
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Oct 27, 2012 - 11:25am PT
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Terrible news.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Oct 27, 2012 - 11:31am PT
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Oh ..this is so rough
A prayer too for you NO_ and all who knew and loved our fallen brother.
Peace somehow.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Oct 27, 2012 - 11:35am PT
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I remember watching Conrad and Andy on the FFA.
It is a serious route (with the third ascent erroniously reported as the FA to boot).
Any details we can glean a lesson from?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Oct 27, 2012 - 11:53am PT
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hey there say, NO_ONE...
oh no... :( i am so very sad to hear this...
i was just going to go pray, and just finished reading that it
is too late... i did not see this, until late, as well, :(
my prayers and condolences for his family and loved ones, oh my,
so very sorry to hear this sad news...
sad that you had a rough night alone... many of us had not seen this yet,
or we would have let you know that we were close by in thoughts, at least, and prayers... :(
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splitter
Trad climber
Cali Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
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Oct 27, 2012 - 12:27pm PT
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I am very sorry for your loss. To lose a dear friend, especially when it comes so sudden and unexpectedly, is a heavy burden to bare. It was good that you did what you could and reached out here for him, called out for prayers and hope. I believe that he would be very grateful for that, that you cared and did all that you could under the circumstances. I hope that you will find some peace in knowing that, along with the privilege and honor of being his friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family, friends and loved ones.
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steveA
Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
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Oct 27, 2012 - 12:40pm PT
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So sorry to hear this news.
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N0_ONE
Social climber
Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 27, 2012 - 01:33pm PT
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Thanks everyone. He will be missed. He was a really good guy, many hearts are sad today for this loss.
His name and the details of the investigation will be available soon I'm sure.
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Ascanio Pignatelli
Mountain climber
CA
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Oct 27, 2012 - 02:04pm PT
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DEVASTATING NEWS.....RIP my brother. You will be sorely missed. Your contribution to all of us was immeasurable. Thanks for all the good times and great memories. I will never forget you. May your kindness and graciousness live on in all of us......
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Double D
climber
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Oct 27, 2012 - 02:44pm PT
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Sorry for your loss and my condolences to all family and friends.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Oct 27, 2012 - 02:52pm PT
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Very sad. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Oct 27, 2012 - 03:43pm PT
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Was hoping for a better outcome. Condolences to family, friends and partners.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Oct 27, 2012 - 03:50pm PT
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Wow. So sad to read this.
Many positive thoughts being beamed out to the grieving.
Brandon
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John Mac
Trad climber
Littleton, CO
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Oct 27, 2012 - 06:38pm PT
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Very sad to hear of this news. Condolences to family and friends.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Oct 27, 2012 - 06:44pm PT
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So sorry. RIP
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Conrad
climber
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Oct 27, 2012 - 07:30pm PT
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With empathy to his family and loved ones. Gravity is a bear and it will always win.
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labrat
Trad climber
Nevada City, CA
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Oct 27, 2012 - 08:57pm PT
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:-( Good thoughts going to family and friends.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:10pm PT
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Been thinking about this again, and the fact that only weeks ago the Santa Clara flood took everything of his makes it yet more poignant and sad.
That dike was a foolish idea to begin with and I hope the victims are compensated.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:14pm PT
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Little more info here:
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565458/Santa-Clara-man-falls-to-his-death-in-Zion-National-Park.html
A 49-year-old Santa Clara man died Friday afternoon from injuries sustained in a 40-foot fall along the Northeast Buttress route, which is below Angels Landing.
ZION NATIONAL PARK — A 49-year-old Santa Clara man died Friday afternoon from injuries sustained in a 40-foot fall along the Northeast Buttress route, which is below Angels Landing.
Park officials identified the man as Lyle Dale Hurd III. According to national park officials, Hurd was hiking with three other men when he fell. The accident is under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the National Park Service.
Hurd's hiking partner witnessed the fall and called for emergency assistance. Twenty members of the Zion Search and Rescue Team assisted with the initial response and to recover Hurd's body once it was determined he had not survived the fall.
Hurd's death was the second fatal accident in the park during 2012 and the seventh climbing fatality since 1983.
Another article:
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/55161654-78/hurd-park-national-route.html.csp
A climber fell and died Friday in Zion National Park.
Lyle Dale Hurd III, 49, of Santa Clara, died at scene.
According to a press release from the National Park Service, Hurd was among four people climbing the Northeast Buttress route, a climbing route below Angels Landing.
Hurd and a partner were following the other pair up the route. Hurd fell more than 40 feet onto a ledge, pulling his top piece of protection out, the Park Service reported. His partner called 911 and provided medical care to Hurd.
Search and rescue personnel worked through the night to remove the body and investigate the fall.
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WBraun
climber
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:17pm PT
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The guy was hiking and fell according to the above post.
How does that become a climbing fatality?
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:27pm PT
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My condolences to his family and friends.
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little Z
Trad climber
un cafetal en Naranjo
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:41pm PT
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Very sad news. Wishing strength for greiving friends and relatives.
Thanks Crimp for the first details. Still seems too soon to start analyzing.
Toker, where are you getting your info from? You seem to be plugged into some other source. How did you know he was affected by the recent flooding? Obviously your local, and so more directly connected, but anything you can share?
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:50pm PT
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:51pm PT
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Just plain sad. Thinking of his family and friends tonight.
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:58pm PT
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Werner queried The guy was hiking and fell according to the above post.
How does that become a climbing fatality?
Some places it is customary to characterize climbers as hikers. I know in Prescott this was often done to reduce the potential for sensationalizing the accident. It may not be totally honest but it is often seen as a favor to the climbing community.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Oct 28, 2012 - 01:40pm PT
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Actually Werner, I don't think it was said as a favor.
Most reporters equate "climbing" with difficult hiking. They don't have a clue.
The guy was a climber.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Oct 28, 2012 - 01:44pm PT
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Oct 28, 2012 - 01:59pm PT
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Sympathy to his family and friends.
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Double D
climber
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Oct 28, 2012 - 05:10pm PT
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Lyle was a friend of mine and occasional climbing partner. I was just about to give him a call to photograph a new route he was working on. He was a very competent climber and quite active in establishing routes in So. UT. Several years ago he lived in Yosemite and if I remember correctly, was on SAR.
Again my condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.
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WBraun
climber
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Oct 28, 2012 - 06:57pm PT
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Hurd was leading the fifth “pitch,” or ascent segment, of the eight-pitch climb when he fell, Baltrus said. The fall pulled his anchor out of the wall, causing him to fall farther until he landed on the ledge, she said.
Hurd’s partner saw the fall and called 911, then provided medical care. When park medics completed a technical climb to the ledge, they confirmed Hurd had not survived his injuries, a news release issued by Baltrus stated.
Finally a correct report from a journalist who actually asks questions and gets the correct answers.
The other reports of a hiker fall are by irresponsible stupid journalists.
Are most of these journalists/reporters just blind sheep writing anything they hear instead of investigating?
Yep Lyle lived across the street and did SAR with us years ago.
My condolences to his family and friends .......
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N0_ONE
Social climber
Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 28, 2012 - 06:57pm PT
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He was one of the victims of the recent floods in Santa Clara. His whole house had a 6' deep river flashing through it. He lost pretty much everything. Through it all he held such a positive attitude. He felt blessed for how the community came together to help him out. He and I were in the process of putting together a new chicken coop. The world lost a good heart Friday.
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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Oct 28, 2012 - 07:26pm PT
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Condolences. Always sad to lose a fellow climber. He sounded like a really great guy.
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10b4me
Ice climber
dingy room at the Happy boulders hotel
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Oct 28, 2012 - 08:13pm PT
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my condolences to his friends and family.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Oct 28, 2012 - 08:17pm PT
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Werner
As long as you have been a part of SAR
How can you expect a newspaper article to get details correct?
I've yet to see a single article get it right when I knew the details.
Newspaper radio tv or magazine.
What we do know is this
The climbing world has lost a brother.
Those who knew and loved him are facing the worst of pains
We all wish them the peace and the joy that comes from loving someone special who lived well regardless the outcome.
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Oct 28, 2012 - 09:07pm PT
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Sincere condolences.
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Andrew Barnes
Ice climber
Albany, NY
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Oct 28, 2012 - 11:20pm PT
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Condolences to the family. RIP.
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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Oct 29, 2012 - 12:29am PT
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Really sorry to hear about this.
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
bouldering
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Oct 29, 2012 - 12:34am PT
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Also kind of sad that this, and other accidents, adds a sort of knee jerk credence to the idea of retro-bolting alot of stuff.
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splitter
Trad climber
Cali Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
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Oct 29, 2012 - 01:52am PT
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The fall pulled his anchor out of the wall.
retro-bolting!
In regards to retro-bolting, there should at least be decent anchors on a route, particularly routes with multiple R rated pitches/run-outs, imo! I mean, is someones ego/headtrip more important than a human life? I am talking about anchors, not what does or doesn't go in inbetween them. Decent anchors should be the standard, not the exception!
Once again, very sorry for your/our great loss.
crasic - Oh! i thought they were referring to his belay anchors (fell onto them after a long initial runout and the ledge broke his fall, or something) i guess that couldn't happen unless he was soloing, cuz he woulda taken his belayer along with the belay anchors (duh)!
"top piece" not belay anchor. i should have thought about it a little longer. thanx for clarifying that!
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crasic
climber
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Oct 29, 2012 - 02:24am PT
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Splitter, in the context of this report, anchor=pro. They say his top piece pulled and he decked. It wasn't a belay anchor failure
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
the crowd MUST BE MOCKED...Mocked I tell you.
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Oct 29, 2012 - 03:34am PT
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sorry for your loss
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d-simon
Trad climber
Italian alps
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Dec 15, 2012 - 12:16am PT
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We did the route last week and saw the plate at the ledge, and I was really impressed by it, and the date so recent. The bottle is half full of (I think good) red wine, and the words read "We are all living proof that nothing lasts".
The day after I browsed the internet craving to know something more about this man and his death. I like to think about him as a friend of mine. RIP.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Dec 15, 2012 - 01:59am PT
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Thanks for posting that pic d-simon.
Really nice.
Indeed, if you did the route, then he is a friend.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 15, 2012 - 04:55am PT
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hey there say, d-simon (or simon-d)?
thank you for the very touching and thoughtfull share...
a life, not forgotten, and folks will know someone here, was loved, and
you got to be part of his life, somehow, now...
god bless to his family and lvoed ones, once again...
and to you, in your climbs...
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