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karabin museum
Trad climber
phoenix, az
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Mar 15, 2017 - 07:35am PT
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Royal you will always be remembered!
Many Blessings to the Robbins family
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feralfae
Boulder climber
in the midst of a metaphysical mystery
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Mar 15, 2017 - 07:46am PT
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He's climbing on.
Peace and Height, Royal.
Royal was one of the first climbers I admired.
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Kernville Annex)
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Mar 15, 2017 - 07:50am PT
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Sad news! The Man and Visionary showed US the way. Grateful to all of his contributions in climbing and to the world overall.
You'll be missed, Hero Of The Hinterland! See you on the other side, Royal!
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Mar 15, 2017 - 07:58am PT
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One of the guys we owe it all to.
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susu
climber
East Bay, CA
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Mar 15, 2017 - 07:58am PT
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Thank you dearly for your examples of kind consideration, honesty, openness, and especially for your vision and inspiration, Royal, and for the life you forever breathe into climbing.
With Heartfelt condolences to Royal's family and many friends.
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MikeL
Social climber
Southern Arizona
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Mar 15, 2017 - 08:40am PT
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Mythological.
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Barbarian
climber
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Mar 15, 2017 - 08:43am PT
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A little yellow book changed my life. It opened the door to a world that I have called home for nearly 50 years.
Last night I reread that book through the blur of tears. My hero has gone on to new adventures.
Thank you, Royal, for everything.
Rest in Peace.
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AKDOG
Mountain climber
Anchorage, AK
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Mar 15, 2017 - 09:25am PT
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RIP Royal
Thanks for all the inspiration and life of adventure
As many have already stated, his little yellow book was a starting point to get things going.
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mtnyoung
Trad climber
Twain Harte, California
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Mar 15, 2017 - 09:34am PT
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By the time I got around to reading the "Rockcraft" books (1984 - 85), their technical advice was aging.
His discussions of style and ethics weren't old though. Those thoughts were fantastic then and have definitely stood the test of time.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Mar 15, 2017 - 10:28am PT
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RR's climbing/boating influence speaks for itself, as an enormously influential and impressive figure of global climbing.
50+ years of marriage is a proud accomplishment as well, one which deserves a hearty applause.
A man amongst men.
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Jkruse
Trad climber
Las Cruces, NM
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Mar 15, 2017 - 10:36am PT
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"Whether you will or not You are a King, Tristram, for you are one Of the time-tested few that leave the world, When they are gone, not the same place it was. Mark what you leave."
Rest in Peace
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Gunkie
Trad climber
Valles Marineris
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Mar 15, 2017 - 10:56am PT
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IMO, one of the most bad ass things ever done in 'modern' rock climbing was RR's solo of the Muir Wall in 1968.
RR -- Hero, Pioneer, Legend
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Mar 15, 2017 - 11:02am PT
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Exceptional, a natural and complete alpinst. RIP!
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Mar 15, 2017 - 11:03am PT
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Goodby old man. Thanks for the leadership. You gave my life a valuable thread.
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John M
climber
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Mar 15, 2017 - 11:06am PT
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Respect Sir.. Thank you for living large and with vigor.
The thread "Valley Giants" makes me think of Royal. Thats how I would describe him.
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splitclimber
climber
Sonoma County
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Mar 15, 2017 - 11:07am PT
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what a life he lived. I'm honored to have met him and to have climbed some of his routes.
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BruceHildenbrand
Social climber
Mountain View/Boulder
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Mar 15, 2017 - 11:36am PT
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^^^^^^^
Robbins did the second ascent of the West Face of the Leaning Tower in 1963, solo! He knew how to up the level of the game!
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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Mar 15, 2017 - 11:37am PT
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Robbins definitely changed the climbing world in a big way. Somewhat lacking in social skills, he was still a major player in Yosemite climbing. Basic and Advanced Rockcraft are how I learned to climb.
He will be missed by thousands.
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okie
Trad climber
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Mar 15, 2017 - 11:38am PT
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He was roughly the same age as my Dad I lost not long ago this time of year. I don't know the words for this.
I would certainly rank him among the world's great adventurers.
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chipperdarl
climber
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Mar 15, 2017 - 11:43am PT
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i bow to this moral capitalist.
he upheld strict ethics while satisfying his immediate needs
and pursuing expansive horizons.
and he authored some extraordinary routes.
regards, sir.
you led an admirable life.
i strive to follow your lead.
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