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Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Topic Author's Original Post - Mar 27, 2017 - 10:24am PT
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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Mar 27, 2017 - 10:45am PT
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Damn! Harsh times in JT. Be careful out there folks. I, too, soloed the Cyclops Eye once. My mantra these days? Even the easiest climbs demand full respect. Gravity doesn't care about grades.
BAd
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Mar 27, 2017 - 10:45am PT
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Cyclops route is a little stiffer than The Eye, 5.8 vs. 5.1
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bobinc
Trad climber
Portland, Or
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Mar 27, 2017 - 10:50am PT
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Wonder if injured climber is Tom Hargis (vs 'Hurgis'). Either way, sorry to hear of these accidents.
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Chris Cunningham
Trad climber
San Francisco
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Mar 27, 2017 - 12:14pm PT
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Off route?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 27, 2017 - 01:25pm PT
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hey there say, prayers for tom to be well soon as possible...
and my condolences and prayers, to the family, of the man that died...
:(
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10b4me
Mountain climber
Retired
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Mar 27, 2017 - 01:38pm PT
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RIP and Heal up.
Says he was climbing the Cyclops Route?
Wonder if he was free soloing The Eye on Cyclops?,
I did that a couple times BITD.
Condolences,
Tad
Off route?
If one hasn't climbed the Eye before, as I recall, it's easy to get off route.
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Mar 27, 2017 - 01:47pm PT
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Very sad. My condolences to the family and friends of the departed climber.
It sounds like the injured climber was on Poodles maybe? That bottom of that has gotten much slicker thanks to the people TR'ing it who can't even climb the 5.7 hand/fist crack next door (and the rap chains someone installed at the top don't help--end of grouse.) Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 27, 2017 - 02:15pm PT
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I am also wondering if it is Tom Hargis....age is right and heclimbs there often.
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Ryan Tetz
Trad climber
Bishop, CA
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Mar 27, 2017 - 02:17pm PT
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Sounds like Tom Hargis of Exum Guides is the injured one? One of my favorite climbing mentors over the years. Heal up Tom!
Don't recognize the other (no name yet?), but RIP damn.
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Off White
climber
Tenino, WA
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Mar 27, 2017 - 02:20pm PT
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Yeah, I suspected it was Tom Hargis too, since another article listed "Tom Hurgis" to be from Jackson WY. Whoever it is, I hope for a reasonable recovery.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Mar 27, 2017 - 02:45pm PT
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Sad
My condolences to the deceased's relatives and friends.
And good vibes sent to Tom!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 27, 2017 - 02:52pm PT
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If they mentioned Jackson it almost surely is Tom Hargis. Thankfully, the report said the injuries are not life threatening.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Mar 27, 2017 - 03:02pm PT
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I stil haven't been able to find out who that cyclops climber was??
RIP, unknown soldier.. Condolences to family and friends.
Terrible hearing about the 69 yr young man falling... We just did poodles last week. The rte was in great shape, the pro is small but seems bomber. Cept over that bulge its alittle skimpy.
Rest up and heal young man, then get back out there. I hope you do.
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nathanael
climber
CA
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Mar 27, 2017 - 03:06pm PT
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No signs of an accident on the Eye yesterday..
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NL
climber
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Mar 27, 2017 - 03:22pm PT
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It wasn't on the Eye but something a few routes to the right of the Eye. RIP...
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Mar 27, 2017 - 06:22pm PT
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The '5.9' move above the alcove on Poodles are People is way more dangerous than the stuff down low. Bottom section climbs like a sport route with super solid cams and stoppers ever ~5 feet. Top... you make a funky exit move out a flare with not great pro and a gnarly alcove/ledge right above.
Done the poodles finish proper one time, I finish now on White Lightning. Just not my cup O tea, if that is indeed what has happened.... could be something totally different, tho.
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Lassitude 33
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Mar 28, 2017 - 09:07am PT
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Any climbing death is a tragedy. My sincere condolences to family, friends, loved ones and first responders.
Any additional information as to what route on the Cyclops formation was being climbed?
Greg, was Tom's accident at the top of Poodles?
Though protection is generally good, the top out does require moving up a ways above the alcove before getting any in. Not an ideal place to fall.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Mar 28, 2017 - 09:52am PT
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"Wasn't a free soloist and it wasn't on the Eye. The climber was roped and on Spaghetti and Chili. Event is still under investigation, so there are no more details. Climber on Hemingway was released from hospital same day with minor injuries."
From Bernadette Regan
Tyeary
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Mar 28, 2017 - 10:43am PT
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:(
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Mar 28, 2017 - 12:41pm PT
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Tom,
I hope you have a speedy recovery.
See you out there.
Jim
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Mar 28, 2017 - 12:51pm PT
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Sincere condolences to the friends and family of the deceased and hopeful thoughts for a speedy recovery for Mr Hargis.
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Burnin' Oil
Trad climber
CA
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Mar 28, 2017 - 02:25pm PT
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From the Press Enterprise:
Samuel Boldissar, a Redondo Beach resident, was climbing Cyclops Rock - a popular rock-climbing destination in the park - with a group of friends when, about 3:45 p.m., he fell 50 to 60 feet, said park spokesman George Land.
From the Desert Sun:
An investigation showed Boldisser fell because his gear failed or wasn't properly secured, Land said. The Redondo Beach man was with three or four people, and he was described as a beginner in rock climbing.
RIP
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Mar 28, 2017 - 02:39pm PT
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^^^TFPU
my Condolences to the Family and Friends of Samuel Boldissar
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Gary
Social climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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Mar 28, 2017 - 03:30pm PT
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Spaghetti and Chili, like most of those routes over there, is pretty tricky to protect, IIRC.
RIP
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SBColleen
Sport climber
Eugene, OR
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Mar 28, 2017 - 04:19pm PT
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There was only one piece placed for protection halfway between the ground and the first set of fixed chains, which it looked like he had run the rope through. Either he was running out the line or a piece or more blew. It looked like there was no knot of any kind on the live end of the rope, so I wondered if his figure 8 was incorrect or there was some kind of rope failure, but I may be wrong about there being no knot. Adrenaline and cortisol make your eyes see things and not see things sometimes.
Horrifically sad. My condolences to his friends and family. I would never wish this on anyone ever for any reason.
There were many off duty medical professionals who came running to assist. It was amazing to me to see how quickly the climbing community pulled together to offer what assistance and expertise they could.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Mar 28, 2017 - 04:25pm PT
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he was described as a beginner in rock climbing
25 years old. My heart breaks for his family.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Mar 28, 2017 - 04:26pm PT
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Very sad. Reinforces the growing concern that beginners who learn the ropes out at Josh are playing with fire.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Mar 28, 2017 - 04:30pm PT
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^^^
In general, of all the places I have climbed, Joshua Tree is the last place I would take a beginner to learn to place gear.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Mar 28, 2017 - 04:37pm PT
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hate to hear about these avoidable accidents, on the other hand it has been almost 6 years since a climber died in the park.
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Moof
Big Wall climber
Orygun
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Mar 28, 2017 - 04:58pm PT
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Only followed on Spaghetti and Chili, found it to be pretty heads up. Committing start lybacking up the finger crack, minimal pro in the horizontals after that, then a freaky/balancy finish well above gear. RIP.
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FreeCoffee
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Mar 28, 2017 - 05:12pm PT
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RIP Sam Boldissar. Condolences to his friends and family and to all the climbers / EMS / SAR folks present on Saturday.
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nathanael
climber
CA
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Mar 28, 2017 - 05:37pm PT
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Went by "safety_sam" on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/safety_sam/ .
Scrolling through some pics hits home for me, could easily be me.
Studying for PhD in chemistry at UCSB. Brewing beer, camping in the Sierras, climbing in Joshua Tree.
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Gary
Social climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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Mar 28, 2017 - 06:24pm PT
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In general, of all the places I have climbed, Joshua Tree is the last place I would take a beginner to learn to place gear.
It's where I learned to place gear. I'm not much of a climber, but I place really good gear.
Still, Spaghetti and Chili is not the place for a new leader.
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redsolarearth
climber
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Mar 28, 2017 - 09:17pm PT
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that is really tragic, it could have been any of us when we were learning. It hits me close to home as a chemistry PhD student at a UC as well. Such a sad thing
Any word on if he was wearing a helmet?
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 28, 2017 - 09:26pm PT
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My condolences....so sad to see a young, vital person pass before their time. Take climbing seriously no matter where you are or who you're with. It's a dangerous game that requires eternal vigilance.
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA/Joshua Tree
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Mar 28, 2017 - 11:59pm PT
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This is just so sad. The young man had such a bright and promising future. Pursuing a PhD in chemistry is no small task.
Last Saturday was a particularly beautiful spring day in JT. Was climbing on Lost Horse Wall when we heard the first sirens come in then about an hour or plus later the life flight helicopter came buzzing past. Knew something bad had gone down, turns out it was for Tom's rescue. After the chopper rotor noise died down a bit we heard sirens on the move again, must have been when Sam fell.
It was such a gorgeous day and I hoped it wasn't the last for one of our tribe. RIP Sam. Gone too soon. Condolences to his family and friends.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 30, 2017 - 03:47pm PT
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hey there say, flouride... thank you so much for sharing, your post ,here...
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just saw his instagram page, and it made me cry...
oh my...
dear family... my prayers for you all as you move onward without him...
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 31, 2017 - 09:33pm PT
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I hope that Tom recovers fully and soon. I just saw him at the City of Rocks a couple of years ago.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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This is such a sad deal.
My condolences to his Family and Friends.
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