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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 25, 2018 - 05:57am PT
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Charlotte was found lying unresponsive at the foot of a stairway in her Telluride home last night. It appears that she fell the length of the stairway.
Charlotte was an excellent climber and skier who climbed, I believe, her fifth 8,000 meter peak last year at age 60.
She was well known and beloved by many in the mountain communities of Aspen and Telluride. She will be terribly missed by all who knew her.
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norm larson
climber
wilson, wyoming
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May 25, 2018 - 06:02am PT
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Very sad. Met her a few times and she seemed so full of life. Condolences to her family and close friends.
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takedamn
climber
four corners
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May 25, 2018 - 09:29am PT
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Damn, that sucks. She was one of a kind, super tough, and a pain in the ass. I'll miss her.
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John Mac
Trad climber
Breckenridge, CO
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May 25, 2018 - 09:35am PT
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Wow, that is very sad and way too young to go. Condolences to her family and friends
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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May 25, 2018 - 09:45am PT
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What the f...?
That's terrible news!
Had the pleasure of climbing with her at Smith for a day. And spent a little time socially as well. She was a lot of fun to be around. Very full of life.
What was her quote after giving Sandy the shot on Everest? "Oh, does that hurt? Good!"
I'm so sorry to hear this. Ugh.
Condolences to friends and family. She'll be missed. I'll miss her. Damn.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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May 25, 2018 - 09:47am PT
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How tragic! Heidi & I thought she was a wonderful person.
Our condolences to her other friends & family.
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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May 25, 2018 - 10:13am PT
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Condolences and be careful on stairs - worst fall I've taken by far was down our stairs.
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AP
Trad climber
Calgary
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May 25, 2018 - 10:38am PT
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Didn't Patrick Edlinger die in the same way?
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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May 25, 2018 - 10:48am PT
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Very sorry to read this. I lost a law partner and friend in a fall down his stairs at home.
John
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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May 25, 2018 - 11:17am PT
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It just sucks. Charlotte was larger than life....a huge presence, with an even bigger heart.I'm in such shock, and feeling so gutted. I just so wish she could be granted a do-over of last night. :-(
Pam
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Karla
climber
Colorado
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May 25, 2018 - 11:46am PT
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What Pam said^.
Such a kind-hearted character and could slog up/down a mountain with the best of them. I love how present she was in conversation and truly was interested in what was happening in your life..from the mundane->adventures and everything in between. We'll miss you Foxy.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 25, 2018 - 12:06pm PT
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hey there say, donini... oh my, this is terrible... how very sad...
i have read of situations like this, though not often...
maybe they will learn more-- maybe it was a health issue that lead to the
fall... it is very sad to think that she die from her stairs... :(
prayers and concolences for her family and loved ones that will miss
her, now... and not be able to enjoy her...
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
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May 25, 2018 - 12:07pm PT
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Oh no. She was a friend of mine. I skied and climbed a lot of days with her and her old dog Max.
Charlottes old back pack. She will be missed.
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Radish
Trad climber
SeKi, California
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May 25, 2018 - 12:13pm PT
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Very Sad to read this! I believe she was one of the persons in the 'Into Thin Air' book on Everest. I climbed Snake Dike, on Half Dome with Reese Martin right before he passed away. He had fond words of her....
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mountain girl
Trad climber
Berkeley, CA
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May 25, 2018 - 01:33pm PT
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Very sad news. Sending my condolences to friends and family.
Such a vibrant person, it is hard to comprehend.
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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May 25, 2018 - 02:04pm PT
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oh so sorry to hear this. Spark and snap, that woman had. Going to miss her in the circle of things.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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May 25, 2018 - 03:41pm PT
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I didn't know Charlotte, but obviously she will be missed.
My condolences to her family and friends.
Sad.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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May 25, 2018 - 03:55pm PT
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Very sad news. Yes, way too young.
Susan
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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May 25, 2018 - 04:21pm PT
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Lots of emotions surface when any of this great tribe leaves the community. Prayers and thoughts for grief healing to all loved ones, family and friends. May this process be a good one as the best of things are remembered about Charlotte's remarkable life.
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