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ElCapPirate
Big Wall climber
Reno, Nevada
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 19, 2013 - 06:18pm PT
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Anyone know what's happening on El Cap right now?
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ElCapPirate
Big Wall climber
Reno, Nevada
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Topic Author's Reply - May 19, 2013 - 06:31pm PT
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Yeah T Hocking, Werner would know for sure... I'm sure he is busy at the moment.
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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May 19, 2013 - 06:37pm PT
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Cheyne just posted a photo on Facebook of a chopper on top of El Cap and then one of someone near the edge but no details.
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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May 19, 2013 - 07:08pm PT
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I was phoned by a friend on the scene and told that the leader on Muir triggered a HUGE rockfall at 9am this morning that peppered as far right as the Nose, and which also cut his rope and killed him. I don't know how far he fell.
I don't know which party it was. I heard only one person was killed outright, and do knott know anything of the partner. Rescue and/or recover was happening from the summit.
What a tragedy, I'm so sorry. My condolences to the family and friends. Be careful up there, it's dangerous.
Edit: Oh sh|t, I think I know who it was. However I will shut up until I know. Crap.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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May 19, 2013 - 07:12pm PT
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This has been a tragic weekend for the community. I lost my best friend on Friday. Whoever is affected, please feel free to email me or message me on facebook. We gotta stick together.
Greg
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ElCapPirate
Big Wall climber
Reno, Nevada
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Topic Author's Reply - May 19, 2013 - 07:29pm PT
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Yup, just heard the lead line got chopped and the leader fell all the way to the end of the haul line and is/was just hanging there.
So, sorry to hear this... I'm going to stop posting to allow time, out of respect for friends and family.
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10b4me
Ice climber
Soon 2B Arizona
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May 19, 2013 - 07:38pm PT
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Damn, not good.
Condolences to the family, and friends
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Leggs
Sport climber
Is this a trick question?
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May 19, 2013 - 07:43pm PT
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This is heartbreaking... my goodness....
We keep losing our friends...
Heartfelt condolences and blessings to all.
~peace
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
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May 19, 2013 - 07:44pm PT
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Sobering, and incredibly sad.
GDavis, I'm so sorry you lost your best friend...unimaginable to me.
Sending my thoughts and prayers to all affected by the events of the last several days.
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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May 19, 2013 - 07:46pm PT
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Very sad news.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 19, 2013 - 08:08pm PT
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George Lowe, Mark Chapman and i were at the top of the first pitch of the Nose when i heard what sounded like an explosion. I looked up and was shocked to see an enormous dust cloud on the Grey Bands and rocks heading our way. We ducked and were showered by small rocks and sand. The main load went JUST to our right.
A few minutes later we heard a yell for help. Mark was already down and went for the rangers. Later, from the meadow, we could see a body hanging from the end of a rope just below an overhang....very sad.
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slodog
Trad climber
ontario canada
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May 19, 2013 - 08:09pm PT
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Very sad news-my thoughts and prayers go out to the familys.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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May 19, 2013 - 08:10pm PT
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Oh geez...too much to take in
Susan
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10b4me
Ice climber
Soon 2B Arizona
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May 19, 2013 - 08:12pm PT
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Jim, glad you guys are ok on such a sad day
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johnboy
Trad climber
Can't get here from there
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May 19, 2013 - 08:13pm PT
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Terrible news to say the least.
GDavis, hope everything heals well with you, really sorry to hear about that one too.
My sincere condolences to all families and friends.
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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May 19, 2013 - 08:16pm PT
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I'm easily brought to tears.This latest round of happenings have caused me many.I don't know these people,but they are my tribe.So sorry folks.
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GhoulweJ
Trad climber
El Dorado Hills, CA
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May 19, 2013 - 08:16pm PT
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Tragic.
My condolences to friends and family of the deceased.
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hobo_dan
Social climber
Minnesota
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May 19, 2013 - 08:40pm PT
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Sad
So much lost
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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May 19, 2013 - 08:44pm PT
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Really terrible news.
This, after news of Greg's experience, is just horrible.
My condolences.
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