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Mike Friedrichs
Sport climber
City of Salt
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Topic Author's Original Post - Sep 16, 2015 - 12:35pm PT
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I didn't know the man well but he saved my life in 1993. Judging by the outpouring of love and support by former students on social media, he must have been a hell of good teacher. He always seemed so positive, good energy.
He lost his life after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. He handled his terminal disease with grace, courage, and dignity.
RIP Peter Hayes. Thanks for being my guardian angel when I really needed one.
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Burnin' Oil
Trad climber
CA
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Sep 16, 2015 - 12:38pm PT
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Peter was the man. Sad day.
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Dapper Dan
Trad climber
Redwood City
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Sep 16, 2015 - 12:43pm PT
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He was a school teacher ? What ages? Where ?
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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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Sep 16, 2015 - 01:14pm PT
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R.I.P Peter! You will be missed Big Time.. Peter on belay.
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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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Sep 16, 2015 - 01:17pm PT
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At the Base of the Attitude Wall Punchbowl..
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Sep 16, 2015 - 01:48pm PT
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This is a sad day, but Pete is now free of the terrible illness that really slowed him down the last few years.
I prefer to remember the Peter Hays who could do multiple laps on Maggie's Farm, out back at Stoney Point.
"Oh Pete, was that five or six laps? Do you think I could go next? I'm all rested up, starting to cool down" ......
My sincere condolences to his Family and many many friends.
See you on the other side.
Guy Keesee
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Sep 16, 2015 - 01:56pm PT
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We spent some quality time on the Salmon River with Peter, family and old climbing friends and I remember the joy and spirit of life we shared with Peter. I remember how his students raved about the man as a teacher and friend. RIP Peter.
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Sep 16, 2015 - 02:31pm PT
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I met Peter through social media. He was one of the founding climbers of the Ape's wall out in Malibu. He sent me a msg one day. posted it so the rest of the community can see it..
R.I.P Peter
That's yours truly in a hanging belay looking at the second pitch of The Pirate in 1972 with my bongs and hammer hanging...and my knickers and tie-dye shirt all stylie..
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Lassitude 33
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Sep 16, 2015 - 05:27pm PT
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Very sorry to hear of this; knew Peter from his time in So Cal. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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Sep 16, 2015 - 09:42pm PT
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If it were not for Pete, never would of climbed El Cap or any wall.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Sep 16, 2015 - 09:47pm PT
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Sorry for your loss, sounds like a really amazing guy.
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L
climber
California dreamin' on the farside of the world..
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Sep 17, 2015 - 01:57pm PT
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He was one of the founding climbers of the Ape's wall out in Malibu.
One of my first and favorite climbing areas.
So sorry for the loss of such an awesome man and a fine friend to so many.
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john bald
climber
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Sep 24, 2015 - 07:47pm PT
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Shared a bench with Peter at the climbing gym not long ago. Chatted about the old SoCal scene and mutual friends/climbs. That day he was cruising a top rope with an O2 bottle strapped to his back.
Much love, I will miss you Peter!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 24, 2015 - 07:52pm PT
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hey there say, mike...wow, what a very special story...
sad to know of an illness that took someone, through hard trials and pains...
my condolences and prayers for his loved ones, that move on, without him...
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Outdoorvangelist
Trad climber
San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Oct 21, 2015 - 10:45am PT
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Hey Pete, I love you like a brother and will carry your spirit with me forever... you were my mentor, friend, co-instructor, belayer and inspiration in life. All the way through. See you at the next Belay.
Kenji
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Oct 21, 2015 - 10:48am PT
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Whoa....I had no idea Peter was so ill.
The very first rock climbing course I ever taught was with Peter at Stonewall Peak in the Cuyamacas (for Adventure 16). He was amazingly funny, and the clients enjoyed him immensely. I'm very, very saddened to learn of the passing of such a vibrant soul.
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mooser
Trad climber
seattle
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Oct 21, 2015 - 12:19pm PT
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Peter sounds like a really fantastic guy. My condolences to his friends and family.
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