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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 24, 2016 - 05:25pm PT
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It's with the great sadness I'm sharing the news that Scott Cosgrove passed away suddenly sometime yesterday.
Apparently Scott was overdue and found collapsed on a hiking trail not far from where he's been living during his amazing recovery from horrendous injuries sustained in a fall at work over a year ago.
I have no other details to offer on the circumstances of his passing.
I'm proud to say Scott was my friend and we shared many adventures together in Joshua Tree, The Valley at home in Squamish and on the job rigging for motion pictures.
I know we'll all learn more soon enough.
Condolences to Scott's family and all who had the privilege of being this amazing human being's friend.
PB
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Feb 24, 2016 - 05:33pm PT
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Sickens me. Just a few days ago he posted a picture on FB of his little dog hiking partner. He sounded so upbeat.
Susan
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Dapper Dan
Trad climber
Redwood City
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Feb 24, 2016 - 05:37pm PT
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wow , shocked ... RIP Coz...
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Feb 24, 2016 - 05:38pm PT
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Holy wow. What a stage in his existence through the eons.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Feb 24, 2016 - 05:39pm PT
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Oh, my word...that is truly tragic.
You had so many friends here at ST, Scott, all over the climbing world, and beyond. You will continue to be a role model to all- thank you for your contributions, and rest easy.
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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Feb 24, 2016 - 05:41pm PT
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Rest easy big Coz.
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Feb 24, 2016 - 05:43pm PT
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Seems so shocking. So sorry for those who knew and loved him. I met him just once, at the old Crossroads Cafe.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Feb 24, 2016 - 05:45pm PT
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Condolences to his family and all that loved him. what a shocker.
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Craig Fry
Trad climber
So Cal.
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Feb 24, 2016 - 05:45pm PT
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Good run bro
RIP
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Feb 24, 2016 - 05:47pm PT
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wot? I was just was talking to him on Facebook a day ago about ground up routes in Yosemite.
That's terrible news.
Rest well proud spirit!
Photo from mtn proj - credit Phil Bard
"We are a forgotten and dying breed.
Like Bachar always said.
"Last of the Mohicans."
... I will not apologize for my climbs and believe the ends do not justify the means.
I'm proud of what we did even if no one else is."
Scott Cosgrove Feb 22nd 2016
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msiddens
Trad climber
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Feb 24, 2016 - 05:50pm PT
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So so sad-
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10b4me
Mountain climber
Retired
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Feb 24, 2016 - 05:54pm PT
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Damn, sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family.
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rincon
climber
Coarsegold
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Feb 24, 2016 - 05:54pm PT
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RIP COZ
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Feb 24, 2016 - 05:57pm PT
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What! NO!.. dammit. Seemed he was doing miraculously well after that terrible fall.
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Feb 24, 2016 - 06:02pm PT
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Wow, all the hard climbs, tough rehab, then pass away on a hike. But that's the randomness of the real world. Could be worse.
We all will die someday; no way to escape.
Here's a great article he wrote in 1998, on freeing all but 15' of The Shaft (Muir Wall var.).
It was nearly the 3rd big all free route on El Cap, and way ahead of its time.
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=755069&tn=60
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Feb 24, 2016 - 06:04pm PT
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Rip cozzy.. bad news
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Feb 24, 2016 - 06:04pm PT
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Sincere condolences to family and friends of Scott.
He was an extraordinary human being.
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Feb 24, 2016 - 06:07pm PT
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climb in peace
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chappy
Social climber
ventura
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Feb 24, 2016 - 06:09pm PT
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Adios amigo...till we meet on the other side.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Feb 24, 2016 - 06:09pm PT
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I am, beyond sad and stunned,
I had held out hope that I would, some day, at the Gordo Ranch
Get A Nuggy from a hero of Mine and all of ours.
For days , many years ago, Scott and I shared floor space at Todds.
he was there intermittently, when he was I would badger
him to at least trail a rope for me . I gave up when he soloed the right ski track in red shorts, a tee shirt andChalk bag
some Kinda' wind sustained his soloing ,
To all of the many close friends ,
I am so sad for you ....... what a man he had grown Into!
I have a sister In Holyweird, who is , Im sure also devastated.
There is an intense wind around these part to Night but I have a roman Candle
and a bucket of tears all set to GO
Peace be with us as scott moves on,
We can only hope that Werner is right
and that in the next few years some crusher In diapers
will arise and the light in her/ his eyes will hold,
the magic that the years in Jtree bestowed on him
Have a good ride scotty
see you again too if no where else then in my dreams
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