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Social climber
Lassitude 33
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Feb 25, 2016 - 04:51pm PT
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Very sorry to hear about Scott's passing. Pretty shocking news, particularly given that Scott had come back so far from his devastating accident.
He left an indelible mark on the climbing scene, particularly in Joshua Tree and Yosemite. His FAs pushed the limits of difficulty and boldness and are still highly respected decades later.
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blahblah
Gym climber
Boulder
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Feb 25, 2016 - 04:53pm PT
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What a life of adventure he lived--very sorry to hear of this and condolences to his family and friends.
Climbing's different from big money sports in that average Joes (me) can randomly interact with legends (Coz)--I was happy to spend an afternoon with him years ago as we wandered around JT looking for our respective partners.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Feb 25, 2016 - 05:00pm PT
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Just talked with Bob Gaines, who was very tight with Scott and the two grew up together in the guiding world. Bob sounded like I feel.
Some things are just plain sad.
JL
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WanderlustMD
Trad climber
New England
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Feb 25, 2016 - 06:52pm PT
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I never knew Scott, but admired his achievements and writing, just like everyone else. I hope that he has found peace and knows that his life has made an impact on others.
-MAtt
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Feb 25, 2016 - 07:36pm PT
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Perry B and Scott came to town and hired a group of us to Sherpa for the riggers. Really great times at Donner and Lover's Leap. Scott was a real professional.
He represented climbers with distinction. Very sad news. Deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
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roadman
climber
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Feb 25, 2016 - 08:30pm PT
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shocked. HAve always been inspired by Scott and am truly saddened by his passing. Condolences to his family and friends.
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Pile of Rocks
Sport climber
Park City Utah
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Feb 25, 2016 - 08:34pm PT
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27+ years ago, I was fortunate enough to spend 4 years adventuring with Scott. His impact was tremendous and echoes in my life to this day. Memories of Scott that I hope will inspire.
Arrive Intersection Rock at Joshua Tree in the morning. Scott does his usual warm up, free solo left ski track, right ski track, half track, then bearded cabbage. Then off to climb easy stuff for me or work on one of his projects. I think I have spent as much time belaying as I have climbing, privileged for the experience.
In Yosemite we would go to the bar at Yosemite Lodge at night. Since I was only 19, when it got to late for under aged patrons we would gently be reminded time for me to leave. Scott always went back to camp with me instead of hanging with over 21 group.
When we needed to escape the "walls" of the Valley, we would drive to the Eastside for bouldering and the off the grid hot/cold tub.
Before we crossed the boarder to head to Squamish for the Summer, we had a chalk bag that we kept our pot in, and were too nervous to bring it with us. We stashed in in some bushes at at Motel 6 and 2 months later on our return we retrieved it. SCORE!
When he went to Patagonia, I drove him to LAX to send him off. He was excited and distracted. I was sad and nervous. He said," don't cry, I will be back in a few months". This was before cell phones and internet, so zero communication until his return. That was tough.
When working on hard first ascents in Joshua Tree, he was focused and serious. Took his rest days. Worked the moves, trained. And NO sex before the red point attempts. He really was focused.
We had a cat named Marmac. Named after a street in Yucca Valley. She was chased up a tree by a huge German Shepard when she was just a kitty and after that totally afraid of dogs. Scott loved her.
On the first trip to Southern Belle, me and Dave's girlfriend helped haul gear and spent a few days at the base while they climbed. I had my pack and 2 extra ropes. My steps are short since I am short and of course, Scott is tall, and he wanted me to go faster. I said "the sherpa can only go so fast or you can take the ropes". it was hot and a long hike up. Our camp was in a half cave and we laughed and hung out at night. I knew the Southern Belle was hard but I didn't know it was death hard. That made the laughing and hanging out easier for me. Not sure how he was so easy going.
On a trip to City of Rocks, we needed to clean up and shower, so we went to Burley. We go into a small market and ask to buy beer. The lady at the counter responds in her Southern Idaho accent, "This here is a Mormon community and we don't sell beer." At least we had our showers at the community pool. Back then the town of Tracey only had the general store.
When I found out last night about Scott, it was from my dear oldest friend that I met in Yosemite when I was 19. We both ended up living in the same town in Utah and have been best friends for all of these years. I was shocked, really I felt nothing. Sometime last night, it hit me hard. I am sad for the loss. I am sad Scott doesn't get to keep doing this life. Even though I only talked to Scott 10 times or so in the past 20 years, he changed the path of my life. I am forever grateful for him. I can still hear the sound of his voice and laugh. Peace to you Scott Cosgrove with endless love!
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Spiny Norman
Social climber
Boring, Oregon
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Feb 26, 2016 - 12:01am PT
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I knew Cosgrove only by reputation and myth, but we should all live life so well as to deserve a eulogy like the one above.
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Kinobi
climber
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Feb 26, 2016 - 03:25am PT
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RIP.
Number 1
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Feb 26, 2016 - 06:04am PT
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So bummed to read this. It did seem like he was in the middle of a miraculous recovery. I'm truly saddened.
Rest well Scott.
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Funk 29
Trad climber
Wallowa, OR
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Feb 26, 2016 - 07:22am PT
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I was able to climb with Scott one time in Kolob Canyon around 2002. He was putting up a new route, and it was good to get to know him. I had seen him in all he mags as a kid, so it was good to meet him and climb with him.
RIP
Scott.
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toejahm
Trad climber
Chatsworth, CA
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Feb 26, 2016 - 11:04am PT
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Condolences to his family and friends.
RIP Scott
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Feb 26, 2016 - 11:45am PT
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Oh no!! This is so sad! I was really hoping to get out with Scott this year. He was doing so well after his accident and he helped me when i had mine , so i was looking forward to comparing notes! In all my interactions with him he was really nice, and genuinly interested in how I was doing.
Rest In Peace Scott. You will be missed.
My condolences to family and friends.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Feb 26, 2016 - 01:14pm PT
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I tagged along with Jeff Constine to visit Scott in rehab. At the time he was just starting to walk around a bit on the lawns outside. He didn't say anything about it at first, but once we were chatting he told us with an obvious sense of pride and accomplishment. It seemed he was clearly on the rebound.
I was just thinking about the times when winding down at Gunsmoke at sunset would wrap up a great day. It was not uncommon to have Scott, JB and Paul Borne all there. Things would get competitive, and respectable numbers of laps were done. Paul would remind us that if you got pumped out and fell off, the “lava-gators” would make their meal of you. Of course I was usually the first one eaten.
This is just hard to believe. So sorry. Another great one gone.
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Inner City
Trad climber
East Bay
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Feb 26, 2016 - 01:20pm PT
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What a sad story. Such a great and loved person. Is there any cause of death that has been given?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
Of THIS World (Planet Earth)
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Feb 26, 2016 - 06:55pm PT
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What a surprise, nobody expected this. I though he was on the road to recovery.
Scott was a good guy, I loved him.
I knew him from his first appearance in Josh and thought I liked him.
20 years later he was one of the biggest contributors to the Gordon Family Benefit while I was the man in charge and I was surprised by and stoked by his contribution.
It was the biggest ever...... and his second one topped it. WTF!
I didn't know how and why he could go so big but DAMN, he did.
He topped everyone.
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