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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jul 28, 2012 - 09:06pm PT
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I am so, so sorry for this loss. We always say Rest in Peace, but this does not seem quite right here, with these two. Climb on guys. Climb in light.
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Jul 28, 2012 - 09:20pm PT
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A terrible loss. Heartfelt condolences to their families and friends.
Rick
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Jul 28, 2012 - 09:23pm PT
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Horrible. I didn't know the duo but they sure looked like great young men. Ever ever so sad. At times it is very hard being a climber; this is one of those times.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jul 28, 2012 - 09:26pm PT
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hey there say, tyear, and family and friends of gil and ben...
my concolences to you at this sad time of your loss...
may new memories of remembered things of the past, be there
to help you through this hard time...
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Beth S
Gym climber
Charlottesville, VA
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Jul 28, 2012 - 09:29pm PT
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My deepest condolences to all the friends and family of these two men. They are at peace now and can see by this amazing outpouring and effort from the climbing community how much they are loved.
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o-man
Social climber
Paia,Maui,HI
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Jul 28, 2012 - 09:35pm PT
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Very sad news on SUPERTOPO today.
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johnboy
Trad climber
Can't get here from there
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Jul 28, 2012 - 09:37pm PT
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My sincere condolences to their family and friends.
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Footloose
Trad climber
Lake Tahoe
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Jul 28, 2012 - 09:54pm PT
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Robb,
"My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But oh, my friends, and oh, my foes —
It gives a lovely light!"
I think your chosen poetry that reflects their spirit is perfect.
Very sorry for the loss of your friends.
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aran
Trad climber
berkeley, ca
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Jul 28, 2012 - 09:54pm PT
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This is a true tragedy- may their spirits and hearts be remembered and spoke of often. Climb safe everyone.
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wbw
Trad climber
'cross the great divide
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Jul 28, 2012 - 10:08pm PT
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I am so sorry for the loss of these two young, strong guys. From everything I've read they were standout climbers and human beings.
The Cordillera Blanca is a magnificent and amazing range, but with its glaciers that change so dramatically from season to season, it can be an exceptionally severe place to climb.
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Kalimon
Trad climber
Ridgway, CO
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Jul 28, 2012 - 11:23pm PT
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"Shine on you crazy diamonds" . . .
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Anastasia
climber
InLOVEwithAris.
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Jul 28, 2012 - 11:35pm PT
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I am so sorry Tony! My condolences to all their family and friends. This is hard news that no one is ever prepared for. Be kind to yourselves.
Anastasia
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TomCochrane
Trad climber
Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay
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Jul 29, 2012 - 02:51am PT
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so very sorry
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roy
Social climber
NZ -> SB,CA -> Zurich
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Jul 29, 2012 - 03:32am PT
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Very sad news. My condolences to their many friends and loved ones. Roy
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Matt
Trad climber
it's all turtles, all the way dooowwwwwnn!!!!!
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Jul 29, 2012 - 03:45am PT
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Sad news.
Condolences to family an friends.
But to be honest, I mean REALLY HONEST-
We are talking about mountaineering.
People die doing that all the time.
It's a known risk, and not an unlikely outcome.
I'm really sorry these guys will not be coming home, but I'd rather celebrate their passion for adventure than mourn their passing.
They knew the risk and they accepted it.
Nobody lives forever, and a mountaineer doesn't even come close.
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jfailing
Trad climber
Lone Pine
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Jul 29, 2012 - 11:09am PT
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This is terrible news. I met Gil randomly at the Bachar boulders near Mammoth - the dude was super nice and we chatted about all sorts of climbs. Later on, I read his trip reports and saw his name in a few summit registers with ridiculous car-to-summit times.
This is a horrible loss. Condolences to the friends and family of both climbers.
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Jul 29, 2012 - 12:18pm PT
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Peace and the love of the world to their moms.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Jul 29, 2012 - 01:11pm PT
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I was holding out hope, Ben and Gil have done so many hardcore climbs before, I figured they would surface,and have another terrific tale to share with us.
But that is not to be.
My sincere condolences to their family and many many friends.
Onward and upward.
GK
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Gagner
climber
Boulder
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Jul 29, 2012 - 04:36pm PT
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Wow, just got back from a long weekend and had hoped to see positive news here - this sucks. While I never met Ben or Gil we are all part of the brotherhood of the rope, and it's really a sad day when we lose our brothers. Condolences and strength to the family, friends and community.
Paul
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paranoid-android
climber
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Jul 29, 2012 - 04:41pm PT
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I read this news last night. And I felt knots in my stomach. I know neither of these two gentlemen.
From the thread it appears these two gentlemen were both strong and talented.
It is a grave loss to any family to lose someone as young as these two men.
I feel very sad.
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