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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Jul 29, 2012 - 05:09pm PT
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More positive young people taken from us.
Very sad news.
Sincere condolences to family and friends.
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Daphne
Trad climber
Black Rock City
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Jul 29, 2012 - 08:24pm PT
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So sad to hear this today. I was hoping as I left town on Friday that things would work out better. The way the community pitched in to find these inspiring young men was a sight to see.
To their families and loved ones, I send prayers of comfort for your loss.
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namascar
Trad climber
Pasadena, CA
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Jul 29, 2012 - 09:10pm PT
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Jul 29, 2012 - 09:15pm PT
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The article in the morning paper about them was heart rendering.
My condolences to their family and friends.
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gonzo chemist
climber
Fort Collins, CO
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Jul 29, 2012 - 10:49pm PT
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So sad to read this.
My heartfelt condolences to Ben and Gil's families and friends.
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nick d
Trad climber
nm
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Jul 30, 2012 - 12:28am PT
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My blessings to your friends and their families. May they rest in peace.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
the crowd MUST BE MOCKED...Mocked I tell you.
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Jul 30, 2012 - 12:41am PT
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just saw the news on msnbc and immediately knew it was related to this thread I had just read a day or so before. Good to hear one of the families has some context for it. Still not easy, but hate to hear of families in pain because of a loss.
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yu-min
climber
San Diego, california
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Jul 30, 2012 - 03:31am PT
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Gil often said that climbing for him was where he found the balance between freedom and control. I don't have many words to describe the feeling of loss, but i know that he was doing what he loved the most... a motto he lived by.
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Jul 30, 2012 - 04:24am PT
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This is especially hard to hear again just weeks after losing Mark Cartier on Mt. Hood. Such strong, vital climbers and all will be dearly missed. Condolences.
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tarek
climber
berkeley
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Jul 30, 2012 - 11:04am PT
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Condolences to their friends and families.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jul 30, 2012 - 12:21pm PT
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Very sad.
Peace to friends and family.
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Port
Trad climber
San Diego
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Jul 30, 2012 - 02:04pm PT
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I met Gil back in 2005 or 2006 when he moved to San Diego after graduating from George Washington University. I can only remember climbing with him once, but he struck me as very ambitious. He had an eagerness and drive that put him on the fast track to some major climbing accomplishments. He seemed to make friends easily and was surrounded by very talented climbers within the San Diego community. After moving to Boulder, I lost contact with him. Sadly, I read his name on CNN.com and could't believe it...
I hear a lot of people taking comfort in that he died doing what he loved. For me, I can't imagine a worse place to pass on. The mountains are cold, harsh, and unforgiving. It seems he understood this, but it doesn't make his death any easier to understand. To his father, sister, and family, I wish the best in your time of grief. Gil was a great man who chose a life of extraordinary adventure. It was an honor to know him.
Please keep us informed on memorial services. Many of Gil's climbing friends, including myself, are now living in the North East and would like to attend, if you would have us.
-Colin Porter
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 30, 2012 - 02:26pm PT
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Adam, Jared and I just arrived back in Huaraz. This was a hard pill for me to swallow. I need a beer( or ten) and a shower. We spent the last two days accompanying our friends out of the mountains. Adam and I were there when the recovery team brought the bodies to high camp. We coordinated via sat phone with Ted of Skyline Adventures. This was a very difficult recovery. Many are to be thanked. I will post a complete report from my perspective, when I have recovered enough. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers.
RIP Ben and Gil.
TY
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10b4me
Ice climber
dingy room at the Happy boulders hotel
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Jul 30, 2012 - 02:39pm PT
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good job Tony
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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Jul 30, 2012 - 02:50pm PT
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Tony, good job on a very hard job.
Condolences and prayers to their friends, family and other loved ones (partners).
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michaeld
Sport climber
Sacramento
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Jul 30, 2012 - 03:18pm PT
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RIP :(
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Gary
climber
"My god - it's full of stars!"
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Jul 30, 2012 - 03:23pm PT
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You're a good hand on a tough job, Tony. You get back here safe and sound, OK?
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Asa Firestone
Big Wall climber
Boulder, CO
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Jul 30, 2012 - 05:25pm PT
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I attempted this face with Gil in June, but we bailed due to bad weather. Here is the line that I believe they climbed before falling on the descent. It is a truly badass ascent. We had discussed calling the line "Live and let die" after a guns and roses song but that seems inappropriate. Maybe this line should just be known as the American Direct since it goes directly to the summit.
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labrat
Trad climber
Nevada City, CA
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Jul 30, 2012 - 05:27pm PT
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Good thoughts to family and friends. RIP guys.
Erik
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