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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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The flame that burns twice as bright lasts half as long. A sad and early departure for a well loved and respected climber that I unfortunately never had the pleasure of meeting. Sure sounds like he red lined the fun meter while he was in the game and grabbed life by the nubbins! Rest in Peace.
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Misa
Trad climber
SJ
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Nov 28, 2007 - 11:59pm PT
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Dear Rick,
I was just down in Josh and thinking about the old days. Sorry to hear about Pete, what a nice guy. Condolences to all who knew him. Misa G
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 29, 2007 - 12:12am PT
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hey there all.... i did not know anything about a climber named pete... now i am thankful that i have learned of him, from you...
god bless you all in the loss of your dear friend.... say, an aneurism is an odd thing to live with--with some, it can burst at any time, others make it through the long-haul...
i am very glad that your friend had a live through this hidden "time bomb" and was able to have a full rich life, and the love of friends, and many a wonderful climb... say, the fine wine was the topper for his rich life... god bless to you all, that remember him....
thanks for the share...
PS---i will remember him every time i drinK wine now--as i too, used to like to carry wine glasses (though, it was a rare occasion that i ever had any), padded up, to use in the great outdoors.... and, even tiny tea sets on occasions....
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G_Gnome
Trad climber
In the mountains... somewhere...
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Nov 29, 2007 - 12:41am PT
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Misa! You were down in Josh and you didn't call?! We were all there and wish you could have stopped by for a visit.
Hope all is going well!
Jan McCollum
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 2, 2007 - 03:13pm PT
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Hi Misa,
Thanks for the thought and rekindling the memories of Pete.
And Neebee, I am sorry you didn't get to meet him. He was quite a character.I'm glad that what people wrote here touched those who did not know him.
Rick
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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funny,
Pete be on my mind a fair bit these days...
I really and truly miss him.
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Stacy Davidson
climber
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Mar 29, 2008 - 09:18pm PT
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Hi
I am not a climber
However Peter was truly the love of my life.
Last night I got this urge to contact him again.
Much to my suprise that will not be happening.
What a shock, and today is been very hard for me.
I first met Peter in the late 1970's
I needed my house painted , and saw his add in the Daily Camera
For me it was love at first sight. After the house was done, I never thought I would see him again. Then next semester at CU we were in a class together. He invited m=e over for dinner, and of course, I was introduced to the world of fine wines.
We became occasional lovers and good friends. I know that he loved me, but was not in love with me, but it didnt matter.
Even after I moved from Boulder in 1987, we kept in touch over the years.
The last time I spoke to him- was about 3 years ago after my Mom died. He so wanted me to come see him, but I never did, and now never will. I take comfort that so many of you knew what a truly special person Peter was. In reading all the tributes I couldnt help but notice there seemed to be not one woman who was in love with him.(maybe im wrong)I just thought some one out there should know
that at least one( that being me )was very much in love with him, and always will be. I thought he would be in my life forever, but nothing is forever except for feelings.
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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Mar 29, 2008 - 09:21pm PT
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Stacy, I'm very sorry.
RE:
" today is been very hard for me. "
Stacy you can email me.
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SteveW
Trad climber
Denver, CO
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Mar 30, 2008 - 01:09pm PT
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I never had the pleasure to meet Pete or climb with
him. And I only saw this thread today--in any event,
RIP Pete. I feel everyone's loss as if it were my own.
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 30, 2008 - 08:59pm PT
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Stacy,
I am sorry you just learned of this. There was a fine memorial in Eldorado Canyon and I wish you could have been there.
Thanks for your very touching post.
Rick
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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Mar 30, 2008 - 09:12pm PT
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I sent her an email -
she responded.
she's hurtin'.
Ray
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Eastside
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Mar 31, 2008 - 01:48am PT
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Stacy, you are not the only woman to ever have loved Pierre. I dated him for a little while, and loved him in my own way. But in self defense, I had to let him go, his drinking was too much for me.
His death hit me really hard, he was the first close friend I have lost. I had just spoken with him a month prior, and was looking forward to seeing him again this past summer.
He coached me on my first hard leads, and our climbing together was just starting to really jell when I blew a knee skiing. He was pissed.(1996)I ended up moving to the Sierra's and we lost touch for a few years.
We ran into each other, of all places, on the approach to the Hobitts Book in Tuolumne about 6 years ago, and re-kindled our friendship. I had hoped he had sobered up some, for I truly cared for him, but alas, no.
He was a sweet man who was fiercely protective of the earth and it's wild places.
I cherish the 3 summers I met him when he came to Tuolumne, and meeting his Cali friends, listening to their stories around the fire.
In 2005 I followed him up Shagadelic, fulling expecting to lead most of it, his shoulders were so bad. Good thing he was up to leading it, it was steep and slick.(for me)He floated it in perfect style, making it look easy.
I never did the Crystal Cave hike with him and am not sure I can find it with out him, which may be all well and good that I have to wait until he can show it to me on the other side.
Rest in peace love.
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Stacy Davidson
climber
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Mar 31, 2008 - 11:06pm PT
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To Rick A
Many thanks for your message
You guys blow me away
I guess ive forgotten that there are still
such fine people in the world
I dont what else to say except
Im just BLOWN AWAY
Makes me wish I still lived in Boulder
Hossjulia
I was really glad to read your message
and totally understand your letting go
I ended up marrying a drinker and
also couldnt take it
(and I think I felt more for peter than i ever did my x)
Please know how sorry i am for the loss your feeling
and how glad I am that Peter had you in his life.
As I said I am not a climber, but did work for several years in Giant Forest (Sequoia)There is a crystal cave there. Is that the one you are talking about? If so I may be able to help you get there.
Thanks again
Stacy
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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Mar 31, 2008 - 11:23pm PT
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RE:
"You guys blow me away "
dats 'cuz we badass...
What would my dead friends like Pete and Rick Corbin want?
They would want me to live well,
and to remember them well,
and so I shall.
Ray
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KeliRae
Mountain climber
Boulder, CO
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Jun 25, 2008 - 02:03pm PT
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Thanks, Charlie D, for the 1966 photos of Pete. Makes my heart sing and hug like he's still here in our midst.
Yes, Ray, we been thinkin' on youngster Pete too lately. Dan and I shared his house in Boulder Canyon, just had the opportunity finally on the full moon last weekend to have our own memorial...at an all-night climbing party. We took our wine to the top of Eldo hill under the moon and invited Pete to join in the festivity of welcoming summer.
Stacy, hang in there...we all still feel him present:-) Missin' his class and warmth.
-Keli & Dan in Boulder
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 11, 2009 - 01:11pm PT
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I was in Eldorado Canyon with Gerry the other day and we saw for the first time Pete's memorial bench. It is located at the start of Rattlesnake Gulch and Fowler trails. The inscription was paraphrased from this thread.
Thanks to the family for making this happen. It's a very fitting tribute to Pete.
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 12, 2009 - 04:01pm PT
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Bump for Pete.
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Oct 12, 2009 - 04:33pm PT
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Rick,
My thanks to those who donated the bench and plaque, indeed he flowed like water. Rick I met you briefly at the JB memorial this summer, you did a great job that day as the MC despite the hard duty. Thanks for this posting and a reminder of the way we were. Let's hope we all reach a ripe old age doing what we love, being in the mountains.
Charlie D.
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sunnyside
Big Wall climber
boulder
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Oct 14, 2009 - 10:28pm PT
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Somewhat new to supertopo and its works and while browsing some old friends and thier memorials I thought I'd add some photos in their memory.
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Oct 14, 2009 - 10:51pm PT
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Funny,
I must have just missed you and Gerry.
I was up there with my dog Pisco and wandered by Pete's bench then Rob Slater's bench and then finally sat down on Clean Dan's bench and spent some time reflecting on climbing and still being alive. Definately a sobering walk.
Jack
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