GUnks accident 11/15
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Anyone have any information on what happened yesterday? I work nearby and heard the helicopter. Hiker I had spoken to had apparently helped carry out the victim but he didnt know much except it was pretty bad. |
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A young woman died from a twenty foot fall from the start of Yellow Wall. She was leading and hadn't placed any gear at that point. There is a little more about it on Gunks.com |
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Unfortunately, a fatality. A friend of the deceased has posted on Gunks.com at gunks.com/ubbthreads7/ubbth… |
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RIP |
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She was an amazing climber. Condolences to her friends and family. A tragic loss. |
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What a terrible news. I'm so sorry for the loss. I hate delving on accident reports, but can't help to notice that this is a second fatality in recent weeks with a climber running out on an easy terrain. A good reminder for us all that shit happens to the best of us - if you've roped up and have gear, plug it in! |
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Sad news |
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Very sorry to hear this. The gunks posts say she had recently been in Denver, so those of you there may have even met her. |
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doligo wrote: A good reminder for us all that shit happens to the best of us - if you've roped up and have gear, plug it in!So true! |
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doligo wrote:What a terrible news. I'm so sorry for the loss. I hate delving on accident reports, but can't help to notice that this is a second fatality in recent weeks with a climber running out on an easy terrain. A good reminder for us all that shit happens to the best of us - if you've roped up and have gear, plug it in!And it was cold out, I know my shoes don't stick as well in the cold (and I guess their foot slipped). |
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Oh wow. That is terrible news. Makes you think every time something like this happens. Stay safe everyone. |
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:( RIP |
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Kevin Heckeler wrote: And it was cold out, I know my shoes don't stick as well in the cold (and I guess their foot slipped).I didn't think it was all that cold Saturday, surprisingly. The morning was chilly, but I consider the high 30's to low 40's "sending temps". The rock was actually quite warm considering the air temps, quite a perfect day with good friction on the rock. If anything can be taken away, it's to place protection early, even when it's "easy" terrain. RIP climber. |
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May she RIP |
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So sorry to read this news. Rest in peace. |
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Really sorry to hear of such a tragic loss. Thoughts and condolences for her family. |
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AlpineStart78 wrote: While MP's route description doesn't indicate the first pitch is run out it does seem to encourage it to make the most out of the route. "The route was originally done in three pitches, but is best done as two, and if done in one, is absolutely amazing (as long as you're very careful about rope drag).I did place gear but there are several places where you wouldn't want to fall, as the first pitch is not protected very well. My thoughts go out to her family and friends. Josh |
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Colin Porter wrote: I didn't think it was all that cold Saturday, surprisingly. The morning was chilly, but I consider the high 30's to low 40's "sending temps". The rock was actually quite warm considering the air temps, quite a perfect day with good friction on the rock. If anything can be taken away, it's to place protection early, even when it's "easy" terrain. RIP climber.Well, it could just be my head when it's cold. :p It looks like most rubber actually works fine in colder temps. Good stuff: climbandmore.com/climbing,5… |
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Very sad - appreciate every day, gang. It's a gift. |
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Extremely sad. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. |
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So upsetting to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers for friends and family and hope Heidi is in a beautiful place surrounded by love and light. |