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is it true?

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Kevin Fox · · parker · Joined Apr 2003 · Points: 970

So is it true that Peter Hubbel has passed away?

Jay Eggleston · · Denver · Joined Feb 2003 · Points: 21,381

Yes.

Buff Johnson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2005 · Points: 1,145

yep. took his own life a few weeks ago. he suffered for many years.

Tim Hudgel · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2009 · Points: 150

Sad to hear.....

Olaf Mitchell · · Paia, Maui, Hi, · Joined Mar 2007 · Points: 4,190

I heard the news yesterday.
Peter was a South Platte tribal elder. He put up more first assents than many climbers just climb in a life time.
I shared a rope with Peter on many occasions over the years.
RIP Peter Hubbel!

ChrisG George · · Westminster · Joined Oct 2004 · Points: 115

So sad to hear. This is the second climber of his age I know take his own life this year.
Aghhh!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

General Climbing
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