Rockslide Mt Princeton
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- TaylorHolt
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Re: Rockslide Mt Princeton
This one is very difficult to hear about. For those of us who spend many hours in the backcountry on difficult/technical peaks, we knowingly accept the risks that are associated with these trips. Agnes Vaille Falls is not one of those trips, and I imagine these victims never even considered such an accident was possible on a short, casual, hike like this (I know I wouldn't). A sad reminder that "geologic time is now."
My sincerest condolences to the families of the victims and a speedy recovery to the survivors.
My sincerest condolences to the families of the victims and a speedy recovery to the survivors.
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Re: Rockslide Mt Princeton
Gene and Mark and now this... A sad couple weeks in the hills.
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So tragic... Praying for support, strength, and a full recovery for the surviving girl and friends and family members.
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Re: Rockslide Mt Princeton
Ugh. This is gut-wrenching horrendous and offering condolences in a situation as tragic as this feels almost empty.
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Tragic story. My heart gooes out to all involved.
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Re: Rockslide Mt Princeton
This one made my heart sink. I know we've all heard rockfall high up. Maybe even had some close calls, but not on a trail like this. Blessings and peace to the folks these poor souls left behind.
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Re: Rockslide Mt Princeton
This is terrible. I am speechless - there seem to have been a ton of terrible rockslides over the past couple summers. I hope the girl recovers well - I'll see what I can figure out at work.
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Re: Rockslide Mt Princeton
Wow..I never would of thought of anything like that happening at the falls. That is so sad. My girlfriend and I were just up there about three months ago. Lots of people at the falls that day including a couple getting married plus their family and friends.
My condolences.
My condolences.
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recent update on victims involved...
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Re: Rockslide Mt Princeton
With the rain we've had across CO and freezing temps beginning it would pay to be alert and vigilant on any trail in steep terrain.
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So sad. Condolences to the family and prayers especially for the young girl whose family members were caught in this terrible event.
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Re: Rockslide Mt Princeton
I'm heart broken for that young girl....
Words cannot express how sorry I am for this tragic event....
Words cannot express how sorry I am for this tragic event....
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