Capitol Peak Overdue Climber: Have you seen?
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Re: Capitol Peak Overdue Climber: Have you seen?
Very sad news indeed! Sincere condolences to the family, and thanks to all involved in the recovery!
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Re: Capitol Peak Overdue Climber: Have you seen?
Thanks to SAR and others for their work in recovering the climber.
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Re: Capitol Peak Overdue Climber: Have you seen?
Oh man. Such a shame. RIP to the fallen and may peace be with his family.
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@kush did you write it? Brought a tear to my eye, it is a beautiful poem. I hope the family finds peace eventually, my thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
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Re: Capitol Peak Overdue Climber: Have you seen?
A horrible and sobering event. RIP to the fallen mountaineer. Thanks to all who helped with the rescue.
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Re: Capitol Peak Overdue Climber: Have you seen?
Me and "BrettCallahan" wrote the post Sunday evening regarding the missing back-pack we had located on the backside of Capital in hopes of connecting a missing item with it's owner....
We are so sad to hear of this tragedy... We only wish we could of gotten closer to the back-pack and maybe have somehow helped in this situation......
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family...
We are so sad to hear of this tragedy... We only wish we could of gotten closer to the back-pack and maybe have somehow helped in this situation......
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family...
Ted from TEXAS!
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Re: Capitol Peak Overdue Climber: Have you seen?
Another incredibly sad day in the mountains. That there were no serious injuries in what sounds like a dangerous recovery is just a small blessing.
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Re: Capitol Peak Overdue Climber: Have you seen?
Poem is by Mary Elizabeth Frye
Re: Capitol Peak Overdue Climber: Have you seen?
My deepest sympathies to Jim's family and friends. And the loss to our community. Kudos to MRA and HAATS.
broncotw/BrettCallahan - way to go with sharing info about the backpack. Some wouldn't have thought twice about abandoned gear. Just a few minutes of time helped return a man to his family.
Hungry Jack - there are a ton of marmots up there hungry for destruction. Hand grip of one of my hiking poles became victim to the K2 marmots last Thursday. They destroy and scatter belongings like nobody's business.
broncotw/BrettCallahan - way to go with sharing info about the backpack. Some wouldn't have thought twice about abandoned gear. Just a few minutes of time helped return a man to his family.
Hungry Jack - there are a ton of marmots up there hungry for destruction. Hand grip of one of my hiking poles became victim to the K2 marmots last Thursday. They destroy and scatter belongings like nobody's business.
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Re: Capitol Peak Overdue Climber: Have you seen?
very sad outcome...my sincerest sympathies and prayers to the family...
I'm glad someone was searching/scouring the area for personal items....
as FYI, I always have RoadID tags attached to my 14er day pack and to my body.....in the unfortunate event I may take a fatal fall, at least the recovery team will know who I am and who to contact....
I'm glad someone was searching/scouring the area for personal items....
as FYI, I always have RoadID tags attached to my 14er day pack and to my body.....in the unfortunate event I may take a fatal fall, at least the recovery team will know who I am and who to contact....
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Re: Capitol Peak Overdue Climber: Have you seen?
He was trying to hit several peaks in one day. These were among the last of the Colorado 14ers for him. Thanks to those who responded to this thread, providing a clue that led to Jim's body being found on Wednesday.
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Re: Capitol Peak Overdue Climber: Have you seen?
Got it.--bb-- wrote: Hungry Jack - there are a ton of marmots up there hungry for destruction. Hand grip of one of my hiking poles became victim to the K2 marmots last Thursday. They destroy and scatter belongings like nobody's business.
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