Missing hiker on Mt Bierstadt/ Mt Evans

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Post by susanjoypaul »

CBS Denver is reporting the same... so sad and not at all what any of us wanted to hear.
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On behalf of the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office, the Alpine Rescue Team and the other mountain rescuers from Boulder, Summit, Douglas and Arapahoe counties, we are sad to pass on the news that our missing hiker was located this afternoon at the bottom of the Sawtooth Ridge on the west side and had taken a fatal fall. We also need to thank Flight for Life and the National Guard for their assistance in the air search that began last night and continued today.

At this time there are no other details except that the recovery has been completed and additional information may be released by the Sheriff's Office at a later time.
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Damn it... just damn it. So sorry.
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Very sad. RIP to the climber. I feel for his family and friends.
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I was very saddened to hear this. May the Lord grant peace and comfort to his family and friends in this difficult time.
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Awful news. Prayers for his family.
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May Clint rest in peace, and may his family and friends find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
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ugh. painful news. RIP Clint.
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Post by its_not_a_tuba »

very sad news. I hope this thread is able to stay dignified and everyone can avoid the unnecessary speculation.
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Sad news. RIP, Clint. :(
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prayers and condolences to clint's family and wife. may God give them comfort and may Clint climb high forever!
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It could have been any of us. Regarding the time of day reported, there were no storms I know of in this area on Tuesday. (Can't say that about Monday, which was a complete mess.)
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