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I've climbed both mountains but haven't done the traverse, is that where the accident was? The above post is the only record I can find of someone from the site planning on being there yesterday...
Crestones Accident
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Re: Crestones Accident
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Re: Crestones Accident
Hopefully not. The accident doesn't appear to have been on the traverse, but on one of the northern routes on Crestone Peak. RIP, regardless.fleetmack wrote:viewtopic.php?f=5&t=37207
I've climbed both mountains but haven't done the traverse, is that where the accident was? The above post is the only record I can find of someone from the site planning on being there yesterday...
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Re: Crestones Accident
The traverse is south of Crestone, the accident according the article was north. Probably North Buttress. Could be somewhere near the subpeak of Crestone, I think it's called North Crestone or something like that. It's a short traverse over to it but pretty steep and airy. I wish I would have gone over to it but I didn't.fleetmack wrote:viewtopic.php?f=5&t=37207
I've climbed both mountains but haven't done the traverse, is that where the accident was? The above post is the only record I can find of someone from the site planning on being there yesterday...
Not 100% that he is deceased yet. We can only hope he was knocked out and might still be alive. R.I.P. if he did pass.
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Re: Crestones Accident
I have not been following these forums for very long, but it seems that this summer has been pretty bad--Windom, Sawtooth, Bells Traverse, Hagerman, and now this accident--are the ones that come immediately to mind. I imagine there are a few more that I don't recall. In general, these aren't inexperienced hikers involved in these bad accidents. It underscores how fickle life can be.Scott P wrote:This year is a tough one for accidents.
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Re: Crestones Accident
With the increase in the number of people who attempt 13ers and 14ers, it makes sense from a pure probability standpoint that the number of accidents would increase over time. Sometimes the climber can do everything right, and it still happens. Be safe out there everyone.
Prayers and condolences the family of this climber. RIP.
Prayers and condolences the family of this climber. RIP.
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Re: Crestones Accident
Agreed that this year has been tough; it's been tough worldwide.
Hope he's okay.
Hope he's okay.
Re: Crestones Accident
Terrible. Just tragic. Peace, comfort and strength to his wife and family through this time.
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