Capitol Peak Fatality

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Re: Capitol Peak Fatality

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Very sorry to hear about this.
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Ugh. Condolences to the friends and family. Also sympathy to those who saw it happen -- that can stick with you.
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My God. This is heartbreaking. :cry: And to have this happen on her last peak.
I feel so bad for her family and friends. I hope her family can come to terms with
how she died and not blame the sport, but celebrate her life.
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Absolutely heartbreaking to all
Rip to her and her family 😢😢
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My condolences to her family and friends. And thank you to Mountain Rescue Aspen for what you do.
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We were on the Bells yesterday when we saw a helicopter fly by in the morning and then watched another circling Capitol in the afternoon. Sad to hear this incident was fatal. I wish to offer my deepest condolences to her family and friends.
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Rest-in-peace. I am so sorry reading of this. Capitol Peak is an unforgettable summit hike.

Sincerest condolences to family and friends.
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Such sad news. RIP
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Rest in peace. Before I went to work yesterday in Breck my thought was what a perfect day to be out in the mountains. It's been a dangerous summer, everyone should take a moment to think. Please be careful out there as well.
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So sorry about the tragic result on what was her "finisher." Prayers for all her loved ones.
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This is so sad to hear. Condolences to family and friends. I attempted this mountain late July and turned around at K2 due to weather. Grateful I didn’t push it.
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These threads make me so sad. I feel for her friends and family and pray for some peace for them and those who witnessed such a horrific accident. I’m always rattled by people doing what we all love but then not coming home at the end of the day to their loved ones. If there is anything I can do to help those affected please don’t hesitate to reach out
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