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Climber dies on Mt. Hood...

2:59 a.m. on June 15, 2012 (EDT)
Rick-Pittsburgh
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10:44 a.m. on June 15, 2012 (EDT)
gonzan
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Very sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, family, and friends. 

1:31 p.m. on June 15, 2012 (EDT)
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Even the most experienced people can have one little slip or one moment of inattention.

Sad, but it sounds like he knew the risks and chose to go ahead anyway. I feel more sorry for the people he left behind.

1:49 p.m. on June 15, 2012 (EDT)
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This kinda goes with my thought that regardless of how experienced one is there is always that one unexpected situation that makes us a complete newb.

Always learning ya know... 

I do find this very sad to say the least. My hope is that others will take something positive from this tragedy. 

2:24 p.m. on June 15, 2012 (EDT)
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This guy was a very experienced and well known/liked climber in the area. 

The mountain was busy that day b/c of a perfect weather window.

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