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RIP Royal Robbins
« on: March 14, 2017, 08:16:30 PM »
The most influential climber in American history dies at age 82
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Robbins

Gearing up for the second ascent of the Nose in 1960

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Re: RIP Royal Robbins
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2017, 09:33:29 AM »
Sad indeed to see a legend and pioneer pass.

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Re: RIP Royal Robbins
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2017, 10:11:36 AM »
What a legend, RIP.

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Re: RIP Royal Robbins
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2017, 10:17:48 AM »
RIP Mr Robbins.

Great documentary about him, and others in Yosemite.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o86TpaSBcWw
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