Which mountain, in the Cascade Range, was climber Craig Luebben killed on Sunday Aug. 10, 2009?
Craig Luebben, tragically killed in the Cascades August 10, 11:44 AM · Jilly Salva – Denver Mountaineering Examiner Local Denver climbing and mountaineering icon, Craig Luebben, was accidentally killed yesterday after being hit by falling ice on Mount Torment in the Cascades. Luebben’s partner, Willie Benegas was injured. Both men were flown off the mountain Sunday afternoon. (source: Mountain Project) Benegas and Luebben were training for an upcoming AMGA Alpine Guides exam at the time of the incident. Popular and likeable within our cozy climbing and mountaineering community, Luebben contributed much to climbers both locally and worldwide. He was an author, photographer, inventor, guide, world traveler, as well as being a husband and father. In the past few years, Luebben was particularly well known for his self-rescue and advanced rock climbing technique clinics. His invention of the Big Bro opened many possibilities for climbers to pioneer new offwidth routes. Spending time with Cr
Local Denver climbing and mountaineering icon, Craig Luebben, was accidentally killed yesterday after being hit by falling ice on Mount Torment in the Cascades. Luebben’s partner, Willie Benegas was injured. Both men were flown off the mountain Sunday afternoon. (source: Mountain Project) Benegas and Luebben were training for an upcoming AMGA Alpine Guides exam at the time of the incident. Popular and likeable within our cozy climbing and mountaineering community, Luebben contributed much to climbers both locally and worldwide. He was an author, photographer, inventor, guide, world traveler, as well as being a husband and father. In the past few years, Luebben was particularly well known for his self-rescue and advanced rock climbing technique clinics. His invention of the Big Bro opened many possibilities for climbers to pioneer new offwidth routes. Spending time with Craig during guide training in Vedauwoo, WY learning offwidth techniques is something I will never forget. His unassum
Local Denver climbing and mountaineering icon, Craig Luebben, was accidentally killed yesterday after being hit by falling ice on Mount Torment in the Cascades. Luebben’s partner, Willie Benegas was injured. Both men were flown off the mountain Sunday afternoon. Benegas and Luebben were training for an upcoming AMGA Alpine Guides exam at the time of the incident. Popular and likeable within our cozy climbing and mountaineering community, Luebben contributed much to climbers both locally and worldwide. He was an author, photographer, inventor, guide, world traveler, as well as being a husband and father. Sources: Examiner.
