2 hikers, including former Dallas Cowboy player, killed in fall near Idyllwild

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » Fri Sep 30, 2022 7:41 am

https://abc7.com/gavin-escobar-hiking-a ... /12280988/

Other articles say they were found near Tahquitz Rock (Lily Rock)

I wonder how much experience they had and which route they took. RIP.

AW~ · Post by **AW~** » Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:26 am

Rock climbers on the rock. The exact details arent published....yes, they died. I always give a hope that the family members find some peace.

David R · Post by **David R** » Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:04 pm

Supposedly they were experienced, whatever that means, sad.

Post by **tekewin** » Wed Oct 19, 2022 5:10 pm

There have long been reports of flaky rock on certain routes. Someone fell and died from Vampire a few years ago.

Regardless of prep and skill, bad luck can still happen. A big flake breaks off and it's sayonara.

Post by **Sean** » Wed Oct 19, 2022 8:05 pm

tekewin wrote: ↑There have long been reports of flaky rock on certain routes. Someone fell and died from Vampire a few years ago.

Do they ever close specific routes due to the flake danger?