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

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Anthony
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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.
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AW~
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Post by AW~ »

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.
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Supposedly they were experienced, whatever that means, sad.
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Post by tekewin »

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.
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Post by Sean »

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?
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