A sad day for the climbing world. We have lost a legend.

I saw the Royal Robbins passed away last night from someone on Instagram. Can anyone confirm this.

Todd Bruns wrote:I saw the Royal Robbins passed away last night from someone on Instagram. Can anyone confirm this.

nothing on Supertopo as far as I can see

Here's the relevant link.

instagram.com/p/BRoOybtF_bp/

If you read the comments, he mentions an uncle who was close to the family.

Todd Bruns wrote: from someone on Instagram.

Perhaps the title should end with a question mark Todd

Well, it's bad news, so it's probably true...in which case, RIP. To be honest, though...I didn't realize he was still alive!

Hate to hear it. He was an inspiration to me and my friends. JB

Will someone get this depressing shit straight!?

Our sport might not be where it is today without him. His contribution monumental. Truly a pioneer and legend.

In the wind...

If you started climbing the way I and my friends did you owned "Basic Rockcraft" and "Advanced Rockcraft" and most likely a pair of RR climbing boots.

I have a memory of seeing Royal sitting all alone in the cafeteria in the Valley one morning. I screwed up my courage meter-- after all he was GOD sitting there--
and went over and sat down and had a nice chat with the man. Something I will never forget.

Thank you Royal for the guidance you gave me.

I offer my since condolences to Mr. Robbins Family, Friends and Tribe.

RIP and thanks for this gem mountainproject.com/v/cerbe… it was the first route I climbed in the Needles of South Dakota and it will always be in my memory.

A tribute going on here:
mountainproject.com/v/style… mountainproject.com/v/style…

Thanks for the guiding spirit RR. I've tried to follow your lead.

The epitome of style. Really enjoyed his writings, The Golden Age, Fear Falling & To Be Brave.

An inspiration.

Legend.

Shit. So it is true...We have lost an important icon in our world. Our respect and memories will keep you climbing Royal. More pitches to come.

The epitome of "cool"

Rest In Peace, sir.

Really sad. RIP