Re: [cobirds] Roger Linfield

Got a thread going in the 14ers.com Facebook group about Roger Linfield.  One of the members posted this link with Roger's impressive U.S. climbing stats, and also noted that Roger is the person who placed the climbing registers on a number of the state's 13ers.  Some also noted his generosity in putting together and donating a significant amount toward the bill for trips to access the peaks on Cielo Vista ranch.  I don't think I ever met him, but it sure sounds like I missed out onknowing someone special. 

  https://www.listsofjohn.com/m/RogerLinfield?fbclid=IwAR0hvxD8S57jiNsXWoZ5ZOML7zVoc0e7k_cipOXxWgaHOrHOSpT27q7xHfs

Diana Beatty

El Paso County

On Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 10:07 AM Cinnamon Bergeron <cinnamonbergeron@gmail.com> wrote:

Duane,

Thank you for sharing this story.  I don't know Roger, but it still touched my heart.  I am sorry for your loss. 

Cinnamon Bergeron 

On Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 6:02 AM Duane Nelson <dnelson1@centurytel.net> wrote:

Birders,

My heart is heavy at the passing of Roger, one of my best friends. He was simply one of the most remarkable people I ever met. We first met at my house in Las Animas, CO in January of 2003, where I offered to take him see an Eastern Towhee coming to seed in a remote Bent County Canyon. He saw a dog-eared copy of Garratt and Martin's Colorado Thirteeners guide, leafed through it, and immediately offered to hike up the three hardest peaks I had remaining on my quest to finish climbing the Centennial (highest hundred) peaks in Colorado. The next summer, we climbed Dallas, Teakettle and Jagged Mountains.

I'm attaching a few pictures of Roger in his element, in order to show people another side to this giving, humble, and accomplished man. I last saw Roger in late January at an annual Climber's Gathering in Golden. One week later, he was diagnosed with cancer. Throughout his ordeal, he constantly updated me on his status, talked with me, and made plans for his return to climbing when he recovered.

Rest in peace, friend.

Duane Nelson, Las Animas, CO

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