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King & Spaulding counsel dies after falling off mountain

https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2025/12/01/king--spald...
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technical article on the death: https://www.climbing.com/...
Cerise associate stage
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he was with a guide and died together w his guide wtf
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a scholar: He attended Swarthmore College, where he gradu...
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I guess it is the money, but why would a guy with that acade...
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Dindu Thunderdome High?
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no jerbs? how many tenure-track faculty jobs come available ...
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Ran here
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holy shit lede buried: In an interview with Stuff, his mo...
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"I'm gay btw. So was my son."
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Cerise associate stage
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Heady gas station
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"we're all a buncha fags here"
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The XOXO Family
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the more I think about it the crazier it is she had to w...
Iridescent disrespectful chapel
  12/08/25
nah. the author probably wanted a quote about the human side...
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Peak moment when somebody using the moniker "nude litig...
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RIP lex
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To: All Attorneys Reminder To Close Out Time When You Fee...
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4 year BA 7 year PhD 3 year JD 1 year clerkship 7 years ...
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under those circumstances, plus being gay and no family, it'...
Cerise associate stage
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preftigious scholar and faggot
honey-headed talented senate friendly grandma
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the scholarship died with him
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Am I the only one that was a little disheartened to discover...
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He died while fumbling phone as he responded to partners ema...
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"It's been 17 minutes and you haven't responded to my e...
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Chartreuse Mildly Autistic Orchestra Pit Skinny Woman
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On balance, he was off balance /soyface
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And this stupid bort says litigators don't have exit options
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amazing thread
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that twinge of envy every lawyer feels upon learning of the ...
Startled greedy multi-billionaire
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He 100% posted here
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evan39 hasnt been here in a few days hmmmm
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"At approximately 11:50 p.m. Vialletet and Conover&mdas...
Bateful zippy trailer park sound barrier
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it's not uncommon. starting at night means colder, firmer s...
Startled greedy multi-billionaire
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cr. love how xo n00bs try to step up on mountaineering
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And nothing of value was lost.
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Fags are incredibly promiscuous. Even though he was climbing...
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probably worth it
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Doesnt look like it would be that difficult to climb
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i went to the base of mt cook. i'm ok guyz
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Cooked
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Date: December 8th, 2025 3:59 PM
Author: aromatic mint tanning salon

https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2025/12/01/king--spalding-appellate-attorney-dies-while-climbing-new-zealands-tallest-mountain/

https://www.lawfuel.com/tragic-death-in-new-zealand-of-talented-dc-lawyer/

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494528)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:04 PM
Author: Appetizing cheese-eating stain mad-dog skullcap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kAIMlISHhU

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494536)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:07 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage

technical article on the death:

https://www.climbing.com/news/two-climbers-die-new-zealand-peak-mt-cook/

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494545)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:08 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage

he was with a guide and died together w his guide wtf

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494551)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:09 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage

a scholar:

He attended Swarthmore College, where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Greek and Latin, and then earned a Ph.D. in Classics from Princeton University. Conover’s dissertation at Princeton, which explored the ideology of bribery in ancient Athens, earned him the Porter Ogden Jacobus Fellowship, the university’s most prestigious honor, described as given only to students “whose work has displayed the highest scholarly excellence.”

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494552)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:30 PM
Author: Ebony codepig site



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494630)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:30 PM
Author: Heady gas station

I guess it is the money, but why would a guy with that academic background not just teach somewhere?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494631)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:31 PM
Author: Ebony codepig site

Dindu Thunderdome High?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494633)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:32 PM
Author: Appetizing cheese-eating stain mad-dog skullcap



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494636)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:33 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage

no jerbs? how many tenure-track faculty jobs come available every year in the classics? how many go to white males?

even with that background, i bet he had no chance at a jerb at a respectable uni.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494638)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:39 PM
Author: racy candlestick maker market



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494650)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:45 PM
Author: Ebony codepig site

https://classicalstudies.columbia.edu/employment-resources/job-listings

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494658)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:55 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494676)



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Date: December 12th, 2025 11:29 AM
Author: Vigorous brass alpha

https://archive.ph/aeaDT

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49504255)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 5:42 PM
Author: Chartreuse Mildly Autistic Orchestra Pit Skinny Woman

Ran here

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494818)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:10 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage

holy shit lede buried:

In an interview with Stuff, his mother, Pam Conover, said her son was “the kindest possible man who always took care of other people.” She recalled how, when she married her wife eight years ago, her son—who was also gay—got himself certified so he could conduct the marriage ceremony for his mother.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494557)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:19 PM
Author: Titillating Patrolman Church Building

"I'm gay btw. So was my son."

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494586)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:22 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494595)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:29 PM
Author: Heady gas station



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494624)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:31 PM
Author: Ebony codepig site

"we're all a buncha fags here"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494632)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:36 PM
Author: spruce buck-toothed area



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494645)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:38 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494648)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 5:53 AM
Author: doobsian wonderful shrine clown

The XOXO Family

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495890)



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Date: December 12th, 2025 11:32 AM
Author: hateful community account



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49504265)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:58 PM
Author: Iridescent disrespectful chapel

the more I think about it the crazier it is

she had to work *really hard* to get those details in there in a story about him falling off a mountain



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494686)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 5:09 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage

nah. the author probably wanted a quote about the human side of things...something about his wife and kids... then realized that this guy is a 45y/o queer, and asked the mom to say something human about him

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494719)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 2:52 PM
Author: marvelous turquoise water buffalo

Peak moment when somebody using the moniker "nude litigator" is the most insightful commentator in the thread.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49496983)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 5:32 PM
Author: clear corn cake



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494794)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 5:43 PM
Author: Chartreuse Mildly Autistic Orchestra Pit Skinny Woman



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494819)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 12:35 AM
Author: maniacal plum bawdyhouse party of the first part



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495758)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 6:54 AM
Author: electric circlehead theatre



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495921)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:54 PM
Author: Iridescent disrespectful chapel

RIP lex

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494668)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:12 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage

To: All Attorneys

Reminder To Close Out Time When You Feel Yourself Slipping Off Any Mountain

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494562)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 5:38 PM
Author: Arrogant Brindle Partner



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494814)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 5:43 PM
Author: Chartreuse Mildly Autistic Orchestra Pit Skinny Woman



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494821)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:16 PM
Author: Appetizing cheese-eating stain mad-dog skullcap

4 year BA

7 year PhD

3 year JD

1 year clerkship

7 years as associate

NOBREAKFAST

fuck

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494574)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:17 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage

under those circumstances, plus being gay and no family, it's no wonder why you'd engage in risky mountain climbing.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494583)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:34 PM
Author: honey-headed talented senate friendly grandma

preftigious scholar and faggot

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494641)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:36 PM
Author: fuchsia bbw

the scholarship died with him

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494644)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:41 PM
Author: very tactful roommate brunch

Am I the only one that was a little disheartened to discover that the mountain in question was only Mount Cook and not Teewinot?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494653)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:55 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494677)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 5:44 PM
Author: Chartreuse Mildly Autistic Orchestra Pit Skinny Woman



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494822)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:57 PM
Author: Copper parlor

He died while fumbling phone as he responded to partners email about latest turn of document.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494681)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 4:57 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494683)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 5:03 PM
Author: Ebony codepig site

"It's been 17 minutes and you haven't responded to my email. Are you dead?"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494698)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 5:09 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494720)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 5:44 PM
Author: Chartreuse Mildly Autistic Orchestra Pit Skinny Woman



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494823)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 5:34 PM
Author: fishy internet-worthy hell

On balance, he was off balance

/soyface

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494801)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 5:44 PM
Author: Chartreuse Mildly Autistic Orchestra Pit Skinny Woman



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494824)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 5:46 PM
Author: Cerise associate stage



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494831)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 2:54 PM
Author: spruce buck-toothed area



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49496992)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 4:54 PM
Author: Heady gas station



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49497410)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 6:29 PM
Author: vermilion rigpig

12,218ft Lol you can drive to places higher than that. What a waste

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49494974)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 6:39 PM
Author: amber laughsome range

And this stupid bort says litigators don't have exit options

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495000)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 8:38 PM
Author: Vigorous brass alpha

amazing thread

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495294)



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Date: December 8th, 2025 8:46 PM
Author: Startled greedy multi-billionaire

that twinge of envy every lawyer feels upon learning of the premature death of another lawyer

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495310)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 12:36 AM
Author: maniacal plum bawdyhouse party of the first part

He 100% posted here

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495759)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 8:21 AM
Author: Mind-boggling Casino

evan39 hasnt been here in a few days hmmmm

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495992)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 1:59 AM
Author: Bateful zippy trailer park sound barrier

"At approximately 11:50 p.m. Vialletet and Conover—who were climbing ahead of the other pair, as a rope team of two—fell from the ridge, according to a release published by the NZ Mountain Safety Council"

**11:50 PM***

What the fuck???

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495835)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 2:32 AM
Author: Startled greedy multi-billionaire

it's not uncommon. starting at night means colder, firmer snow, preserves daylight for the descent, and can avoid afternoon storms

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495848)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 7:01 AM
Author: Cerise associate stage

cr. love how xo n00bs try to step up on mountaineering

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495923)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 7:06 AM
Author: Crimson comical voyeur

And nothing of value was lost.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495927)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 7:25 AM
Author: Copper parlor

Fags are incredibly promiscuous. Even though he was climbing in tandem at 12k feet in the middle of the night on a dangerous ascent, he couldn’t help himself and had to have raw homo rough anal with his guide at that very moment. Cost him his life.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495939)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 9:33 AM
Author: Cerise associate stage

probably worth it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49496122)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 8:14 AM
Author: Light Idea He Suggested Locale

Doesnt look like it would be that difficult to climb

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49495980)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 9:34 AM
Author: Cerise associate stage

i went to the base of mt cook. i'm ok guyz

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49496124)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 2:57 PM
Author: Light Idea He Suggested Locale



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49497005)



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Date: December 9th, 2025 3:02 PM
Author: Appetizing cheese-eating stain mad-dog skullcap

Cooked

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5808003&forum_id=2#49497028)