All photos taken late October 2004 when we climbed Half Dome in Yosemite: Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome, the Meadow.

We were in a coffee shop when I spotted the headline on the L.A. Times: Climber plunges to death in Yosemite. We groaned, and then gasped in disbelief when we learned who it was.

◊ From Rock & Ice: Todd Skinner killed on Leaning Tower

◊ From Super Topo: Todd Skinner dies on Leaning Tower

◊ As of right now there is no news on ToddSkinner.com but I'm sure that will change in the following weeks.