Rifle has lost so many community members over the past few years: Dave, Hayden & Inge, Ben, and now, Darek. It?s hard to believe we?ve lost another person. Oftentimes, I?d see Darek?s climbing partner for the day wandering the canyon, looking for him. After a redpoint attempt, he would  excuse himself and be gone for hours, fixing trails, rebolting, or cleaning new routes. Without a doubt, Darek was the hardest working person in the canyon. He was also one of the few climbers who had been around forever, but hadn?t gotten crusty - His enthusiasm and psych for Rifle were constant. ?Did you sand!!!? was often his first greeting to fellow climbers. He knew everyone?s schedules, what they were projecting, and where they were falling on said route. I will miss his infectious positivity, and we hope that this campaign will raise money for Darek?s family. Special thanks to Marina Inoue for the artwork.