Career
A climber since the early 80s, Luebben wrote a number of climbing-oriented books, designed the "Big Bro" wide-crack climbing protection device, and was a senior contributing editor for Climbing Magazine. Craig was a 5.12 climber in that he could likely onsight any 5.12 on the planet." Craig Luebben was killed on August 9, 2009 in an accident while climbing on Mount Torment in the Cascade Range of Washington. A car-size block of ice calved off, taking Craig with it and resulting in a 30-foot fall.
While not struck by the initial block, Craig was pelted by debris as he hung from his rope.
The books
