The Midwest climbing community is mourning the tragic loss of Audrie Pelosi, a dedicated climbing guide who died while teaching a gear safety class at Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin. (atlantanewsfirst.com)
Audrie, 30, was a passionate outdoor enthusiast known for her love of climbing, cycling, and snowboarding. Originally from Duluth, Minnesota, she moved to Baraboo, Wisconsin, after marrying her husband, Jimmy Robinson, in 2023. (patch.com)
On May 30, 2026, Audrie was teaching a climbing safety course at Devil’s Lake State Park when she tragically fell. The exact circumstances of the accident are under investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. (fox9.com)
Audrie’s impact on the local community was profound. She was a fixture in the outdoor scene, working at various local businesses, including Wildside Action Sports and Apex Adventure Alliance. Her obituary describes her as someone who “pursued a life filled with adventure, connection, and purpose, always seeking the next mountain to climb, trail to ride, or snow-covered slope to explore.” (patch.com)
In the wake of her passing, a GoFundMe campaign was established to support her family, raising over $26,000 as of June 5, 2026. (fox9.com) A Celebration of Life was held on June 6, 2026, at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home in Baraboo, with another planned in her hometown of Duluth at a later date. (aol.com)
Audrie’s friends and colleagues remember her as a “bright light” who brought joy to everyone she interacted with. (atlantanewsfirst.com) Her spirit lives on in every summit reached, every trail explored, and every snowy mountain run shared among friends. (aol.com)
The climbing community continues to honor Audrie’s memory, reflecting on her contributions and the joy she brought to all who knew her.