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MisterE
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Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 15, 2014 - 09:29pm PT
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I got the call from a close friend just now, and am crying my eyes out. I am in such shock - I think he said Fitz Roy.
Chad was a good friend, an amazing spirit.
So glad I got to see his slideshow in Pasadena last year, after not seeing him for 15 years.
RIP my mountain-loving friend - you will be missed by many.
GOD DAMN IT!!!!! AAAARGGGGHHHH!
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FRUMY
Trad climber
Bishop,CA
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Feb 15, 2014 - 09:52pm PT
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Sorry to hear this. RIP
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Ham and Eggs
Mountain climber
Aoraki/Mt Cook Village
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Feb 15, 2014 - 09:56pm PT
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Damn. Though what a life.
Having also had to process the loss of Lara. Colon Cancer. Joe Puryear
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
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Feb 15, 2014 - 10:00pm PT
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I am sorry E. Chad looks terrific; what a smile too.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Feb 15, 2014 - 10:05pm PT
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Condolences to his family and friends.
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wayne w
Trad climber
the nw
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Feb 15, 2014 - 10:16pm PT
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I was just thinking about Joe the other day, and now Chad is gone as well. Very, very sad news.
Condolences to Chad's family.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Feb 15, 2014 - 10:29pm PT
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God bless him.
Too much bad news this year. Rest in peace, Chad.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Feb 15, 2014 - 10:31pm PT
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Eric...I am so sorry. Especially after a reunion, I can only imagine the expectations you had to do more catch up with him.
Susan
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Feb 15, 2014 - 10:35pm PT
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So sorry to read this. I didn't know this person but how can it be anything but heartbreaking and tragic. My condolences to his freinds and family.
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Feb 15, 2014 - 10:37pm PT
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Wow, sorry to see this report. Great climber, was out there on the skill level few of us even see. Condolences to all of his loved ones and friends, sad.
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mikeyschaefer
climber
Yosemite
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Feb 15, 2014 - 10:38pm PT
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This f*#king sucks. I just spent the last month with Chad in Patagonia. I've know him since the late 90's and always respected his dedication to the passion he pursued. If we all could live a life with such dedication the world would surely be a better place. And without Chad I know my world is missing something. He was a true brother in the world of alpine climbing.
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this just in
climber
north fork
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Feb 15, 2014 - 10:42pm PT
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RIP. Good thoughts to you misterE and all who knew him.
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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Feb 15, 2014 - 10:42pm PT
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No !
My condolences to the family and friends..
Sorry Eric...that is so sad...>>HUG<<
-Tom
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Feb 15, 2014 - 11:03pm PT
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That Could happen to any one of us, at anytime. Heads up, eh? How many things have whizzed past you a time or two?
I'm sorry your friend is gone. Sounds like we all lost one.
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Feb 15, 2014 - 11:23pm PT
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Well, this was horrible news to come home to.
I'm so happy we made it to that slideshow. E. got to see his friend. Laugh and talk and see pics of Chad's latest adventures. The man was living life to it's fullest for sure. Just make me realize it doesn't matter how young or talented or smart or amazing you are ( as Chad was obviously all those things)...a rock or random accident can take you out at any time. I feel very blessed to have had that small contact with him.
Peace to Chad and his friends and family. He will be missed.
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MarkWestman
Trad climber
Talkeetna, Alaska
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Feb 16, 2014 - 12:29am PT
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One of the most driven and courageous persons I've ever known. A great friend and climbing partner who affected my life deeply, but my words are inadequate right now.
To my brother.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 16, 2014 - 12:40am PT
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Ditto, Happiegrrl's sentiments.
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yogeshkumar
Ice climber
Redmond WA
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Feb 16, 2014 - 12:41am PT
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RIP Chad. You'll be missed.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Feb 16, 2014 - 12:50am PT
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hey there say, mr E... this is terrible news... very sad to hear this...
i just got done being thankful that another gal, here, on another post, had her boyfriend saved from rockfall... and was hoping for others to have such good saves... and now,
so awful to read this, :O
my condolences to the family of chad and to his loved ones and prayers for you all, to be strong through this hard sad time, of going onward, without him, :(
very sorry, to hear this, again, Mr. E... :(
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Batrock
Trad climber
Burbank
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Feb 16, 2014 - 01:25am PT
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E,
So, so sorry to hear this. This is a huge loss.
Kevin
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