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Mike Bolte
Trad climber
Planet Earth
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 8, 2011 - 11:57pm PT
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We lost a really terrific young man yesterday. Zachary Parke who posts here sometimes as squatch was killed by a car while on his bike in Santa Cruz. If you did not know him, look back through his posts and you will see a really talented climber with a great passion for getting out there and climbing hard routes. He was one of those young guys who loved climbing the old-school valley lines. He was the real deal as a climber. Whenever I talked to Zach it made me remember that time in my life when all I wanted to do was climb.
He was also one of the nicest people I've ever known. It is hard to really believe he is gone. As is the case with all special folks like Zach, he left some really good friends behind. My deepest condolences to them.
Farewell Zach
This shot showed up on ST when someone found the camera Zach and Sebastian had lost. They posted up a photo looking for the owner.
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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RIP
and the rest of us...watch out for bikes please..
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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sad news indeed
too young
much too young
his party, a star on El Cap Feb 12, 2011...
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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R.I.P.
Wish I'd known him.
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Anastasia
climber
hanging from an ice pick and missing my mama.
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Sad news. Too many of the best leave early.
Our condolences,
Anastasia and Bill Sherman
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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That sux.
We can use as many good folks as we can hang onto!
Condolences to his family and friends.
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CPorter
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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damnit. RIP buddy.
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Stephen McCabe
Trad climber
near Santa Cruz, CA
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One of the nicest people around. Positive, upbeat. A very skilled climber, but not pretentious at all. He was friends with climbers of all skill levels. A great guy. Many, many people will be affected. Words just aren't enough.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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sorry Santa Cruz guys. sounds like the scruz scene lost a good one.
RIP
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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My condolences to all his pals in Santa Cruz. I can remember some of those TRs. He must of been a great guy. Really sorry for your loss.
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Jake M.
Trad climber
Aptos, CA
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This is really sad. I have an awesome custom chalkbag he made, and will think of him whenever I rope up. RIP my friend.
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Mittens
climber
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RIP Zach. I love and miss you. Thanks for all of those awesome experiences in the Valley.
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John Moosie
climber
Beautiful California
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Aw man thats hard. I didn't know him but I definitely enjoyed his trip reports. I send my prayers for his friends and family.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Such sad news.. condolences to Zach's Friends and Family.
Fair winds....
Buenos aires...
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Muddud
Social climber
the Cruz of Santa, CA
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i still can't believe this. zach, you were not only loved, but looked up to by so many people. thanks for being an inspiration to us all, and the best damn beer buddy i've ever had.
all my love.
thank you mike, mark, and everybody else for the posts.
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Wow, how sad. Really really sorry to hear this. My condolences to all Zach's family and friends.
You could feel the good vibes coming off the guy in his posts here.
Climb on Zach.
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cowpoke
climber
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I've really enjoyed all of the wonderful adventures he and his friends shared here. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
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jfailing
Trad climber
Lone Pine
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This is terrible news. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
I met him on Serenity/Sons and he seemed like a way cool dude. Very sad to see him go. RIP.
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