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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:07pm PT
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Layton Kor was one of the climbers I idolized in my youth. He didn't brag about his accomplishments, he just let his accomplishments speak for themselves.
Even today after over 30 years of climbing experiences, I respect Kor perhaps the most, of the old guard from the golden age.
RIP
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:10pm PT
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RIP to one of America's greatest climbers.
John
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Snowmassguy
Trad climber
Calirado
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:10pm PT
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RIP. What a visionary climber. I grew up climbing his Colorado routes. So many of his routes I have climbed time and time again and never cease to find enjoyment.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:16pm PT
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The hardest of the hard.
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shipoopoi
Big Wall climber
oakland
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:21pm PT
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kor was my total hero growing up. his manic energy and undeniable climbing gift were legendary. there is that one quote from some desert climb..."don't fall now or we'll both go", tha tkind of expresses what it must have been like to climb with him. to come into yosemite valley as a non local and put up new routes on the great faces was huge.
my condolences to his family and friends. steve schneider
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Fletcher
Trad climber
The great state of advaita
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:23pm PT
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Wow, hard to add to all the recognition and thoughts here other than to echo them.
It sounds like he truly has now found rest and peace from his health issues.
Thoughts and prayers to friends, family, and the climbing community.
Eric
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:27pm PT
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RIP Layton, I only met you once.
His Wikipedia page does not mention the Eiger North Face. That needs to be corrected.
EDIT
The Eiger Norwand was a bold move. If over the coming days, I can update his Wiki profile, I will.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:30pm PT
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A legend passes, RIP.
My thoughts go out to all of you who knew him as a friend. Especially Ron O, Jello, and Pat. I know they've done a lot to help Layton out these past few years. Hang in there dudes.
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mcreel
climber
Barcelona
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:34pm PT
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A legend and an inspiration.
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Patrick Oliver
Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:35pm PT
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Material wealth never seemed to matter much to my dear friend Layton.
He was born in poverty and lived it all his life with great dignity.
He was very very rich, in terms of how much life he had in him,
how much life he went out and embraced, how much joy he brought his
friends, and a little terror. As I have said elsewhere, he was one
of the most fully realized human beings on the planet. Yes he was a
rich man at his passing. I loved him. We seemed to grow closer and
closer, as these last few years rather beat us up. Not for a moment
did Layton lose his wonderful sense of humor. Down to the last few
breaths, his wife and son tell me, he was making puns and tried to
get out a last joke.
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Yafer
Trad climber
Chatsworth, California
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:38pm PT
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Layton, May you find peace as you pass through the gate.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:43pm PT
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Rest.
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jopay
climber
so.il
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:45pm PT
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So sorry to hear of this, I like many held him in highest esteem, inspiring me in my climbing. I do have a copy of "Beyond The Vertical" which I treasure. Kor is almost a mythical figure in our climbing world and he will remain as such, my condolences to his many close friends and family.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:46pm PT
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I'm very saddened at this news, since he was a friend and old climbing partner of mine. He inspired many young and ambitious climbers to push onward and upward to success in the world of climbing. May he rest in Peace.
Rodger
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:51pm PT
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Patrick Oliver-
You really said a lot about Layton the man, there, old friend!
Rodger
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Anastasia
climber
Home
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:53pm PT
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May your memory be eternal Layton. Thanks for being you and leaving us with a legacy worth looking up to.
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Barbarian
climber
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Apr 22, 2013 - 01:57pm PT
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Farewell Layton. Rest well. You have earned it.
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Patrick Oliver
Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
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Apr 22, 2013 - 02:02pm PT
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Apr 22, 2013 - 02:05pm PT
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I never met him, but know from posts made here in recent years that he was a very important friend to several of you. My condolences to you, and his family and friends outside Supertopo in your loss and bittersweet memories in celebration of his life.
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wbw
Trad climber
'cross the great divide
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Apr 22, 2013 - 02:06pm PT
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I moved to CO more than 25 years ago with the express intent of doing as many of the climbs featured in Climb and also Beyond the Vertical as I could do. Along the way, I was fortunate to meet Mr. Kor twice. Both times I felt like I was meeting Michael Jordan. Once, after completing Rosy Crusifixion, I looked up at upper Ruper, to see him waving at us. This experience was probably more akin to meeting God than Michael Jordan.
This is a sad passing. I have done many of those climbs that I set out to do many years ago. Mr. Kor has always been one of my true climbing heroes. RIP sir, and thank you for the inspiration.
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