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jenren
Trad climber
Sac, CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 30, 2014 - 06:02pm PT
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It is with the heaviest of hearts I let the Supertopo Community know of Jay Rennneberg's Death. He was an amazing climber with a love of climbing few get to share. His spirit, knowledge of gear and love of the mountains are indescribable and could only be truly understood by looking into his soul. He was forever a Ghoulwe, come hell or high water, of which he had both. I will be forever grateful and humbled by our years together on belay and the adventures we shared. I know this will rattle our world. Details are more than sad and are better left for the Universe to sort out as to why.. He leaves behind many who loved him deeply.
Jay, you will be sorely missed.
Much love and Peace,
JenRen
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jan 30, 2014 - 06:04pm PT
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Oh, why does the year have to start out like this. Already too many.
Thoughts, prayers for his family and friends left behind.
Susan
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Jan 30, 2014 - 06:07pm PT
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We spoke only once, but he came off as a class act.
We also share the same birthday.
My condolences.
Mucci
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 30, 2014 - 06:16pm PT
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We corresponded. He was a genuinely nice person.
This is very sad. So sorry for you Jen.
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Jan 30, 2014 - 06:24pm PT
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wow, that's terrible news.
sorry for your loss.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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Jan 30, 2014 - 06:31pm PT
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oh no.
i'm marching off into the woods for
some meaning.
now rest sir.
you were a spirited man.
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10b4me
climber
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Jan 30, 2014 - 06:31pm PT
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I am very sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family, and friends.
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Jan 30, 2014 - 06:33pm PT
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So sad to hear this. He was a regular presence on this forum. He'll be missed. My heartfelt condolences to his family & friends.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Jan 30, 2014 - 06:34pm PT
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So, so very sorry JenRen. Grief and Loss is so challenging and extremely difficult to process and to fight through. It may take some time. But please don't dwell on the what if's. Instead think of the good and the great things that you shared.
Prayers and love to you. Feel free to email me if you would like. My husband died 6 years ago. It was hard. But after struggling thru, life is good again.
Peace, Lynne
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Jan 30, 2014 - 06:37pm PT
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My condolences.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Jan 30, 2014 - 06:42pm PT
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Damn
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L
climber
California dreamin' on the farside of the world..
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Jan 30, 2014 - 06:46pm PT
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I'm so sorry to read this, Jenren. He seemed like a lovely man.
My sincerest condolences to his friends and family.
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Dave Johnson
Mountain climber
Sacramento, CA
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Jan 30, 2014 - 06:50pm PT
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Yes, very sad & tragic news. I met Jay in '88 when he was a 17 year-old kid working at Sierra Outfitters in Sacramento. He was interested in learning how to climb and was soon joining us on outings in Yosemite. "Us" is an informal group of climbers & skiers collectively known as the Ghoulwe Mountaineering Club. Jay could juggle flaming torches on a unicycle (even on top of a moving van), a talent among many he possessed, and was soon entertaining us at campfires & parties on a regular basis. Nobody who has ever shared a campfire with Jay will ever forget him.
Life events took him out of our sphere for a number of years, however, he re-emerged in '06, married and ready to get back into climbing. Most of you here have read about his exploits as he and his wife set out working towards a successful climb of the Nose in '09. He was an immovable force when he set his mind to something.
All of his friends & family are still digesting this sad event and will be sharing information about a memorial for Jay as the coming days proceed.
RIP, Jay.
Dave
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Rollover
climber
Gross Vegas
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Jan 30, 2014 - 06:54pm PT
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F*#k sh#t piss..
Hang in there.
RIP Jay.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jan 30, 2014 - 07:02pm PT
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So sad. Condolences.
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Sebastopol
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Jan 30, 2014 - 07:03pm PT
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Jen, I'm so very sad to hear this and am at a loss for words.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 30, 2014 - 07:09pm PT
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Sorry to all that knew him for their loss of a fun & wonderful person. I feel bad that I never met the gentleman.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Jan 30, 2014 - 07:26pm PT
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Wow, sad news! My best to his friends and family.
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