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haishan
Trad climber
CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 28, 2016 - 03:44pm PT
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Unbearable tragedy. Chris was a great guy, good family man, super modest yet extremely confident and capable. I worked with Chris several years ago and was fortunate to share a rope with him a few times. Will miss you, buddy.
Supertopo knows him as Jiggler. He's been pushing the envelope of wingsuit BASE for a while.
Here are the only details I know:
http://www.samessenger.com/christopher-john-labounty/
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Jun 28, 2016 - 04:19pm PT
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So sad, Chris, sorry, I never got to meet you...
My sincere condolences to his Family and Friends.
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snakefoot
climber
Nor Cal
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Jun 28, 2016 - 04:24pm PT
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i wanted to die yesterday after hearing this, broke my heart. wishing only the best for his family and friends in this horrendous time.
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The Alpine
climber
The Sea
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Jun 28, 2016 - 04:30pm PT
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Man this sucks. When is BASE too much?
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Jun 28, 2016 - 04:38pm PT
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Very sad
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Heisenberg
Trad climber
RV, middle of Nowehere
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Jun 28, 2016 - 04:51pm PT
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When is climbing too much? Kinda tired of the comments regarding some of the BASE incidents posted here to a group who is very limited in the larger scope of what some pilots do. There are maybe 3 jumpers here who post that know the more intricate sh#t that happens. Trust me .... I'm not one of those 3. Snake is. And two others who which I'm drawing a blank.
I don't even jump
The most sincere condolences to his friends and family.
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Jun 28, 2016 - 04:56pm PT
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My condolences.
Let's keep the BASE discussion to other threads please.
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Jun 28, 2016 - 04:57pm PT
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Oh no!
I hate hearing about wingsuit/ BASE accidents. I have known way too many wonderful people who have perished from a mishap pursuing this highly risky activity.
My thoughts go to his family and friends.
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dikhed
climber
State of fugue and disbelief
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Jun 28, 2016 - 04:57pm PT
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The most sincere condolences to his friends and family.
Both of you could have just stopped right here
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Jun 28, 2016 - 05:08pm PT
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Only minimal details on the accident so far:
Date: June 23, 2016
Nationality: American
Object Type: Earth
Location: Torri del Vajolet-Dollomites
COD: Terrain flying/Emergency Pull
Clothes / Suit: Wingsuit/
Experience: Highly Experienced
http://www.blincmagazine.com/forum/wiki/bfl-286
Obviously devastating for his young family, with 8 and 10 year old daughters.
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Jun 28, 2016 - 05:13pm PT
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The cheerleaders rush in to hide their shame. Shame. On. You. Shame.
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Jun 28, 2016 - 05:19pm PT
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So sorry for his family. My heart goes out to them, and his friends. Nothing else to say.
Pam Roberts
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Jun 28, 2016 - 05:21pm PT
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Sad news. Condolences to family and friends.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Jun 28, 2016 - 05:26pm PT
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Very sad. I was blown away by his flight off The Needles. Nothing short of an amazing feat.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 28, 2016 - 08:41pm PT
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hey there say, ... oh my, my condolences to his family and loved ones...
prayers for them, as they move forward without their beloved father... :(
and husband...
:(
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Jun 28, 2016 - 09:43pm PT
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Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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Klimmer
Mountain climber
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Jun 29, 2016 - 12:41am PT
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I'm very sad to hear this.
I was very impressed with his wingsuit flying in the Eastern Sierras near Mt. Morrison. I've watched that YouTube video many times. Just very incredible and very brave to pioneer that unique wingsuit BASE jump.
Prayers and Shalom to his family and friends and all who knew Chris. RIP Chris.
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