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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Stunning.
Sad.
My heart goes out to Tyrus.
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Just got in - too stunned for words...
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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No.
Say it ain't so.
This is too much.
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micronut
Trad climber
fresno, ca
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Surreal. Is this confirmed 100%? Family or hospital record?
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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now you know John.
sr
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oldtopangalizard
Social climber
ca
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This is unbelievable. Too much tragedy. It's not worth it.
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FeelioBabar
climber
Sneaking up behind you...
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f*#k.
my heart is going out to all those who where close.
had a chance to speak to him once one on one...very cool, very inspirational to a young mind...now feel very lucky for that.
so bummed.
ACOPA FOR LIFE!
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JuanDeFuca
Big Wall climber
Stoney Point
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I am sick to hear the news.
RIP.
You where an inspiration to us all.
Jeff
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climboard
Trad climber
Clifton, VA
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Thanks for the inspiration, JB.
My thoughts are with his family and those close to him.
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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oh no...
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Barbarian
Trad climber
slowly dying in the OC
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My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
This is hard to believe, JB always seemed invincible. He touched so many of us during his life. I feel like a big hole has been ripped through me. This just hurts.
I keep hoping that this is a mistake.
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east side underground
Trad climber
Hilton crk,ca
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just heard - unreal so sorry to hear this, my thoughts go out to Tyrus and all family and friends, had some good times sliding around mammoth with JB- WTF!!!
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the Fet
Supercaliyosemistic climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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F*#k no.
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gunsmoke
Trad climber
Clackamas, Oregon
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"JB always seemed invincible"
Very surreal. My brain can't accept this.
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Barry Bates
Boulder climber
Smith River CA
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I pray this Isn't true
I write this with tears in my eyes
If it is true
my world will never be the same
Barry Bates
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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If this is true....and I pray to God it's not, I am stunned and sickened. John was a friend for me and incredibly helpful after Dan died.
Recently, I had been working with this complex, crazy, super nice yet sometimes moody person to try and develope a life plan for his future. I sent him a voice recorder to encourage him to just talk into it when driving etc. in an attempt to get all of his life and thoughts into some books he had been thinking about.
Thank God he emailed me with some chapter titles and ideas. At least we have that.
Tyrus, if this is true....Please, whatever I can do to help and arrange things and just anything please let me know. And look for the little silver voice recorder with mini tapes.
Tyrus, your Dad was nothing but a gentleman and an Amigo to me....someone that was trying to rediscover their life after loss. Be Proud Dude.
Could someone email me or call me and keep me posted.
Too much loss....lynne
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John Vawter
Social climber
San Diego
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Horrible news. Condolences to his friends and family.
JB, I never really knew you. But you inspired me and your loss is deeply felt. I know there are several hundred, possibly thousands, like me who read about your exploits with sweaty palms, and admired your purism. You will always be on my short list of most admired climbers.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Very very sad news;....rest in peace, John.....
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crankenstein
Trad climber
Louisville, CO
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Too sad! Though I never met him in person he had emailed me with advice regarding Acopa shoes. He's been an inspiration to me since I started climbing. Say it isn't so!
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msiddens
Trad climber
Mountain View, CA
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This just sucks a**. say it ain't so please
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