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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Dammit NO!
I have admired the talents of this man for many years, never having the honor of actually meeting him, but inspired by his ability nonetheless.
I feel as if one of my youthful heroes has died.
Too sad.
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Fletcher
Trad climber
the end of the world as we know it, & I feel fine.
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Oh dear... poor soul. I hope this is not true, but, alas, it seems so based on the stellar reliable folks who've posted above.
I know how much he meant to you Lynne... so sorry. I'm so sorry for all whom he touched and inspired. This is so sad.
Peace to you John, you were one of the good ones.
Eric
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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I am crying. Damn it. Tell me it ain't so. We spent a hell of a good time together at the Taos Film Festival about 3 years ago after having not seen each other in a while.
Ken
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Loomis
climber
*_*
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With the biggest tear in my eye, I say good bye to the greatest influnence ever. No words can say the rest.........
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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What to say? An iconic climber, a legend and an inspiration to so many. John left a legacy that will endure. So much loss these last few weeks for our community.
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Lambone
Ice climber
Ashland, Or
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Wow, the fall of a legend. Terrible.
Thank you John for your inspiration.
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roy
Social climber
New Zealand -> Santa Barbara
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This is terrible news. He was really an inspiration to many. My condolences to his family and many friends.
Roy
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Double D
climber
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Wow this is really sad. My condolances go out to all but especially his son Tyrus. John was one of those guys that once you got to know him you realized what a kind soul he really was. Often misunderstood but an amazing inspiration to the sport. We will miss you JB.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Please reply to the thread started by Mike Graham.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Goodbye John. We'll miss you in so many ways.
I'm glad I got to see your slide show in Denver
a week ago.
Rest peacefully.
My sincere condolences to his friends and family.
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MisterE
Trad climber
One Step Beyond!
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The place. I had to see, having never been there:
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chanceboarder
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Very sad to hear this new. My heart goes out to the family and friends.
Rest in peace JB.
Jason
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Bob Palais
Trad climber
UT
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Singer just called from Australia and told me. Less than two hours before, as I left a friend's house, he ran back in to get and loan me a video he'd just seen and been inspired by, and wanted to share: "Bachar" Neither of us had heard.
I was fortunate to spend some time with John two months ago after his slide show here in Orem. We got some food and drink and caught up - no climbing talk, just the state of the world - He recommended some books - The Creature from Jeckyll Island about the Fed, and Crossing the Rubicon, The Decline of the American Empire at the End of the Age of Oil. He told me his son was a natural mathematician (both John's and my father's are math profs.) Since then we had some good email correspondence: "I can't believe we ended up where we did but it was cool to know we share a lot of 2 pi ideas and shizz. My son could be a future math "whizz". If you read any of those books we should probably talk... Cheers, jb"
It's a great tragedy - so much more to him than the stylistic purity of his climbing, or climbing period, or music. Alot of integrity and caring, he spoke about the importance of safety and attention to everyone in the audience, with more or less experience. A genius, an original, and an authentic. Condolences to his family and all of his many close friends.
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Curt
Boulder climber
Gilbert, AZ
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Free soloing is always rolling the dice, but I always thought JB just had it dialed. I am so sorry to hear this.
Curt
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Klimmer
Mountain climber
San Diego
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I am stunned. I don't know what to say. This is too sad to bear.
Be in God's peace John.
We all need prayer and love right now, especially his family and closest friends.
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klinefelter
Boulder climber
Bishop, CA
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Terrible news. Sad and terrible news.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there... i just have to post this again... my heart is so full, and this is all i can do:
oh my... this is a bad shock tonight...
dear john...
you are gone.. and i'm crying...
the proof of how well loved you are...
i have only known you from what folks had said...
never will i have a chance to enjoy you in person,
as all youre beloved friends and family have...
thank you are a life well lived, that we have gotten to enjoy here...
these folks have honored your name and your life so very well...
that you were and still are, one very fine climber and man...
dear family... i'm sending my deep condolences here...
this is very sad and hard to believe....
all you folks are wonderful climbers to come and sit with here...
now one is greatly missed.. and even more so, out there in the great outdoors....
very sorry for you loss, dear friends and family of john bachar...
:(
may the good lord guide you all through this very awful and hard sad time... god bless and much love to you all...
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flakyfoont
Trad climber
carsoncity nv
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my condolences to Johns family. Im in shock and feel sick to my stomach, crying. Bachar has been an inspiration to me since I started climbing. He will always be IN THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KINGS
Sadly,
Bill Trethewey
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