bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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This is a sad night....rest in peace, bro!
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Dave Tapes
Trad climber
Silverado CA
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The impossible has happened. I can't believe it.
John was a inspiration to many.
He never compromised his ethic.
Rest in Peace JB.
Dave W
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Unreal! So sad! RIP JB.... you were the Man! I'm stunned..... Best to Tyrus and all of Johns family. He was beyond an inspiration. He was "how it was supposed to be done".
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yo
climber
a tied-off Tomahawk™
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Take care, JB. You were awesome.
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JuanDeFuca
Big Wall climber
Stoney Point
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John was my insperation and goal.
So Sad.
Shock.
God's Speed
Jeff
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triassic
climber
provo,ut
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John lived an extraordinary life, inspirational to say the least.
I had John come out and do his fantastic slideshow in Provo.
He was asked at the end of the show out of all his achievements what was his greatest?
With no hesitation he answered, "My son."
He always talked about his son at the tradeshow, when we ate together, and when we climbed together.
This is so sad. I miss John already.
Darren
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F'ueco
Boulder climber
San Jose, CA
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Even the greatest among us fall. May John rest in peace.
I only met him once, at the coffee shop in Mammoth, but his legend always loomed large for a climber coming of age in the 90s.
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t*r
Trad climber
fly like paper get high like planes
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john, thank you for your kindness. you know what i'm talking about.
~ t*r
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Nefarius
Big Wall climber
Fresno
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God Dammit!!!! Bad times just keep coming and coming... Will miss you, John. :(
I'm stunned, shaken...
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Bubba Ho-Tep
climber
Evergreen, CO
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RIP John. You will be missed greatly.
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bvb
Social climber
flagstaff arizona
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no words. he inspired my life. no words.
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Neil Young land
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I can't believe this.
my sincere condolences to his family
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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I’m devastated. When John was in Boulder for his slide show a few weeks ago, I got down a bottle of whisky and we stayed up most of the night, talking about old times, but also making plans for an snowboarding trip to Alaska next year.
We’ll never get to that trip, but I am grateful for the recent rekindling of our friendship, and for memories of past, shared adventures.
Never miss a chance to be with your friends and family.
Peace to you, John.
Rick Accomazzo
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Dolomite
climber
Anchorage
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Disbelief and immeasurable sadness. You inspired more of us than you ever could have known. Safe journeys to all, this life and the next--
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micronut
Trad climber
fresno, ca
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Oh man...an icon. Tragic. The coming response from the climbing world will no doubt bear testimony to his greatness. Wish I could have met him. True condolences to his family and those who knew him well. The mountains will miss him.
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apogee
climber
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We have lost one of the purest examples of climbing and the arc of human potential...somehow, I feel far more mortal tonight.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Heavy news... John was one of the shining stars of my generation and an inspiration to us all. My condolences to his family and loved ones. Too soon...
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MisterE
Trad climber
One Step Beyond!
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Just shocking - what a crappy year 2009 has been for climbers dying.
My heartfelt condolences to family and friends.
Erik
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Climbing dropout
Trad climber
Vancouver, BC
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My condolences to his family and all of you who knew him ....
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