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choptoe
Mountain climber
Park City, Utah
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 6, 2017 - 06:37pm PT
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RIP RJ
Lots of knowledge and passion for the Sierras and Orizaba.
Solid and old school.
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Gene
climber
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Sorry to hear this. He indeed had a passion for the Range of Light.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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this is sad news
he made a wonderful contribution to the climbing community as a writer of guides, and they will remain a great legacy
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, choptoe, ed, and all...
my condolences and prayers for his family and loved ones,
but,
say, is this the SAME?? RJ, that posts here???
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
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neebee...Yeah ...that's the same RJ...He's in a better place...rj
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jbaker
Trad climber
Redwood City, CA
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This is really sad news. I used to see RJ up on Mt Baldy often (although I wasn't there the day of his unfortunate crash into the rocks at the bottom of the snowfield) and was on various Sierra Club or SCMA trips with him. He was a unique character and completely devoted to the Sierras. His books fueled many adventures for climbers, peak baggers and backpackers. I moved away from LA over 20 years ago, and only saw him once after his accident. He was recovering, but it was sad to see the core focus of his life circumscribed by his injuries.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
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neebee...just kidding ..different RJ...Rotbrain is still alive...rjohnny...
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Gary
Social climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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RJ was quite a singular character. Had some interesting climbs with him at Tahquitz. He was totally at home in the Sierra.
The accident was bad, it must have something to do with this.
Rest In Peace.
edit: Jody, yeah I saw that photo when he was at the Kaiser facility near MacArthur Park. It was a good thing.
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ExfifteenExfifteen
climber
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Dang... most of my beta in my younger years came from RJ sources! RIP
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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I saw him quite a while ago at an SCMA Becky show. The effects of his accident were obvious, and he left halfway through. That was a terrible misfortune, he'd probably be going strong if that had not happened.
Having done a guide for a relatively small area, I can attest to the fact that his Sierra guides, and his relentless pursuit to improve them through new editions, represent a monumental effort.
RIP, Good man.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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The fact that everyone refers to his guide by his name is a fitting honor. His work will live on for generations.
RIP
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mtnyoung
Trad climber
Twain Harte, California
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The fact that everyone refers to his guide by his name is a fitting honor.
Yes!
Rest in peace R.J.
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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I'd been sensing a disturbance in the Force lately, but damn, this has been a heavy fall. See you on the other side, RJ.
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starlite
Mountain climber
Bishop, CA
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What is the source of this news?
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arunmahajan
Mountain climber
Palo Alto, Ca
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So sorry to hear this. His guidebook on the Sierra is still my first go-to book for Sierra trip. Anybody know how this came to pass? Would someone please post a link to the news?
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VictorC
Mountain climber
Sherman Oaks, CA
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Sorry to hear about RJ. We could fill this thread with RJ stories. But my most memorable story was driving back from Yosemite late one Sunday night. His van had a flat tire and RJ didn't have a spare. We drove around Bakersfield most of the night looking for a cheap used tire. We got back to LA in time to see sunrise. That trip might be best forgotten but RJ will surely be missed.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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The fact that everyone refers to his guide by his name is a fitting honor. His work will live on for generations.
I will be surprised if anyone tries to do another comprehensive guide to the Sierra like Secor's.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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agree with Kris on that. That's a huge work.
Rest well.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, rottingjohnny... say, thank you for clearing that up...
that's okay... not to worry, all if fixed now, :)
also, say:
to each and everyone, thank you for sharing about your friend RJ Secor,
and thus, teaching folks like me, about the wonderful things that
folks like him, have shared for the climbing and greatoutdoors...
i'd never know... sharing your friend, keeps his
life'work alive, for his memory, to be honored...
thank, and again, my condolences, to his family and loved ones...
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Having done a guide for a relatively small area, I can attest to the fact that his Sierra guides, and his relentless pursuit to improve them through new editions, represent a monumental effort.
Roger that. He put a lot of work into his guide books. Condolences to family and friends. Many a Sierra peak bagger relied on his books to get them up.
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