Jeff Maurer Rest in Peace

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sticks

climber

Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 31, 2009 - 02:48pm PT

Yesterday, Sunday August 30, Jeffrey Robert Maurer, 47, died after falling
while climbing the Third Pillar on Mount Dana. Jeff worked at Yosemite
National Park as a Wildlife Biologist for the past three years and before
that taught at the Yosemite Institute. His career included teaching at the
University of California at Davis, and significant research for a number of
conservation organizations. Jeff was an engaging and delightful person
whose enthusiasm and passion for natural resources conservation issues was
enormous.

Redwreck

Social climber

Echo Parque, Los Angeles, CA

Aug 31, 2009 - 02:49pm PT

My condolences to Jeff's family and friends.

10b4me

Ice climber

the reticient boulder at the Happies

Aug 31, 2009 - 02:52pm PT

my condolences to his family, and friends

Old5Ten

Trad climber

Berkeley, CA

Aug 31, 2009 - 02:56pm PT

WOW! That is truly sad news - the Gazelle and I just drove back over Tioga yesterday, returning from the Stonehouse Memorial for Brutus of Wyde. My condolances to Jeff's family.

Elmar

Colt

climber

Midpines

Aug 31, 2009 - 02:58pm PT

Jeff was great people. I did not know him well, but I enjoyed all the times our paths did cross. I am very sorry this happened.

My very very best to his close family and friends.

Colter

Brendan

Trad climber

Yosemite, CA

Aug 31, 2009 - 03:05pm PT

Is this Jeff Mauer who worked backcountry for NPS killing fish to help the Sierra Nevada Yellow Legged Frog?

Is there an accident report, or any more information?

sticks

climber

Topic Author's Reply - Aug 31, 2009 - 03:08pm PT

Yes. The posting is from the Superintendent of Yosemite.

Jaybro

Social climber

Wolf City, Wyoming

Aug 31, 2009 - 03:10pm PT

Condolences, we drove over Tioga pass yesterday looking at the third Pillar and suspected nothing...

Tork

climber

Yosemite

Aug 31, 2009 - 03:13pm PT

I met Jeff several times, grat guy! He was very interested in the climbing on Wawona Dome as well as checking out the Perigrines that nest there. I am sad that I never got the chance to show him around up there and very sad for his family, close friends, and co-workers.

Jeff Scheuerell

Brendan

Trad climber

Yosemite, CA

Aug 31, 2009 - 03:14pm PT

i am stunned. He was such a sweet man. My most sincerest condolences to everyone who knew him, he will leave a big hole in the community of Yosemite.

Two Pack Jack

climber

Yosemite, CA

Aug 31, 2009 - 03:38pm PT

Here is some sparse information about the accident:

Jeff and partner arrived somewhat late morning at the base of the Third Pillar on Aug. 30, 2009, to find a party on the first pitch. In an attempt to pass the party and get above, Jeff began leading a variation to the right. It is unclear exactly what route he was on. About 50 feet up, Jeff fell and pulled two pieces of pro before hitting the ground. He was not wearing a helmet, and was killed instantly.

Most serious condolences to his friends and family. The only reason I am posting this info is so you don't have to call friends to make them re-tell and re-live this heartbreaking story. Jeff, you will be greatly missed.

tria

Trad climber

Davis

Aug 31, 2009 - 04:35pm PT

Thanks to everyone for sharing this painful information. Jeff was easily the kindest, most big-hearted person I've ever had the privilege of meeting. I'm so heartbroken over this news that I really can't bring myself to say all the things I want to say about him, things that deserve to be said about what an incredible person he was. He will be missed by many.

Tfunk

climber

Aug 31, 2009 - 04:50pm PT

This is devastating news. If you have more details on the accident please post them, so that word can be conveyed to family and friends who do not read this forum. There are soooo many questions...

Jeff was one of my greatest inspirations as a free-spirited and whole-hearted person, who cared deeply about his family/friends and montane ecology. My sincere condolences to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Aug 31, 2009 - 04:54pm PT

hey there sticks.... oh my, sticks... say, this is very sad news again....

each climber that falls just breaks one's heart... :(

my deep concolences to his family and friends, and co-workers...
by sharing this hard sad news, you have let others like me (that don't climb) learn about another good man in the climbing world, and the deeds that they have done through their love of the great outdoors...

thank you for sharing this very sad news....
prayers to the family, and friends, once again...

edit: say, all, i did not know that he was a local el portal folks---me deep condolences to your whole community that loved him...:(

jessem---thank you for the note of the falcons, too---now i will always have a deeper note for remembering him, each time i hear of these birds...

micronut

Trad climber

fresno, ca

Aug 31, 2009 - 05:00pm PT

A very sad day. Sounds like a good guy. May those who knew him have some comfort today knowing that many share in your remembrances of him.

wildone

climber

GHOST TOWN

Aug 31, 2009 - 05:07pm PT

This is horrible. I am proud to have counted Jeff as a friend.
I can't believe it.

JesseM

Social climber

Yosemite

Aug 31, 2009 - 05:47pm PT

Jeff,

I'll miss you so much my friend. I can't stop the great memories from pouring into my head; from the never-ending adventures we enjoyed together in the High Sierra, and Yosemite Valley, to the boogie down dance parties in El Portal. I'll miss working with a human so passionate about every other creature on earth. I’ll miss the way you brought a sense of play and fun to everything you did—climbing, soccer, volleyball, birding, even work (how?)! You've touched so many people here, and your legacy will undoubtedly live on.

Your dear friends the Peregrine Falcons have you to thank for their resurgence in Yosemite over the past decade. Through your passion for these awesome birds, you almost single handedly established a basis for their protection in the park, and helped us see a plan through that worked and was respected by climbers. We now have 12 pairs, when you started this 18 years ago how many did we have...only 2? The Yellow Legged Frogs also will miss you dearly, another species on the brink of extinction that you have tirelessly worked to save these past few summers.

I was told by one of your closest friends that she saw a Peregrine flying over Tioga Lake yesterday evening as she hiked down from the Dana Plateau. The Peregrine must have come to guide you on the next journey (not a bad escort if you ask me!) I know your spirit and energy will be remembered by all of your friends and family and all of life you cherished on earth.

With Love and Huge Hugs,

Jesse McGahey