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Hardman Knott
Gym climber
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, Ca
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I also didn't know BURT BRONSON was one of Jeff's characters, funny.
He wasn't.
The guy who did BURT BRONSON outed himself many years ago on rec.climbing,
and there have been several fake, lame, copycat imitator/impostors ever since.
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scuffy b
climber
Eastern Salinia
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I am saddened by Jeff's passing.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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I thought BURT BRONSON was his best work.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Dave, who was Burt? Sorry, meant BURT...
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Pete, Dingus started a thread a while ago wondering what was up with him.
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Beatrix Kiddo
Mountain climber
ColoRADo
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I sincerely hope that where ever he is now, he no longer feels tormented and that he is finally at peace. We could all see by his posts how desperately he fought for that peace. My heart goes out to Jeff, his family, his friends and anyone else out there who is feeling his pain and continuing to fight.
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Juan de Fuca was a Spanish colonial explorer-- the Straits of Juan de Fuca (in the PNW) are named after him.
Pundits in the Northwest periodically propose renaming Western Washington University to Juan de Fuca U.
I always presumed that Jeff had some PNW experience, or at least had heard the jokes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Juan_de_Fuca
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FRUMY
Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
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I am sad to here this. I meet Jeff at rei in Torrance in 1981 maybe 1982. We were both looking at gear & started talking, we liked each other enough that when we saw each other a couple of weeks later in the valley we talked for several hours. The last time I saw Jeff climb was about '88 - '89 at suicide. Some idiots (normal guys by today's standards) put bolts between serpentine & ten karat gold. Jeff & partner climb right after & pulled the bolts before the idiots got to their car. I would see Jeff around @ stoney from time to time. We always stopped & talked. I Knew he was going through tough times. Hoped for the best. Can't believe he is gone. Way smarter than you know.
Best of wishes to family & friend.
travel well friend.
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graniteclimber
Trad climber
Nowhere
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From Tradgirl's list of rec.climbings greates hits for 2002.
http://www.tradgirl.com/rc/hits2001.shtml
Jeff Batten is a box of matches...rec.climing is puddle of white gas.
(Sketchball)
I am happy to tell everyone that I just was issued a patent for my Dynamic Biner Design. It is a hybrid metal, polyomer design. The Biner will be sold under the name "The Mexican". It looks and acts like a regular biner up to 800lbs. After that it starts to deform, it then acts as a constant force spring. It will deform up to 1.5 times its length. The anchor never sees a load over 800lbs. Or will your harness, or the aid placement you just took a 60 foot fall on. Still trying to work out a few UV concerns. These will probally be in the REI stores by Christmas. One will never again have to worry about sliding X type concerns, so that thread is now dead. If you post anything about the sliding X you are stupid.
(Batten)
Williamson Rock Code of Conduct by Batten
The climber shall not assault or attempt to cause physical injury or behave in a manner which may reasonably cause physical injury to a fellow climber is prohibited.
The climber shall not possess, handle or transmit a weapon or a firearm, or any other object that reasonably can be calculated to do injury or bodily harm to others climbers.
The climber shall not possess, sell, transmit, use or be under the influence of any drug including alcoholic beverages as well as any other intoxicant or stimulant.
The climber shall not disrupt or obstruct any lawful climb, climbing process or function of the crag in any manner, by the use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threat, intimidation, fear, passive resistance, or any other conduct.
The climber will not set fire to, mutilate, damage, deface, or destroy any natural feature.
The climber shall not use directed profanity, or provocative words or acts, or in any way verbally assault another climber.
The climber will not disobey or fail to comply with any reasonable rules or regulations defined in the climbing guide or stated by Troy Mayr.
The climber will not refuse to identify himself upon request of Troy Mayr.
The climber shall not smoke or use tobacco.
The climber will not deposit any human waste in the enviroment or environs surronding Williamson Rock.
The climber will not discharge any gastrointestinal gases.
Only adults (high school enrollment or higher) are allowed at Williamson Rock unless accompanied by a responsible adult.
Each climber must be attired in appropriate athletic attire suitable for the activity of Sport Climbing.
Individuals or single groups shall not monopolize a particular climb, thereby limiting use by other climbers.
Proper belay methods and rope signals must be employed at all times.
Use of a AIAA approved belay device is required.
Belaying directly off shunts is prohibitted.
Profane Language of any type is prohibbited.
Williamson Rock is open from Sunrise to Sunset.
Free soloing is strictly prohibitted.
All bolts on a particular route must be clipped.
Climbers that live in the city of Bishop, California are not permitted to climb at Willaimson Rock.
The climber will not plan, conspire with, or assist others in violating any of the preceding rules.
Please review and make suggestions - I want prevent any future misunderstandings. The Forrest Service wants this be weeks end, please do not delay.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, folks...
as to folks being missing and such:
on the internet, one does notice... but one is often times afraid of
intruding, when folks do get off line for a bit...
as, we dont know them as well, and take care to repsect that...
yet--over time, there is the built-up friendship, where folks then, do, email and see "what's up" and if all is well...
if:
this was in a physcial neighborhood, one would see the signs, better and sooner (even if we did not know the family well enough to be told, etc):
is the house closed up--they moved...
is the house watched over by others--fast trip out of town, sickness in
family, or vacations
is there project underway in the yard, etc...
or, one would see when a death has occured, by the
visitors, and such...
thus:
so be encouraged, in your friendship with supertopo friend,juan:
thank you to those of you that did know juan/jeff, and
were the ones to always be there by email, etc...
god bless...
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scuffy b
climber
Eastern Salinia
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I'll join the crowd in praise of your Half Dome tale, Andy.
It has more life than a lot of what is written.
Going way back to Paulina's post ("Here is Jeff talking to himself")
Paulina corrects herself when she learns Jeff was not BURT BRONSON but
she might want to know that Jeff was not Crotch either.
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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damn...talk about the end of an ERA...
My sincere condolences to the friends and family - I just wish I had gotten to meet the man in person...
-Tom
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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on a sober note here--
jeff was known to be troubled, but he dealt with life creatively in many ways. recently he lost his job and took his own life.
i wonder if there's a bean counter somewhere having a little twinge about that. i certainly hope so.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Shortly before he told us that he was afraid he'd never get another one, I guess, last spring some time.
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Zander
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Take care Jeff...
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JLP
Social climber
The internet
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Crotch was a real person who climbed with many from the group and married another rec.climber. BURT was Jeff.
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F10
Trad climber
e350 / Bishop
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Thanks for all you shared,
RIP
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davidji
Social climber
CA
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Jeff, thanks for all the laughs on rec.climbing and Supertopo. You'll be missed. Sending you my prayers and my best wishes for what comes next.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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That other thread has been a brilliant memorial to Juan de Fuca.
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