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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jul 13, 2011 - 12:17am PT
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thanks Tony....tough time of year....Bachar and Reardon in the same month! Was up with the Bachar's a couple weeks ago remembering John and I was with John the fateful day Michael passed, Long live John and Michael.
Peace
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Matt
Trad climber
primordial soup
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Jul 13, 2011 - 02:59am PT
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he was SUCH a nice guy
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Degaine
climber
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Jul 13, 2011 - 05:25am PT
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His enthusiasm was contagious.
Here's to you Michael, I thoroughly enjoyed the times we were able to climb together.
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Jul 13, 2011 - 10:44am PT
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It still doesn't seem real.
I know he wouldn't want folks to be sad when they think of him.
RIP Michael.
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Jul 13, 2011 - 02:04pm PT
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Frickin hair farmer
Miss u buddy
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Anastasia
climber
hanging from an ice pick and missing my mama.
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Jul 13, 2011 - 02:17pm PT
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He is greatly missed. He helped John and I get over one tragedy and... Sadly became part of another. Sending Love to you Michael...
-May his memory be eternal.-
Anastasia
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RtM
climber
DHS
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Jul 13, 2011 - 03:00pm PT
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Mike was one of my favorite personalities in the Socal climbing scene. When I would go to Malibu or Josh, and I saw that flowing blonde hear in the distance, I knew it was going to be a fun day.
I like to think that Michael is still alive, chillin' on a beach in Bora Bora, sippin' a MaiTai, living the highlife off a multi-million life insurance policy. Wouldn't that be grand!
These photos were taking days before he left on his final voyage.
John Bachar speaking at Michael Reardon's memorial at Malibu.
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Sam E
Boulder climber
Malibu
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Jul 13, 2011 - 03:05pm PT
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Bouldering alone
faint chalk on forgotten rock
Mike Reardon was here
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this just in
climber
north fork
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Jul 13, 2011 - 03:38pm PT
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One of my favorite climbers though I never knew him. Romantic Warrior onsite free-solo!!!! The eight foot bubble and never say take are things that still stick with me from Reardon. Thanks Michael Reardon, we miss you.
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rrrADAM
Trad climber
LBMF
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Jul 13, 2011 - 04:40pm PT
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RIP, brutha...
Karen and I miss you.
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rincon
Trad climber
SoCal
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May 15, 2012 - 01:23am PT
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Reardon bump
Was thinking about The Needles today...and so Michael came to mind.
He was a cool dude.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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May 15, 2012 - 08:37am PT
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Funny and nice guy! He taught me to never leave my camera unattended. RIP
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Pratyush
Mountain climber
Pasadena
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May 15, 2012 - 01:26pm PT
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Thanks for sharing this Tony.
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brotherbbock
Trad climber
Alta Loma, CA
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May 15, 2012 - 01:34pm PT
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I had the pleasure of running into the man soloing out in Ryan's.
He was cool as sh#t, and very humble.
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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May 15, 2012 - 01:38pm PT
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Michael was my friend. I'd just started climbing and he got me stoked on everything in Joshua Tree.
One of the worst days of my life was when my work called me in early to produce an obit on him (since the Times ran his obit, KTLA needed to do something and I was the only climber in the house.)
Went out to Boulderdash and talked to kids he inspired. Got videos of him climbing. Then had to go back to the station and write it and put the piece together with the editor.
I went home drained and in tears.
I imiss him to this day.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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May 15, 2012 - 01:42pm PT
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I shared a house with him for 3 days during Climbfest.
An exceptional and friendly fellow.
I had hoped our paths would cross again, but a few months later he was gone.
Make it count, people.
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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May 15, 2012 - 04:13pm PT
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I guess this thread is rolling around again. Michael had such a large presence it's like there's still a vacuum in his absence.
I still can't bring myself to remove his card from my rolodex:
The odd thing about Michael's phenominal ability was that, back in the late 90s/early 2000s or so, he was just an OK climber until he just took this HUGE step forward in ability. I'd climb with him at Suicide, Williamson, the Punchbowl and, even though I was just in OK shape at the time, I could onsight some stuff that he couldn't. Then suddenly, BAM!, it was like this amazing ability emerged. I still marvel at that. So remarkable. Still very much missed.
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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May 15, 2012 - 05:13pm PT
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The earth spins a little slower without you on it Michael.
I was lucky to have known you.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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May 15, 2012 - 06:01pm PT
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I had never met MR but had for years heard the slander about his staging free solos and fibbing about this and that. When I finally did meet him and we did a couple new routes at Malibu, circa 2002-2004, he crushed the climbing and was a blast to be around - like Jim Carrey on steroids. I know he had a special relationship with his wife and kids and it must have been tough.
But life goes on - sadly, without MR.
JL
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Quasimodo
Trad climber
CA
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May 16, 2012 - 03:34am PT
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First time I met MR he was working at a friends warehouse in the shipping department. He told me about his Glam Rock ambitions and his one rock climbing experience outdoors. My buddy and I took him the the Ape's Wall at Malibu and watched in amazement MR flashed 5.11 top ropes on his second day climbing. His brash and loud personality was tough at times but his energy was infectious.
When he told me about law school I thought he was just joking. When he told me about his career in film production and entertainment law I had serious doubts about his honesty. I was thoroughly embarassed when I found out that MR had never mislead or exaggerated this claims. I had verified his education and professional claims with a few phone calls. I wrote him to apologize feeling guilty about doubting his honesty. MR responded with kind words and accepted my apology. I truly believe he was completely honest even though he enjoyed self promotion of his climbing accomplishments.
The last time I saw Michael he was doing laps at Hemingway Buttress at Josh. He talked to me while he soloed up and down numerous climbs while I lead the Overseer. He congratulated me as I topped out on Overseer. We had Hemingway all to ourselves that afternoon. I can still hear his unique laugh and see his friendly smile.
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