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Yafer
Trad climber
Chatsworth, California
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Jan 17, 2012 - 04:26pm PT
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Never got to meet Jack but I "know" him in the sense that he was one of the guys that began with climbing at Stoney Point with my friends. Michele B. of Boulder Co. climbed with Jack and will miss him. My condolences to all who knew and loved Jack Roberts, Mountain Guide and climber.
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Yafer
Trad climber
Chatsworth, California
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Jan 17, 2012 - 05:22pm PT
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jan 17, 2012 - 05:37pm PT
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hey there say, steve.... as in my other post, on the accident thread, i am so very sad to hear of the loss of jack...
and to all the climbers here, my deep condolences in the loss of jack, who was a good friend to all...
i enjoyed reading his post, among you all... and seeing his love for the
ice climbs... (though i only just NOW learned how accomplished he was, and how very well known, too)
thank you largo for sharing more on jack...
my deep prayers and condolences to his wife pam...
once again, very sad and sorry to hear this...
:(
god bless at this awfully hard time...
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Alan Rubin
climber
Amherst,MA.
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Jan 17, 2012 - 05:42pm PT
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Very, very sad news. He was an inspiration, even to those of us who didn't have the pleasure of meeting him in person. Condolences to his wife and to all those who knew and loved him.
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Jan 17, 2012 - 05:58pm PT
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Condolences to his wife and family. Sad news.
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Jan 17, 2012 - 06:27pm PT
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Thanks for everything Jack, you will be missed dearly.
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hashbro
Trad climber
Mental Physics........
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Jan 17, 2012 - 06:29pm PT
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I'm so sad to hear about Jack's passing; he was a talented climber and nice guy.
At least he died doing what he loved.
My condolences.
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norm larson
climber
wilson, wyoming
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Jan 17, 2012 - 06:58pm PT
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So sad another member of the tribe gone. I never climbed with Jack but met him several times thru the years. We camped together at the Columbia icefields for strectch of bad weather in the early 80's and had a blast just camping, then we had some beers together in Talkeetna a decade or so later and then spent a day in Indian Creek a few years ago cragging near each other. Always was a good humble guy and rock solid. I hate seeing the old guard go, the ones who were in it just for the love of it, not the glory. I really feel for his wife who I never met. I'm sure she is just as great a person as Jack. RIP.
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hucklebear
Trad climber
NY
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Jan 17, 2012 - 07:04pm PT
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I was fortunate to meet & climb with Jack last week in Ouray. He was gracious, extremely knowledgable and a great teacher to spend the day with.
Photo was taken just after drippy weather turned to magical powdery flakes:
Much appreciation for his considerable contributions to the sport(s) and deep condolences to his family & friends.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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Jan 17, 2012 - 08:44pm PT
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one man's life
is another man's dream.
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JohnHemlock
Mountain climber
CO
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Jan 17, 2012 - 09:05pm PT
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I went out and bought $100 worth of anejo and a dollar worth of limes.
RIP, old friend. Sorry I pulled the wrong rope and almost stranded us once. Sorry I almost got us in a fistfight with Russian mobsters. Sorry I made fun of your Frankenfeet.
Most of all, I am sorry you aren't here to kill this bottle with me.
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Jan 17, 2012 - 09:13pm PT
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Never knew the man but this makes me so sad...
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gonamok
climber
dont make me come over there
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Jan 17, 2012 - 10:03pm PT
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rest in peace bro...
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Jan 17, 2012 - 10:18pm PT
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Jack bouldering near Al Harris' house. Wales, 1977. Photo by Al Harris.
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Todd Eastman
climber
Bellingham, WA
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Jan 17, 2012 - 11:25pm PT
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Sad to hear this.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Jan 17, 2012 - 11:46pm PT
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Posting up the JR photos that I put on the first thread and a couple more...
RIP JR...
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Jan 17, 2012 - 11:51pm PT
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Jack was an awesome individual--high energy and immensely warm hearted. He will be missed.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jan 18, 2012 - 12:00am PT
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I did not have the luxury of many of you of knowing Jack for decades. I met him and Pam when I moved here to Boulder. Saw them at the crags, but mostly at Cindy Foley and Clyde Soles' house parties. They were a huge part of my reason for always going (as of course were Cindy and Cylde and their awesome cats).
I have no photos, but I can share three things that stand out very prominently about Jack.
1. Twinkle in his eyes. Always. Not sure I know anyone else like that.
2. Those feet! He had legendary feet. Given my own feet issues, we discussed feet at parties. :) I remember talking to the podiatrist about a guy (no names mentioned) with the most amazing feet. I later learned Jack was seeing the same doc. I wondered if the doc thought "this is the guy she was talking about".
3. Love of Pam. Nothing more attractive than a person who clearly and openly loves their spouse. It is really beautiful and special.
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graham
Social climber
Ventura, California
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Jan 18, 2012 - 12:23am PT
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Wow just saw this.
Bums me out loosing a friend. Happy I got to talk with him again a few years back.
My deepest condolences to his family and his extended friends.
Mike Graham
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