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G_Gnome
Trad climber
In the mountains... somewhere...
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I guess I got lucky. Friday we spent the afternoon climbing and visiting with John at the Dike Wall. I was watching him climb a route and knew it was John climbing long before I ever saw his face. No one else will ever climb with such grace and power and precision ever again. I've known John for over 35 years and I still can't believe he fell! We will miss him a lot.
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Hummerchine
Trad climber
East Wenatchee, WA
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As my wife just pointed out, at least he went out doing what he loved.
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luggi
Trad climber
from the backseat of Jake& Elwood Blues car
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My condolences to the family and friends.........Mark
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tiki-jer
Trad climber
fresno/clovis
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My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Met him once at the last Outdoor Retailer held in Reno, NV.
Was wearing my old Fire Flyers and John wanted to buy them right off my feet....we exchanged some good natured ribbing.
I still have the shoes.
He is and forever will be an inspiration....God Bless you Sir!
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kubok!3
climber
Austin, TX
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one of my heroes, rest in peace JB
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oldcragger
Trad climber
Truckee,CA
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Devastating loss.
So many contacts with John over the years all around the world(route beta, shoe info, what wine to buy in Spain,...) It was incredible to be able to talk to a personal hero like that.
An amazing person.
My condolences to his family.
He will always be an inspiration.
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jogill
climber
Colorado
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The mid 1970s at Lost Canyon in Southern Colorado . . .
Like a young Greek god . . . RIP John
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AKDOG
Mountain climber
Anchorage, AK
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RIP John and condolences to all.
JB’s climbing was always original and inspiring
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Jamulian
Trad climber
Jamul, CA
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What a shock. Although I never met the man, I feel a sense of loss. Condolences to his family.
I was asked by Clark Jacobs (a man without a computer and internet access) to post up the following comments on his behalf:
I am deeply saddened by John’s Death. He was the climber I most respected and my friend.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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When I saw the accident thread yesterday afternoon, I had a bad premonition, shook it off as just the remnants of the mental processes of recent events, and am now stunned.
I never met him that I know of.
Wish I had.
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Big Joe
Trad climber
Denver, CO
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Sad loss indeed. Boreal's poster of John 'On the Lamb' graced countless bunkers I lived in during my late teen and early twenties and was a constant inspiration to all. Wish I could have made it to one of his Colorado shows this last year.
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Anastasia
climber
Not here
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John was a contrast of colors, an anomoly that made him very unique and beautiful. There will never be another person like him.
I know he loved his son greater than climbing. I also know that his current girlfriend has greatly helped him through incredible hurdles. This is the last thing they expected to be entering their lives.
My heart goes to Paola and Tyrus. My heart goes out to all his family and friends.
Anastasia Frangos
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Sean Jones
climber
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Was just emailing with Val last night and looking at pictures of John and his boy........happy...........F#ck. This has me really sad right now. Lost for words....lost...with an empty feeling.
Carry on John. As long as I'm alive, I'll help Val and your boy in any way I can.
Lots of love to all.
Sean.
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sweatyballs
Trad climber
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I get this eerie feeling as of late when first opening up this forum. There has just been too many deaths of our climbing brothers. RIP and deepest sympathy to the Bachar family.
Mike
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Does anyone go On the Lamb *without* visions of John Bachar, from this photo, in their mind?
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Scott1E
Trad climber
Concord, California
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What a life to have led. He did it like it should be done. A genuine hero.
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ancient
Sport climber
boulder,co
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many memories,but the ones i'll always retain are that mischievous grin,the laugh and of course that "bachar strut".
a fall day in the 70's with j long,m graham and bachar in ft. collins,good times.
rip mr bachar.
jim michael
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graham
Social climber
Ventura, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 6, 2009 - 05:34pm PT
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That Fall day so long ago, Ft. Collins, CO
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TrundleBum
Trad climber
Las Vegas
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Just learned of the news (here).
What do you say?
How do you go through your day?
Frustrated, maybe angry?
Maybe feeling like once again he gave us all a 'heads up'?
Heads up, that it's all temporary...
That we are all valid,
that passion/compassion can be endless,
his was!
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We all have teachers and guides through out our lives.
I wonder if prof. JB realized how widespread his classroom was?
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martygarrison
Trad climber
The Great North these days......
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Mike can we post details of the service and if folks other than family are invited? I for one will fly in to pay my respects.
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