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Gagner
climber
Boulder
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:02am PT
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Hardly know what to say ... one of my best friends and primary climbing partners for going on twenty years. Incredible friend and bomber partner with a lot of adventures together. Certainly one of the really good guys - super sad right now..... RIP my friend... Paul
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:06am PT
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Very sorry to hear the news. I only met Jack once or twice in passing, but by all accounts he was a good man and a fine climber.
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Brian
climber
California
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:08am PT
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What a bummer. I never met Jack in person, but I've corresponded with him online about ice conditions. Think he even gave me the conditions/beta when I went out and climbed Bridalveil. His passing is a big, big loss to the community. RIP.
Brian
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:14am PT
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A few more images of JR...
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:25am PT
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m_jones
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:25am PT
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So sorry to hear this.
It's been a long time.
Long may you run...
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unimog
climber
windy corner in the west
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:30am PT
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one of the finest people you could ever know or climb with he will be sorely missed.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:41am PT
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Such terrible news. Jack and I had a great heart-to-heart at the Bozeman Ice festival last month. Once and for good we put away a few old issues that had nagged at both of us, We parted with a big hug and expressions of love for each other. It left me feeling clean and good for myself and Jack, too.
My heart goes out to Pam.
-Jeff Lowe
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BMcC
Trad climber
Livermore
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Jan 17, 2012 - 02:07am PT
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I had the pleasure of meeting Jack a bit over a week ago at the Ouray Ice Festival when I took an advanced ice clinic he led. He helped me open my eyes to additional possibilities with excellent suggestions and advice, and freely offered beta on several routes outside the park I was planning to climb.
Such incredibly sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Conner
Mountain climber
Donnelly, Idaho
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Jan 17, 2012 - 02:32am PT
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I am so terribly sad. I really thought Jack was beyond this somehow. He told me himself last winter in Switzerland that he was slowing down, not doing the hard scary stuff anymore, so he could stick around and have fun with Pammie as they grew old together. Just had a wonderful visit with Jack in Bozeman... first met Jack in the early 80's when I moved to WLA and he lived in Santa Monica. Many years of memories and some great adventures... I was counting on many more with Jack and Pam. I miss you already dear old friend. My heart goes out to his sister and Mom and most of all to Pam. I love you Pammie... see you very soon.
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Nohea
Trad climber
Living Outside the Statist Quo
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Jan 17, 2012 - 02:35am PT
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Truly sad, I wish his wife much peace. I heard the ID on the way home from paddling. Jack must of been one fantastic person.
They don't just name ice climbing fatalities on the local news here in Hawaii. Tonight they did.
Aloha Sir...
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Jan 17, 2012 - 02:38am PT
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Really sad news..
Sincere condolences to his Wife, family, and friends.....
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Jan 17, 2012 - 02:51am PT
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Total bummer, sorry to hear the news...
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wayne burleson
climber
Amherst, MA
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Jan 17, 2012 - 03:14am PT
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Very very sad... Shared a house with Jack and Pam in Boulder for a while in late '80's. Loved them dearly and so respected their relationship and friendly way. Jack's climbing record is staggering. The 2nd ascents on El Cap and stuff in AK and Canada... He used to talk about climbing with Porter... Jack really took the Valley methods to the mountains but came back alive and was just a regular guy to so many of us. He loved Boulder. Bldrjac was a great handle. Thanks to those who provided photos... He was a damn handsome guy too... Best wishes and love to Pam...
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Gilwad
climber
Frozen In Somewhere
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Jan 17, 2012 - 07:41am PT
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Jeff, good to hear you and Jack had a talk. I also know he did the same with a few other people, may we all do that before the end.
I'll miss Jack, climbed with him a fair amount over the last 25 years. Rock, ice, whiskey, coffee, all fun.
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Conrad
climber
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Jan 17, 2012 - 07:54am PT
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With heartfelt condolences to Pam and Jack's family. At a loss. It was great to catch up this past December in Hyalite. Peace be with you.
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edejom
Boulder climber
Butte, America
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Jan 17, 2012 - 08:55am PT
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Lifted from Jo-Jo's FB page....
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Jan 17, 2012 - 09:42am PT
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Terrible news. From Camp 4 to Alaska to the Alps, Jack was the consummate hardman.
Our love and hugs to Pam,
Gerry and Rick Accomazzo
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Prod
Trad climber
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Jan 17, 2012 - 09:49am PT
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Bummer, Jack seemed like a nice person. Condolences to friends and family.
Prod.
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Amy Skinner Underwood
climber
Mancos, CO
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Jan 17, 2012 - 10:43am PT
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Pam- I have fond memories of the golden days in the Black Hills and Wild Iris when you and Jack would stop in. Please know I'm holding you in my thoughts. Later, when you can breathe, I'd love to talk with you. amysunderwood@yahoo.com
With love and sorrow,
Amy
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