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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
Arid-zona
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I hung out with Micah a bit back in the day. He always seemed like a solid dude. I hope that he did not suffer and I am thinking of their friends and family.
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Rhodo-Router
Gym climber
a greasy pinscar near you
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Micah's TechnoBago was an inspiration to this wanna-be dirtbag.
Don't really know what to say.
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Phantom Fugitive
Trad climber
Misery
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Jonny,
I have been thinkin' about you non stop these last couple days, man. Sleep has been an elusive moth fluttering about outside the window.
I am picturing you okay with this whole predicament, laughing under your breath in some awkward position thinking "what did I get myself into this time?"
You were my greatest fan- always exaggerating how good my art was. I almost believed you. Thank you, friend.
Every time you call, you always ask about my wife and kid first before climbing, or work or any other crap on the days agenda. I observed you do that with others. Thank you for being genuine.
You encouraged everyone around you to be passionate, creative, and driven, and it shows by the company you keep. Thank you for pushing us all to be better.
I called you asking for beta on clothing for my first patagonia trip last season. The next day I had a delivery from fedex with what you thought would work best. Thank you for believing in me.
When we exchanged anything via snail-mail, you always included a handwritten note that had nothing to do with the project at hand- just encouragement, good vibes, and PSYCHE. Thank you for not being too busy to share.
Every time we'd get home from an adventure, you'd send a CD WITH PRINTS 2 days later. Thank you. WHO DOES THAT!?
Jonny, you often talked openly with me about my journey as a christian. You didn't believe everything I did, but you found common ground, and treated me with respect, decency and maturity. Thank you. That's uncommon.
Thats also consistent with the way you treated everyone, from what I could see. I never heard you talk badly about someone. Never. Thank you.
When we topped out the Gothic Pillar in the Black Canyon, I pointed out a potential new route to you. You laughed and said "maybe as a training route for the Karakorum, but as an end into itself, no thanks." I laughed and realized how different your perspective must be from mine. Different from most of us.
You inspired many, encouraged all you came in contact with, and raged in the mountains all over the world, leaving a legacy unparalleled. Thank you, friend.
Wherever you are, I hope you are seeing endless sunny granite, and the pressure is infinitely high.
Remember the picture above? You with your ever present floppy camo hat and goatee, collected a batch of flowers to take to your lady after a long day in the mountains. You said " you better get some too, you're gonna be home later than me."
I did.
I will miss you, Jonny. We had a lot more flowers to pick.
Your friend,
Jeremy Collins
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MisterE
Trad climber
One Step Beyond!
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OH, HELL NO!!
It is a sad day - all of a sudden.
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Jack Burns
climber
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rhodo said "techno-bago"
micah sending Alley Cat, back in the techno-bago days.
:(
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Double D
climber
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My condolances to all their family and friends.
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sweatyballs
Trad climber
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Damn... Intense... It is hard to say anything. Peace and condolences to all. Mike
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72hw
Trad climber
Pasadena, CA
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No words.
Just sadness.
wow.
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The Dude
climber
Truckee, CA
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I really don't post often but I feel I have to for this,
My friend Rob intruduced me to Jonnny 7 or 8 years ago. One of the nicest most sincere people I have met. Every encounter I ever have had with him was fun and uplifting. I'm sure his two partners are the same as him. We need more people like these three in our lifes!
My thoughts go out to thier families and all our friends.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there all... my condolences to family and friends... very sad to hear this....
prayer for family to help them during this sad and hard time...
god bless...
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cragrat
climber
New Zealand
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I worked with Micah at Pacific Crest Outward Bound in the Sierras - amazing instructor, climber and paramedic.
Here is Micah climbing at Courtright Resevoir near Powerdome
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Rhodo-Router
Gym climber
a greasy pinscar near you
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Wow, he almost looks tall on that thing!
rob
current OB courtright guy
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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Super sad news. A tragic loss to family, friends and the climbing community...
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micronut
Trad climber
fresno, ca
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Oh man....what a loss. I only "knew" these guys through watching them in the vids over the years but they seemed like the real deal. What an inspiration. Small teams of tight knit brothers going big on proud lines in the big mountains and laughing all the way. It's what it's all about. Those guys epitomized why we do what we do. My sincere regrets to all those who knew them well. The climbing world mourns.
The "man boobs" scene with Micah in Parallelojams makes me laugh hard every time.
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Redwreck
Social climber
Echo Parque, Los Angeles, CA
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So very sad. Jonny and Micah's boldness, energy, humor, and enthusiasm shine brightly in the "Sharp End" video and I wish I'd gotten a chance to meet them. My sincere condolences to all who knew and cared for Jonny, Micah, and Wade.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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A few photos from the past:
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Jobee
Social climber
El Portal
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It's been raining here off and on for days; tears from heaven.
This news strikes the core, I am deeply sorry.
My condolences to family, friends, and the climbing community.
Three candles light up the living room here.
Sending love, and light to all.
Jo Whitford
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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A tragic loss. My condolences to family & friends.
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