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Paulina
Trad climber
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Jun 13, 2009 - 02:34pm PT
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RIP Brutus of Wyde. Such uplifting wisdom and humor in his trip reports and posts over at rec.climbing and then here. He has touched my life. He will be remembered and missed.
I can't believe that in the happy madness of Facelift 2007 I didn't meet him and Nurse Ratchet. To you, Em, and Dingus, and those of you who knew him, all my condolences.
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crusher
climber
Santa Monica, CA
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Jun 13, 2009 - 02:34pm PT
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Em, Mooch, Dingus and all of Brutus' friends and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you love and comfort.
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Sebastopol, CA
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Jun 13, 2009 - 02:39pm PT
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No! Not Bruce! It couldn't be. I can't begin to comprehend this.
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Sebastopol, CA
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Jun 13, 2009 - 02:41pm PT
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Bruce, climbing to the sky on The Tempest.
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apogee
climber
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Jun 13, 2009 - 02:44pm PT
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Very, very sorry to hear of this loss. To those who knew and loved him, and to everyone else- stay close to those you love, and tell them today how much they mean to you...
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Nate D
climber
San Francisco
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Jun 13, 2009 - 02:44pm PT
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Oh Bruce... what an inspiration. And we never met. Hardly a pic on the internet without a smile on his face...
by all appearances, fully living the dream.
So sorry Em, mooch, dingus, ed, rob, and on and on and on...
What massive void is this? Wyde as it gets.
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Tomcat
Trad climber
Chatham N.H.
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Jun 13, 2009 - 02:50pm PT
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Oh no.I'm so sorry to hear this.My heart goes out to his friends.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jun 13, 2009 - 02:51pm PT
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Bruce was a true climber;....reciently when I sold him 3 giant cams @ $25 a piece ......he sent me $125;......and sent a note saying thanks for the cams and that $75 was too underpriced......of course, he didn't need to do that;...but that was just who he was.......you will be greatly missed by all...................
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KitKat
Trad climber
Lake Tahoe, CA
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Jun 13, 2009 - 03:19pm PT
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Tele class through Lake Tahoe Community College will never be the same. My heart goes out to you Em.
Love, Kit
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jun 13, 2009 - 03:24pm PT
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I am devastated to hear of Bruce's untimely death. He was great fun to meet and talk with here, and at various sushifests. My condolences to Nurse Ratchit/Em, and all his family and friends.
Only two years ago we were celebrating their wedding: http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=420880
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Blitzo
Social climber
Earth
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Jun 13, 2009 - 03:39pm PT
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I just met Bruce a couple months ago. He was an interesting guy.
This is sad news. R.I.P., Bruce.
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Jun 13, 2009 - 03:46pm PT
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:-(
Bruce was an "institution" - the kind we expect to last forever, in spite of his self-described "Old Climbers' Home". You can read 50 of his trip reports and check out his photos from over the years at:
http://www.summitpost.org/user_page.php?user_id=20713
Em, Dave, Craig, so sorry that Bruce is gone so suddenly. You lived life with him, but expected many more good years.
I think many of us compare the risks of injury/death in cars to downplay the similar risks of climbing. "You have a higher chance of dying on the way to the crag than while climbing." But actual car accidents for climbers seem unusual (they do happen - for example: Wolfgang Gullich, Barry Bishop, Steve Karafa, Roberta Nunez, and now Bruce). I have had some close calls; maybe it is time to up the alert level on the driving.
2008 Climbers Memorial 2007 Climbers Memorial 2006 Climbers Memorial
(although these lists may miss auto accidents unless the climbers were well known)
Just four days ago, I posted Bruce's cool photo of the summit register of Castle Rock Spire.
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=876255&msg=877068#msg877068
Like others have said, I was expecting another cool adventure trip report, while I lounged here at home. No more new trip reports from Brutus, though - life's final TR is a silent one, or written by your partners.
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Gene
climber
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Jun 13, 2009 - 04:12pm PT
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God must have some very ambitious climbing plans and needs the four fine people taken from us this week. The prayers and condolences of the Malone family go out to all their friends and family.
gm
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stevep
Boulder climber
Salt Lake, UT
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Jun 13, 2009 - 04:17pm PT
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Crap. Didn't know him other than here, but seemed like he was well-liked and a good friend to all.
My condolences to his friends and family.
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Nohea
Trad climber
Aiea,Hi
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Jun 13, 2009 - 04:27pm PT
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Wow that sucks! The dood has been inspirational. I am sorry for this loss Em and wish you much joy in the future.
Aloha,
wil
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aguacaliente
climber
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Jun 13, 2009 - 04:28pm PT
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I only knew Bruce through his writings on the Internet, and I appreciated his attitude - it was clear he had a lot of experience, but he wore it lightly. It's always better to have lived life fully and adventurously as he did, but that doesn't make it any easier on his family and friends, and I offer my condolences to them.
I hope this isn't inappropriate, a note that we are all used to climbing-is-dangerous disclaimers, but cars are dangerous too. Sometimes I think they should have warning labels to scare the public. Be careful out there.
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Trad
Trad climber
northern CA
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Jun 13, 2009 - 04:29pm PT
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I'm so very sorry to hear this. I never met him but enjoyed reading his stories and posts all the way back to rec.climbing days, and my sincerest condolences go out to all his family and friends.
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cintune
climber
the Moon and Antarctica
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Jun 13, 2009 - 04:44pm PT
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Condolences to all. His online humor and goodwill always shone forth.
"He's a generous go-to hardman when the fissures get wide and the climbing burly."
http://www.climerware.com/brutus.htm
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
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Jun 13, 2009 - 04:44pm PT
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I am so so very sorry to all those who loved this man. Having lost Woody not long ago I completely understand the immensity of loss of a great friend. It hurts beyond belief, and no words can make up for the tragedy.
I send my thoughts your way and hope you can find some solace in knowing you got to spend years with this man, having his friendship and bond.
One thing that helped me with the loss of Woody was when one of his close friends told me I had brought many years of joy into his life. I bet you did the same for your friend, I am guessing you guys had great shared adventures, and that you can hold onto those as concrete and dear.
Once again, I am very sorry for your loss and the loss of this man's life cut far too short.
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Fletcher
Trad climber
the end of the world as we know it, & I feel fine.
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Jun 13, 2009 - 05:01pm PT
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I am sorry sorry, Dingus, Em, Mooch, Ed and for the many, many others Bruce touched, inspired chopped down to size and had fun with.
He's one of my earliest memories of the climbing world, back when I was mostly a lurker on rec.climbing. He always stood out and in a good way. He was emblematic of the wacky kind of personalities that you find at the crag and in the hills. I really didn't know what to make of that at first. In the end, I came to realize that I'm one of those wacky people too. He helped me realize this odd little climbing world we all inhabit together is an important corner in my own home too.
He wasn't a prolific poster here, but what he did post was quality, clear headed and to the point. I'm going to miss having him around.
This one really is a shock... hard to believe. This has been a rough month.
Eric O'Rafferty
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