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k.l.k
Jul 6, 2009, 2:33 AM
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Mammoth locals report that a local climber died in a soloing accident at Dike Wall.
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=895790
The victim was John Bachar.
July 10: Supertopo has an evolving list of related threads, too many to link individually.
Some of the most important obituaries are linked below.
http://www.mountainsandwater.com/...2009-end-of-era.html
http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=48225
http://www.latimes.com/...ul08,0,7890954.story
http://www.guardian.co.uk/...-bacher-rock-climber
http://www.nytimes.com/...sports/09bachar.html
July 12:
http://www.bergsteigen.at/...ericht.aspx?ID=13341
July 15:
Friends and family have established a trust for Tyrus Bachar, 12, John's son. According to the family's lawyer:
"Donations can be mailed via Pay Pal using the email tbacharlivingtrust@gmail.com. For donations of any amount, please make checks payable to: Acopa USA/ TBLT, 2328 Jeanne Drive, Las Vegas, NV, 89108. Contributions can also be made at any Well’s Fargo Bank using the account name Tyrus Bachar Living Trust located at zip code 92626."
http://www.supertopo.com/..._id=896423&tn=60
http://www.supertopo.com/...html?topic_id=904291
July 16:
http://www.economist.com/...fm?story_id=14029915
July 22:
http://www.mammothtimes.com/content/view/134484/27/
(This post was edited by k.l.k on Jul 22, 2009, 3:12 PM)
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quiteatingmysteak
Jul 6, 2009, 2:36 AM
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Its been confirmed that the climber was none other than legend and all around awesome individual John Bachar. Seems so surreal, he's so invincible... my prayers to the hundreds of people who he has affected and influenced in his wonderfully full life.
Greg
(This post was edited by quiteatingmysteak on Jul 6, 2009, 2:45 AM)
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gblauer
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Jul 6, 2009, 2:59 AM
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RIP
Our condolences to friends and family.
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climboard
Jul 6, 2009, 2:59 AM
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It doesn't seem possible after all these years. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and all of those whose lives he touched.
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camhead
Jul 6, 2009, 3:05 AM
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no.
RIP John. I always respected you.
This year is getting really bad.
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blondgecko
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Jul 6, 2009, 4:10 AM
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Ah, dammit. 
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wideguy
Jul 6, 2009, 4:12 AM
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Damn... my thoughts and prayers to John's Family and Friends.
RIP, John.
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james481
Jul 6, 2009, 4:20 AM
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Wow, I'm shocked and stunned by this news. Being fairly new to climbing, I never had the chance to meet the man. From the words of those who knew him, he sounds like he was a wonderful man, and obviously a talented climber, and he will be missed by all of us. RIP John.
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skiclimb
Jul 6, 2009, 4:22 AM
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Rest in peace
hero (we know you wouldn't really like this title but it's true)
you changed our world
truly
Rest in peace.
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chanceboarder
Jul 6, 2009, 4:42 AM
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I just got home from Yosemite and I'm completely shocked and sadden to hear this news.
My heart goes out to all his friends and family.
RIP JB!
Jason
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sungam
Jul 6, 2009, 4:45 AM
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I never thought he'd fall. Just seemed like something that wouldn't happen. He was so strong.
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philbox
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Jul 6, 2009, 4:46 AM
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Seems that we are losng a few too many of the greats lately. Lesser lights will take their place and the greats will become immortalised. RIP JB.
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moose_droppings
Jul 6, 2009, 4:59 AM
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No no no, not another. Damn this is getting to regular.
What a life. He will be missed. RIP
My condolences to all that have been touched by John in his amazing life.
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angry
Jul 6, 2009, 5:06 AM
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He's always been a hero of mine. I had hoped to one day meet the man who had influenced so much of who I am.
RIP
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squierbypetzl
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Jul 6, 2009, 5:20 AM
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Definitely one of the greats. He was a forerunner in the generation that essentially made rockclimbing what it is today. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
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curt
Jul 6, 2009, 6:00 AM
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k.l.k wrote: Mammoth locals report that a local climber died in a soloing accident at Dike Wall. http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=895790 The victim was John Bachar.
I guess I'll post the same comment here that I posted over at ST.
curt wrote: Free soloing is always rolling the dice, but I always thought JB just had it dialed. I am so sorry to hear this. Curt |
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ddt
Jul 6, 2009, 6:43 AM
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This is terrible news. May John rest in peace.
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clausti
Jul 6, 2009, 11:31 AM
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this is so sad. condolences to his family. the world, especially the climbing world, is poorer without his presence.
RIP john.
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coolcat83
Jul 6, 2009, 11:47 AM
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RIP J.B., He gave so much to us.
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jaablink
Jul 6, 2009, 11:53 AM
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This is a great loss to the climbing community. My most sincere condolences to the family and friends .
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dlintz
Jul 6, 2009, 12:15 PM
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A legend has left us.
RIP John.
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bill413
Jul 6, 2009, 12:57 PM
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My condolences.
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reno
Jul 6, 2009, 1:15 PM
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Very tragic news, and my heart and prayers to his close friends and family.
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boymeetsrock
Jul 6, 2009, 1:57 PM
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Wow. Speechless.
RIP JB. Sincerest condolences to family and friends.
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macherry
Jul 6, 2009, 2:46 PM
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my condolences to family and friends. the climbing community has lost another cherished member.
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