By Steve Powell From Alhambra, California Jul 6, 2009
| John Bachar was killed today while freesoloing a route on the Dike Wall at Mammoth Lakes, California |  FLAG |
By Monty From Morrison, Co Jul 6, 2009
| truely a sad day... at least he went doing what he loved. |  FLAG |
By IanA From Durango, CO Jul 6, 2009
| My stomach sank the second I hear the news. I just climbed with John on the 27th a true inspiration to all! I will always remember the great effect you have had on my life. You will be missed! Condolences to family and everyone he touched with his life. |  FLAG |
By Leah Miller From Niwot, CO Jul 6, 2009
| such sad news. My thoughts are with his family |  FLAG |
By Dan Dalton From Boulder, CO Jul 6, 2009
| Holy SHIT! I don't even know how to respond. It has been quite a rough season in the climbing community. RIP. |  FLAG |
By Mike Dudley From Vegas Jul 6, 2009
| RIP best wishes to family and friends. |  FLAG |
By John McNamee Administrator From Littleton, CO Jul 6, 2009
| Peter Beal did a great job of putting down on paper what many of us feel but are unable to verbalize or put into a coherent string of words. |  FLAG |
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