John Bachar , RIP

John Bachar was killed today while freesoloing a route on the Dike Wall
at Mammoth Lakes, California

truely a sad day... at least he went doing what he loved.

RIp

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.

RIP. bless.

such sad news. My thoughts are with his family

Holy SHIT! I don't even know how to respond. It has been quite a rough season in the climbing community. RIP.

RIP best wishes to family and friends.

Great words from Peter Beal:

mountainsandwater.com/

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.