wayne Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Damn, Sincere condolences to the many grieving people right now. My fondest memory of Joe was helping fix the A/V fiasco at one of his latest slide-shows at Feathered Friends. I held the broken cable through the entire show. Occasionally it would short out . He was unflappable and made light of the difficulties. What a great person to have known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Damn, Sincere condolences to the many grieving people right now. Â On the money.. shame to lose a good one, and I don't mean just climbing ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Damn but this is tragic and upsetting, he was such a good guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparverius Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I am inspired by Joe's photography, guidebooks, and accomplishments in the hills and had the pleasure of meeting him up at camp Muir this summer. My condolences to his family and Dave Gottlieb, his partner on this climb and many others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Joe was a great guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenity Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Blue skies always Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Another one gone, doing the thing they loved best. We all should be so lucky. RIP Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Â Joe was cool. He was always so friendly, and willing to share beta with someone like me who was obviously way below his caliber. He always acted like he was just a regular guy. So sad. Â Totally agree with this, Rob. Much peace to his family and loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_rutl Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 sad day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 An inspiring guy who's contagious joy of life was immediately palpable. He certainly lived his fully - an example which will long survive his short stay here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Thank you Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 this thread is too damn gloomy - why not put in some of his pictues, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obwan Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 this thread is too damn gloomy - why not put in some of his pictues, eh? Right On! What a true hardman. God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfinley Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 From http://alaskaclimbing.blogspot.com/2005/08/first-ascent-kichatna-spire-black.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I met Joe at Siguniang basecamp when he was trying to climb a huge route on the north side. We traded a few emails about Sichuan. He was a true modern day explorer. Not many people on this earth going places he did. It's a tragic but noble way to pass to the other side. He will obviously leave a big void. Condolences to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Damn. This is really bad news, Joe was a super solid dude with a great heart and spirit.  Really bummed about this news.  Erik  Just saw this over on another site:  Hello My name is Matt Fioretti, I am a friend of Joes. I do not know how to contact Michelle. Please if someone knows Michelle contact info please let her and family know that I am in Nepal and am able to help in anyway possible from this end. I could be in Tibet quickly. Please forward my email fourwindsexepeditions@gmail.com My prayers and love to family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybum47 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 My heart goes out to Dave and with Joe's family. I am a friend of Dave's and he was very supportive and sad with my loss Feb 15th on St Helens ( I lost my climbing partner Joe Bohlig ). I know that it will be tough for them, I am just getting back to some sense of normalcy and it has been over 8 months. I was lucky enough to be with my loved ones within 12 hours of the accident. He is having to deal with it for much longer. I hope that Dave will continue with what he loves and that I will see him next climbing season. I thought I would quit climbing, but quickly realized I would not. Friggin Cornices....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 It's terrible. I'm bereft as so many others in this community are... Â Whether or not you knew Joe, read his trip reports, or ever enjoyed a math class, donate to the Joe Puryear Assistance Fund. Â If you would like to make a donation to help Joe's family with the costs of bringing him back home, please visit climbtibet.blogspot.com and make a donation, however small. Â Donations to help Joe's family can also be mailed to: Â Key Bank Attn: Danielle Grubenhoff 100 7th St. PO Box 657 Zillah, WA 98953 Â Please make checks payable to: "The Joe Puryear Donation Account" Â You may also visit any Key Bank Location and inform the teller that you would like to donate to "The Joe Puryear Donation Account" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/39947751#39947751 Â Just put in a donation in my families name. I know first hand you guys are capable of being very generous. Lets bring him home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layback Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Just put in a donation in my families name. I know first hand you guys are capable of being very generous. Lets bring him home. Â +1. I met Joe a couple times and was thoroughly impressed with his kindness, humility, and generosity. Joe would most certainly do the same for any of us. It's the least we can do. Â RIP Joe. You were a good man with a big heart and some amazing skills as both a climber and photographer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybum47 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Awesome video Olyclimber!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainbull Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I just learned of this today.  My heart goes out to Michelle, Gail, and the rest of the Puryear family. And to David, who must bear the weight of this alone, until he returns.  Joe was one of kindest and most dedicated/motivated people in the Alpine climbing world. He always was happy to share route beta, psyched/supportive about others trips and route plans and quick to offer a smile, a bed, a rope.... He found a way to stay true to his dreams and helped others do so (and safely) thru his exploits, route posts, slide shows, guide books AND psyche.  Rest In Peace Brother. You will be missed and remembered.  Eric Murphy   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climb X Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Always sad to lose any climber. Especially one of the Northwest Brethren. Our thougths and prayers go out to David as well who is still in a bad situation. Thanks to all those who are also helping the fund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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