In reply to A Longleat Boulderer:
Update from Climbing magazine:
On monday, August 14, John Bachar, his girlfriend Anastasia, and Acopa president Steve Karafa were involved in a car accident returning home from the 25th annual Outdoor Retailer Trade Show in Salt Lake City. Karafa died at the scene. Emergency response airlifted Bachar to a hospital where doctors diagnosed four fractured vertebrae on the renowned Southern California climber. He remains in stable condition. Kafar’s girlfriend, Anatasia, sustained minor injuries.
Steve will be cremated on friday. He leaves behind a fiancé, Sara, his mother, father, and sister.
Bachar unfortunately is without insurance and will be facing tremendous medical expenses. If you’d like to help John, a fund has been set up (checks or money orders, please):
Mammoth Mountaineering Supply
("John Bachar Fund")
PO BOX 2297
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546