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Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 31, 2013 - 08:30pm PT
Third time's the Charm so let's welcome The Natural to our forum.

Always the first to burn off the local standard bearers anywhere, anytime the estimable Mr. Woodward has an oversize heart which has been dedicated to helping out stray cats of late. One awesome climber that you would never pick out of a lineup of meaty monkeys, Jonny always leaves plenty of work for the rest of us with his long list of test piece routes.

Leave me the right one if it's fun we're having tonight, the other's lazy!
Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber
moving thru
Dec 31, 2013 - 08:51pm PT
Really? Jonny has signed up for ST.....so unlikely. But it's wonderful to have one of his caliber here. Wonder if all the patience and understanding with the feral cats has prepped him to survive the campfire.

Hugs to you Mr. Woodward along with many pleasant memories of yesteryore and climbing with Dan and Friends.

Smiles and Happy New Year, Lynne
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Dec 31, 2013 - 08:53pm PT
i was just reading about trench warfare,
alpinist 23.

good to have you, jonny.
splitter

Trad climber
SoCal Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
Dec 31, 2013 - 10:33pm PT
dudes THE MACK, much respect!!

taken from initial/today's post of the 2014 Woodson thread...

edit: + he's evidently gonna crush SB via sending it one handed (either R or L hand)...KILLER!

"stray cat's" -- awesome! this lady/friend in my condo complex has been feeding these stray, abandoned & feral cats (currently around 18) everyday for the past 16 years, or so. she has neutered and vaccinated, etc all of them. KUDOS to both of ya!
John Morton

climber
Jan 1, 2014 - 06:07pm PT
I spotted JW once, in the late 80's I think. I was walking along the base of the NE face of Middle Cathedral Rock and saw a pile of some climber's stuff. A party was climbing above, high on the wall. There was a guidebook, and it said "Jonny Woodward" on it. So I picked it up and turned to the index where he had ticked off his climbs. I don't remember anything in particular, but he had done many many routes, an impressive number for a non-resident. Those traveling Brits grow no moss.
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 4, 2014 - 06:40pm PT
Bump for the tale of Bucksnort Botchjob.
ron gomez

Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
Jan 4, 2014 - 06:48pm PT
The Gentleman Jonny made our families temporary transfer to Utah such a pleasant and seamless adventure years ago. Made us feel at home and like family from day one.....shared some great English Ale a well! Look forward to seeing him in the next week or two.
Peace
jonnywoodward

climber
Jan 9, 2014 - 12:58am PT
In the early eighties Maria had a civic hatchback, the rear side windows of which hinged outward and even when closed had a great little crimper edge all the way around them, perfect for bear claws. One morning we get to the camp 4 lot, the circus is in full swing, the window is out and our stuff is all over the place. Missing is the majority of our food and.... my guide book. So, up there on Middle Cathedral.... could have been me or the folks who took my book. Suppose that would depend whether the route already had a check mark by it.
Mungeclimber

Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
Jan 9, 2014 - 02:01am PT
How do you do it man? ground up on the hard mega dime-thin smear fests!

outrageous!


welcome to the ST campfire
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Jan 9, 2014 - 09:35am PT
Welcome Jonny, you are a magician on rock....I respect and fear your routes. You never blow your own horn, no need to, your climbs speak for themselves.
johntp

Trad climber
socal
Jan 9, 2014 - 09:46am PT
Welcome!
AP

Trad climber
Calgary
Jan 9, 2014 - 10:25am PT
We camped and hung out with Jonny and Mariah in camp4 for a few weeks back in 82 or 83. Really nice people. We had a good time.
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 17, 2014 - 10:57am PT
Bump for Beau Geste.
stevep

Boulder climber
Salt Lake, UT
Jan 17, 2014 - 12:57pm PT
Hey Jonny. Good to see you here, holding up the very sharp end for the Salt Lake crowd.

If you're inclined to write about it, I'm sure you'd get a fair bit of interest in a report about Dog Eat Dog (for those of you who don't know, this is a 13d roof in Big Cottonwood Jonny put up almost 20 years ago, and still unrepeated).
rbolton

Social climber
The home for...
Jan 17, 2014 - 03:24pm PT
Jonny! One of my students did the line drawing below and they don't even know you!

Glad to see you here.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber
moving thru
Jan 19, 2014 - 12:25pm PT
When Jonny came to the States we were blessed to have him stay with us for awhile. Then the kiddos.... Pete, was in 8th grade and Seth, just starting kindergarden.

We had a wonderful reunion this weekend and Jonny got to met the grandkids at the same Casa he stayed in in '82. Wonderful!



Cheers, Mr. Woodward :)

ron gomez

Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
Jan 19, 2014 - 02:43pm PT

And this what happens at Gomez'. Jonny still pushing the limit!
Peace
Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber
moving thru
Jan 19, 2014 - 02:46pm PT
Oh my, that was fun! Thanks, Sir Gomez :) Especially enjoyed the card game.
Three people, 3 bottles, that makes sense.....just kidding family.
tonesfrommars

Trad climber
California
Jan 19, 2014 - 03:46pm PT
When I was in high school I had a VHS tape of a film called "yosemite climbing" (I think) which featured Jonny and Herman Wing. They hit the cookie cliff (butterballs and wheat thin) and then climb tales of power/seperate reality. It made a huge impression on me.

At some point Jonny showed up at Stoney Point which was our daily after-school bouldering haunt. So cool!
splitter

Trad climber
SoCal Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
Jan 19, 2014 - 03:51pm PT
Cragman - ... Did you hear what Woodward did at Tahquitz ... or Suicide ... or Josh?
You forgot to add ... or Woodson"!!!
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