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richross

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gunks,ny

Oct 25, 2008 - 08:49pm PT

Lynn Hill and Elrod

richross

Trad climber

gunks,ny

Oct 25, 2008 - 08:54pm PT

Spring farm supersized gazebo.

richross

Trad climber

gunks,ny

Oct 25, 2008 - 09:04pm PT

Brauhaus, nice wheels.

richross

Trad climber

gunks,ny

Oct 25, 2008 - 09:07pm PT

Cliffs from the Brauhaus.

richross

Trad climber

gunks,ny

Oct 25, 2008 - 09:10pm PT

Foliage from carriage road.

Steve Grossman

Trad climber

Seattle, WA

Oct 25, 2008 - 09:57pm PT

I just spoke with Laura and Geno and I just have to say thanks again for supporting such a wonderful gathering! While others have contributed to the events, such as Rich Gottlieb and Rick Cronk, Team Smith was at the center making sure that all went well and that everyone felt welcome and included. Being a lover of the Gunks was enough to be part of the family, as Bob D put it so well, and without the drama and horse shizzle.

Kevin will always be the mayor but Geno and Laura are the Duke and Duchess of Shawangunk, the fairy tale land of roofs and buckets. It was a real pleasure to visit, walk the carriage road again and climb on the castle walls.

David Rosenfeld and a friend sneaking past the guards from Shawangunks Rock Climbing by Richard DuMais, 1985.

Thanks also to Harvey for sharing his wonderful photographs and running interference for me with his pole while I was filming!

richross

Trad climber

gunks,ny

Oct 25, 2008 - 10:00pm PT

Bonticou Crag

richross

Trad climber

gunks,ny

Oct 25, 2008 - 10:17pm PT

Bonticou Crag October 14

LCS

Trad climber

Reston, VA

Oct 26, 2008 - 08:59am PT

Steve,

Thank you for the nice words but it's easy to get a bunch of people together drawn by the force of love and friendship and a long history of adventure. Other then maintaining a couple of spreadsheets, I didn’t do much, or at least not more then Rick Cronk who infused the planning and execution of both the 2007 and 2008 Reunions with his enthusiam, creativity and intense love of his friends and the Gunks.

Also, I was in constant contact with Jim McCarthy, Russ Clune, Joe Bridges, Burt and Anka Angrist, Bob DiAntonio, Elaine Mathews, Patty Matteson and Hank Alicandri throughout the year. This group provided consensus and great support.

In addtion, Rich Gottlieb/Rock and Snow was very supportive and hosted the Vulgarian panel: an unforgetable evening of old stories, legendary climbing feats and enduring friendships.

Steve, we all look forward to you and Mimi returning to the Gunks soon and don’t be surprized if a bunch of us show up one day at your doorstep. A Seattle trip is definitely in the planning!

Steve Grossman

Trad climber

Seattle, WA

Oct 26, 2008 - 12:31pm PT

I had the great fortune of learning to climb in Tucson in a very close knit and loving community. Looking back, I value that time immensely and deeply miss the comraderie and sense of belonging that a caring group of friends can create. The Gunks crowd, and I hardly had the opportunity to meet everyone, has that same warm and wondrous caring magic about it, not to be taken for granted but rather absorbed like the sunshine on a cool fall morning. I am still glowing as I write these words.

To any of you fabulous Gunkies, my home is open to you should you come out to Seattle. While the climbing pales a bit, there is lots of fun to be had in my fair city. Come August or September when most of the country is sweltering, it is glorious up here and we have plenty to explore.

A pub crawl in Drizzletown is a Grade VII undertaking with the Jolly Roger Taproom at the peak. So, whether it's tieing one in or tieing one on, come on out and stay a while. Mimi and I and our five cats welcome you at a moment's notice. Our old Victorian house has long been under construction but should be around the bend by next summer. Come on out and visit, we will show you a good time!

Cheers-Steve

richross

Trad climber

gunks,ny

Oct 26, 2008 - 03:06pm PT

Laura at rock and snow.

richross

Trad climber

gunks,ny

Oct 26, 2008 - 10:21pm PT

Rich Romano on the crux of Graveyard Shift. Thanks to Mighty Hiker, Rickster and Geno for helping me to post photos on Supertopo.

Geno

Trad climber

Reston, VA

Topic Author's Reply - Oct 27, 2008 - 05:47am PT

Rich Ross,

Thanks for getting into the swing of posting photos on ST. Your pics are all great. I love your photo of the sports car in front of the Brauhaus. The sound of cars and motorcycles on the hair pin curve is a part of the Gunks experience. Keep posting.

Do you have any more photos of the Vulgarian Panel on Friday? No one else has put up anything on that event.

Geno

MattGold

Trad climber

New York, NY

Oct 27, 2008 - 07:55am PT

Sitting at my desk in the IZ, Baghdad. Myriam and Rich sent me the link to this thread just to make me miss the Gunks more! (as if that's even possible) So sorry, too, to have missed Jim McCarthy speaking about Fritz. Have fun all!!

richross

Trad climber

gunks,ny

Oct 27, 2008 - 09:49am PT

Geno, My free (hand me down) pixel challenged camera goes haywire when I take flash pictures. I get mystery spots on most of the pictures? I wish I had some decent shots of the Vulgarian panel. I think it's time to upgrade to a better camera. The sports car was a Shelby Cobra reproduction.

bob d'antonio

Trad climber

Taos, NM

Oct 27, 2008 - 11:27am PT

Laura Smith...why me?

richross

Trad climber

gunks,ny

Oct 27, 2008 - 11:33am PT

Doug Madara at the visitor center on Saturday night.

Steve Grossman

Trad climber

Seattle, WA

Oct 27, 2008 - 12:31pm PT

I just checked my footage and everything seems in order so the plan is to put out a DVD of the Rock and Snow event and talk at the Mohonk Visitor Center the following night. It will be available through Rock and Snow with the proceeds to help replace the stolen rescue equipment that some thoughtless fools pinched recently. I will let people know when the DVD is available directly so please have patience and don't pester Rich about it.

To the thieves: for taking advantage of the trust of the Shawangunks climbing community and the Mohonk Preserve, that gear is cursed in your hands, so return it. Otherwise, may your spirits whither and die in a thousand ways. Simply walk up there some night and put it back in the boxes. We all make mistakes. This one is unforgivable.