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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 11, 2008 - 05:55pm PT
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I changed the title because no one seemed to be looking at it.I hope there is some interest as I have spent the last 6 months working on it.
Ken
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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May 11, 2008 - 06:06pm PT
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slow day 'cause it's such a nice day with everyone out in the "granite wilderness"...
...I'm trying to think of when June 6 is... a Friday (and one that I might actually free)...
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Nate Furman
climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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May 11, 2008 - 06:17pm PT
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So cool. I look forward to checking it out.
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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May 11, 2008 - 06:26pm PT
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Really nice design there, the hard work shows!
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Mimi
climber
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May 11, 2008 - 06:26pm PT
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Really looking forward to seeing the show, Ken. I'm sure it will be a big success!
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Ouch!
climber
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May 11, 2008 - 06:29pm PT
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If Fattrad brings the wine, the air will turn green.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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May 11, 2008 - 07:04pm PT
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Looks more than cool, 6 months is a long time. If I can't be there for the opening reception, I will be there for the exhibit. Perhaps you could take pictures etc. at the reception (kind of like a People's mag thing) and post them on ST to promote interest during the exhibit time. Sure you prob. already thought of that. Lynne
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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May 11, 2008 - 07:29pm PT
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Nice job Ken! Have you finished your house addition as well? You have been a busy man, now go climb something.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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May 11, 2008 - 07:39pm PT
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That is a great poster picture! Are they for sale? It would look great in my livingroom with the cedar ceiling and grey rock fireplace. LRL
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - May 11, 2008 - 07:56pm PT
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Mtnmun,
I am almost done with the house. I have been working all winter to save some more money to finish it. It is kind of on standby right now. The exhibit has been taking a lot of my free time. I have three more events planned this year. The Facelift September 24-28, annual Ansel Adams art auction on October 15 and on November 8 a 50 year anniversary of the Nose celebration. I haven't climbed in a while and hope to this summer. This has been the longest stretch that I haven't in 37 years.
Ken
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - May 11, 2008 - 09:31pm PT
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This beauty will be there.
Ken
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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May 11, 2008 - 10:49pm PT
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Kenny, you're a good man. That's all I gotta say.
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L
climber
Ocean of dreams....
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May 11, 2008 - 10:57pm PT
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I'm in, Ken. It looks really interesting...and who can turn down free wine? heh-heh-heh...
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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May 11, 2008 - 10:58pm PT
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Got a significant HS graduation coming up that week, I will see, maybe we both can be there!
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GhoulweJ
Trad climber
Sacramento, CA
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May 11, 2008 - 11:08pm PT
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See you on opening day!
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the Fet
Knackered climber
A bivy sack in the secret campground
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May 11, 2008 - 11:17pm PT
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The last exhibit, the Glen Denny one, was fabulous.
I should be able to make the opening of this one. Looking forward to it.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - May 11, 2008 - 11:20pm PT
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As requested by email, I will add some details. The exhibit will be shown for nearly five months during the coveted summer slot in the Yosemite Museum adjacent to the Indian Museum. The exhibit is not permanent but I hope it will travel afterwards. Once the current lawsuits get figured out it appears that there will be a permanent climbing museum. The reception will feature a preview of the exhibit served with wine and appetizers. I expect a pretty good turnout with several dignitaries.
The exhibit will include photos, video and artifacts from the last 139 years of Yosemite climbing with special emphasis on the pioneers. I am trying to make it attractive and informative for the non-climber and the climbing veteran, a real challenge with limited space. I hope you can see it when it is up and that you enjoy it. So many people have helped and without their support it would not be happening.
Thanks,
Ken
P.S.Jaybro, I have my sons 6th grade graduation on the 4th and my daughters high school graduation on the 5th(She is Valedictorian).I can relate. I am very glad that the graduations didn't end up on the 6th as that date was chosen almost 8 months ago. Otherwise, I would really look like a cad.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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May 11, 2008 - 11:23pm PT
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Yo Ken...November 8th, 50th celebration of the Nose....that's my wedding anniversary!!!!! I got the angle on my wife....she says it's a go.....if we stay where we stayed for our honeymoon....top floor at the Ahwahnee, I think room 602, 1980. Last I checked the room was going for like $750.00/night!!! I think I paid like $99.00 in 1980. I told her C-4 was more like it. she wasn't humored. I'd like to make that celebration....what do they say, " once in a lifetime chance"? Hope to see you there, as well as the Facelift( good way to spend my 50th birthday)
Peace
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - May 11, 2008 - 11:29pm PT
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Very cool Ron! Look forward to seeing you.
Ken
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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May 12, 2008 - 01:03am PT
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So is there a poster of above or is it a one and only?
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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May 12, 2008 - 10:32am PT
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Ken
If the exhibit travels, the American Mountaineering Museum
in Golden would be a great place for it to show!
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Double D
climber
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May 12, 2008 - 04:27pm PT
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Ken,
Thanks for all the time and effort you've put into this and keeping Yosemite's climbing heritage alive.
I hope to see it.
Dave D.
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 12, 2008 - 04:37pm PT
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RE:
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Thanks for all the time and effort you've put into this and keeping Yosemite's climbing heritage alive. "
My feelings exactly, Ken.
Thank you very much.
Ray
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - May 13, 2008 - 08:13pm PT
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Thanks for the encouragement.
Hey Dave it would be good to see you again if you make it up. Weren't you with Bill on the Iron Curtain attempt back in '77? I remember broken bit nightmares and felt sorry for you guys. We were next door on Zodiac.
Lynne, no posters but I will send you an invitation card.
Ken
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Double D
climber
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May 13, 2008 - 08:24pm PT
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Ken,
Yes indeed. I had to split for a few weeks to work and the Iron Curtain became Born Under a Bad Sign.
Cheers!
Edit: BTW, loved how you put FREE WINE to capture attention.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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May 16, 2008 - 10:07pm PT
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I was away for a week, and see you guys got up to all sorts of fun while I was away. Sadly, I can't make it on the 6th - sounds like it would be a great event.
As the exhibit will be through the end of October, hopefully I can see it during the FaceLift. Maybe we could have some sort of FaceLift/exhibit synergy, e.g. getting the kids to help in the morning, then have a tour in the afternoon? Maybe with Yosemite legends, if available?
A beer and cheese party for FaceLifters at the museum exhibit may be another (higher risk) option.
ps Need any bongs? :-)
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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May 17, 2008 - 12:25am PT
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Just caught the one about your own kids' graduations, Ken. Congrats!
You are doing a lot of good things!
I will be there, for the event if I can, but later, in any case.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2008 - 10:07pm PT
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I thought I would bump this as it is only 2 weeks away. Just got off the phone with Wally Reed and it appears he will make it with his wife, Ruby. Wally worked on the first ascent of the Nose with Harding. He yanked on the hemp fixed rope after Warren had prusiked it and it broke. I asked Wally if it scared him when that happened and he said "No, I was standing on a ledge."
Hope to see you there!
Ken
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Maysho
climber
Truckee, CA
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May 24, 2008 - 11:48am PT
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Great Job Ken!
Looking forward to a great couple of days, Hayleys' graduation and your exhibit opening. Looking forward to meeting some of you other ST folks as well.
Go YCA!
Peter
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L
climber
La ora te natura E mea arofa teie ao nei
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May 24, 2008 - 12:18pm PT
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Dang it, Ken...I found out yesterday there's no way I can make it for the opening due to work obligations.
So I'll only get to see the exhibit during the FaceLift, which is better than not at all, I suppose.
I'm pretty sure you'll be out of wine by then, so I'll bring some to share. :-)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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May 24, 2008 - 01:28pm PT
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Ken,
Thanks for the invitation with the cool picture on it!
Like L. I will bring wine for the Facelift, and mucho Pacifico's and lime for Mexican food night.
Really like your ideas, Mighty Hiker.
Looking forward to all. LRL
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - May 29, 2008 - 10:35pm PT
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Thought I would bump this. The exhibit is going up and progressing well. It has been 8 months of hard work and I hope you all enjoy it. If all goes well there will be a permanent spot in the future.
Thanks for the encouragement,
Ken
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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May 29, 2008 - 10:47pm PT
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Ken, I am trying to get there. I have June 5-7 off. Have to be back in San Diego on 8. Today tried to get airline to Sacramento and then rental car. Are reservations to stay in the Valley obtainable? Got calls in. You've done a great job. lrl
Again, thanks for the invite, love the picture.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - May 30, 2008 - 12:09am PT
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Lynne, there are hotels in El Portal(Yosemite View Lodge and Cedar Lodge)and you may have tried those. My house is full those days otherwise I would offer you a place. Email me if it still doesn't work out and I will help you with alternatives. Thought about camping? Fresno is a closer airport, maybe more expensive. Hope you can make it.
Ken
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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May 30, 2008 - 12:20am PT
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Thanks, for the suggestions. Will check tomorrow to see if I can make it happen. Will let you know. Smiles, Lynne
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john hansen
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May 30, 2008 - 12:30am PT
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hey Ken,, just curious,, you say you are focusing on the pioneer's. I've heard you have quite a collection .
Who is featured, Salathe? Or starting with the first Half dome ascent , or the spires.
It would be interesting to know which subjects you chose and how much room there was for each one.
You are doing a great job of preserving Yosemite climbing history ,and some day all these smaller exibit's will hopefully lead to a fully dedicated ,climbers museum.
I can Knott imagine the buearucratic hoops you had to jump thru just to get to where you are now.
It is amazing what you can do when you just keep pushing , relenetlessly ,towards a goal.
Sorta like Karma..
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - May 30, 2008 - 12:41am PT
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Hi John,
There will be a lot of 1930's, 1940's and 1950's stuff. Also some treats on either side. Several videos and evidence that Steve Grossman has manufactured routes. I don't want to give too much away.
Are you making it to Yosemite this summer?
Ken
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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May 30, 2008 - 01:50am PT
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"evidence that Steve Grossman has manufactured routes"
Ok, I'll bite. Tell us more. Or should we have a thread with that title, to really stir things up? :-)
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captain chaos
climber
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May 30, 2008 - 04:11am PT
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Looks great Kenny, I would love to be there for the occasion. If it wasn't that it was such a long drive and swim I'd be there right now. I miss my spring and fall migration to the valley, that's the biggest down side to being on the other side of the pond. The other thing that gets in the way is I can't swim very well. Anyway, congratulations I know you have put a ton of work into this, years and years worth as a matter of fact. Out there in the perimeter, tu vecchio amico- Craig
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mcreel
climber
Barcelona, Spain
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May 30, 2008 - 05:45am PT
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Free wine?! Save room at opening for the ghost of Warren Harding.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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May 30, 2008 - 04:42pm PT
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Bump for the great pic that starts this thread.
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Bump this thing up there! Event is this coming Friday, pilgrims!
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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If I can be there, I will. I may have to come back to the Bay to get my gf, so we'll see how the timing works out.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 2, 2008 - 11:15pm PT
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Thanks for the bump Peter,
I hope to see a good turnout. There will be a lot of our history in this little room. A good response will help determine the size of a permanent space. This exhibit will play a pivotal role in the future of a future climbing museum. It has been a long and difficult road.
Ken
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Unfinished business:
1. The story behind the grooved hammer near the start of the thread.
2. The poster for the exhibit, if there is one. (For Lynne.)
3. The down and dirty on SG's activities.
We're all ears.
Bump.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 3, 2008 - 08:37am PT
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Mighty Hiker, here is a clue about the hammer.
Ken
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graham
Social climber
Ventura, California
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Hey that looks like my old bolt kit!
We’ll be there
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Only had three days and couldn't make the transportation work. But have a great opening, wish I could be there. bump lrl
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 3, 2008 - 08:32pm PT
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Lynne, It will still be there during the Facelift.
Mike, are you showing up? It would be good to see you again.
Mighty, I did not have time to make a poster. One of the images is not a high enough resolution to do so. I can save you an invitation. As far as the evidence of Grossmans manufacturing of routes, you will have to wait and see.
Ken
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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OK, I give up. The story of the hammer would be?
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2008 - 12:10am PT
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The hammer belonged to John Salathe. In the second picture, you can see a Diamond P on the carabiner.
Ken
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graham
Social climber
Ventura, California
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Man I had to go lookin for this.
Yes Ken, can be there by 4:00 if we can leave early enough
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Bump this thing up there! Event is this coming Friday June 6. Ck earlier posts in this thread for location. 4:30 to 6:30.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Sure wish I could be there. Maybe I'll buy a ticket for the lottery tonight, and if I win then I can come.
Ken, how will they assess the exhibit's success, in terms of helping to decide on a permanent climbing museum? I take it that one element will be total traffic over the next five months, but that there are other things - room, master plan, balancing with other priorities, politics, fundraising, etc - that would also be important. Though I'm guessing that some pooh-bahs will be there on Friday, and we want to put our best foot forward.
If the free wine bit gets around Camp 4, there should be lots of climbers there, though it might get interesting...
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 4, 2008 - 09:12pm PT
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Hi Anders,
Attendance and public interest would be good indicators. When a public space is alloted I think funding will be no problem.
The exhibit is close to being done and I think there will be something of interest for everyone that walks in there. It has been quite a learning experience, especially dealing with printing companies.
I can't wait to take a day off on Sunday, it will be the first in over 6 months.
Ken
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 5, 2008 - 08:24pm PT
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Hooray!
It has been a long six month struggle with a lot of stress. Everything is ready for tomorrow after a mornings worth of work. All we need is a good turnout and to enjoy the afternoon. I was bombarded with a lot of free wine. Time to indulge a bit. I hope to see a lot of you there.
Ken
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Maysho
climber
Truckee, CA
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The sound of the Merced river, and the birds...a very fine morning in El Portal...Hayley, last kid in the household graduated last night...27 years since we bought this house...a perfect home for the Ballerini-Chapman-Mayfield-Yager tribe...it is a great day, and Ken's exhibit grand opening event this evening should be awesome...look forward to seeing some of you there...
Peter
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Maysho, beautiful post.
Chicken Skinner, will be there in spirit. Sure hate to miss. lrl
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Bump. In case there's anyone hanging around the Valley tonight who needs a reminder.
Edit: Plus, we need a TR, preferably with pictures. :-)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there all.... hey there peter... please, as being as good a auntie as i can (being that i very much on the poor side)... give my love and regards to haley!) i will try to send her a gift :)
also, YEAH chicken skinner!!!... may all be just wonderful... and thanks for keeping us all informed as to yosemite news...
wish i could be there... say, if MATT shows up, tell him his sister sends here love.... send it LYNDA TOO...
ALSO--- PETER, in regards to your quote:
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Maysho
climber
From: Truckee, CA
The sound of the Merced river, and the birds...a very fine morning in El Portal...Hayley, last kid in the household graduated last night...27 years since we bought this house...a perfect home for the Ballerini-Chapman-Mayfield-Yager tribe...it is a great day, and Ken's exhibit grand opening event this evening should be awesome...look forward to seeing some of you there...
Peter
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I MUST ADD----I JUST LOVE THAT HOUSE, TOO, and sure agree with that buy!!!.... wish i could come visit again, once again, send love from this ol' auntie (lizzy, to them, or beth, in some cases).... the part of the chapman clan, turned gonzalez :)
i will email soon and see how all are doing, love so much, from neebee
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Thinking of you all tonight. Sure would have loved to have attended your fete. Did my darndest, but did not work out.
However, I just know you had a killer time. Please give us a report ASAP.
Lynne
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there ... yes, yes... waiting for a neat ol' report.. .say, i almost called matt last night to see if he knew, or showed... but got too many incoming calls...
hoping to here of your wonderful time..., as always, chicken skinner, its nice to hear what you're up to over there...
congrats for haley... and much love....
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sibylle
Trad climber
colorado
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This sounds incredible and I'm really sorry I couldn't make it. Ken, I'll give you some aiders, write me and tell me what you want.
I'm moving out of my house in Boulder by June 15 (it's rented) and moving one load of stuff this weekend, or I'd be there. After moving, my son and I are going on a long road trip to Tuolomne, the Sierra, Squamish, City of rocks, and Moab. We'll be on the road until early November.
Hope to see you all soon in California!
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Zander
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Jun 10, 2008 - 05:51pm PT
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I went by the Exhibit yesterday. Beautiful job Ken! A lot of care and work went into it. It starts with John Muir and works around the room to modern free and speed climbing. Steve Grossman built this really cool granite "wall" in one corner with cracks in it. There's a bunch of pro on cables, stopper cams, etc., that you can place in the cracks. I wanted to run over there and build a belay straight off but I managed to keep the little dignity I have and moved on. There are three videos constantly running (with the sound off) in various parts of the room. One is a film of a 1937 ascent of one of the cathedral spires, one is part of film of the third ascent of the Salathe and one is of Lynn Hill's free climb of the Nose. There is lots of cool gear. Some of Eichorns stuff. A old leather shoulder pad for Dulfersitz (spelling?) rappelling. The texts are informative and, I think, understandable to a large degree by non-climbers. A cool exhibit. Check it out.
Zander
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Sean Jones
climber
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Hey Ken,
I know you've really put way more than 6 months into everything. Way more. Went in today. Everything looks really good. Thanks for all the hard work on this and everything else you do in the climbing world.
Sean.
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