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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Apr 21, 2010 - 09:23pm PT
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I hugged people on principle long before the TP so I don't think it changed me that way although my appreciation for climbing with partners never has let up! Don't think I'll be driven to solo again...ya never know.
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Off White
climber
Tenino, WA
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Apr 21, 2010 - 11:10pm PT
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Yeah, it seemed like you were experienced, but I always thought it made a great legend.
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nature
climber
SoSlo, CO
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you never hugged me! mimi did... but you... WT?
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Brandon Adams
Big Wall climber
Monterey, CA
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Bump for a great thread.
Long live the Grossman ethic and ideal!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Yeah, I saw the Nature-Grossman hug. Dougie was talking doo-doo.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Right back at ya Brandon Adams!
I'll have to make sure that nature gets the Special Club Hug next time. LOL
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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I had no idea. Wow!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Ryan, you had no idea that Steve was a hugger?
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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It's true Reilly, he always struck me as the firm grip, 2 pump handshake kinda guy. I always thought you'd be more the hugging type. You never can tell thru the Internet though.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Thanks Kevin!
I was buying beer at a quickiemart long ago and the gal checking decided to see my ID. She took a look and declared "Wow, you look kinda scary."
"Don't be fooled, honey," I said with a cheshire grin. "Once you get to know me, I'm a real pussycat." The big burly bearded biker next in line started laughing first but we all had a good one.
A hug is the perfect litmus test when meeting strangers. I haven't gotten punched yet...LOL
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Steve - can you please post up a topo for TP, or a link to it?
Cheers.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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I'm sure that you can figure it out, SpacePig. LOL
Here's the pin list though.
2 baby angles
2 Leepers ST & SM
3 Lost Arrows
2 Bugaboos
6 KBs
2 RURPS
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Band of Gypsies Ledge on the Triple Direct was named long before I got there.
Deluxe accommodations with the Chopping Block and The Pillar of Strength looming overhead left of the Muir corners. The Chopping Block is very sharp and the Pillar of Strength above it was named tongue-in-cheek when I got spun upside down after losing my grip on the Jumars with a Forrest Grade V pack loaded with cans on my shoulders.
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kaholatingtong
Social climber
Nevada City
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Damn, surprised I missed this till now. What a proud sounding line and story of first ascent. Respect!
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
From Panorama City, CA
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A great depiction of an ethical standard!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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On walls more than most other types of climbing, you frame your experience with the decisions that are made before you leave the ground.
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
From Panorama City, CA
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Climber as artist / artist as climber.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Feb 14, 2014 - 09:01pm PT
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Ekat! Pull em out! Pretty please!!
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