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Fritz

Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
Jan 11, 2011 - 09:05pm PT
Royal: I loved "To Be Brave." I'm looking forward to this book and many more to follow!

Best Wishes!

Fritz/Ray Brooks
bergbryce

Mountain climber
Oakland
Jan 11, 2011 - 09:09pm PT
Wow, Royal Robbins!
To think you might even read these words, I would be honored.

And I'd certainly attend a presentation in the East Bay area.

Good luck with the tour.

Bryce
Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
Jan 11, 2011 - 09:20pm PT
This is the main reason I signed up at S-T! Actually some climbing threads, and input from some real climbers for a change. The spewing and vitriol get out of hand. So..welcome, Royal.
Patrick Oliver

Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
Jan 11, 2011 - 10:13pm PT
We need to go cruise up Athlete's Feat, Royal. We're coming on
the... 47 year anniversary!! Sometimes I still see myself (some inner
vision) as that kid. I guess I never did really grow up.
'Pass the Pitons' Pete

Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
Jan 11, 2011 - 10:29pm PT
Great photos, Pat!

Hey Royal, bring some of your books down to the El Cap Bridge this spring and we'll drink some beers, eh?

Cheers,
"Pass the Pitons" Pete Zabrok
Dick Erb

climber
June Lake, CA
Jan 11, 2011 - 11:29pm PT
Royal, I loved the first volume, and I am fascinated with the the title of the second. I remember once when I was living in Camp 4, Chuck Pratt went over and talked to everyone who had failed on a climb and asked why they had come down. He wrote all the reasons in a notebook he had, soon accumulating a long interesting list of situations and excuses. Notably absent from the list was, "I tried as hard as I could, and couldn't do it."
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Jan 11, 2011 - 11:44pm PT
wow! R.R responds on the Taco Loco!
RM
H

Mountain climber
there and back again
Jan 11, 2011 - 11:46pm PT
Good on you Royal. Thanks for posting up here.
I can't thank you enough for all you have done for the Rock, Ice & Mountain Club. I guess I'll have to hold out until you get back up here to get a copy.
I'll contact you about dates if your interested.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jan 11, 2011 - 11:58pm PT
Royal

Kudos on the second book. You have now wetted our appetite and the hordes are lining up for the rest.

Give my best to Liz.

Joe
hamie

Social climber
Thekoots
Jan 12, 2011 - 02:02am PT
Hey Royal,
I enjoyed Fail Falling, especially your very understated account of the FA of the NW face of Half Dome. However I was a little puzzled by the cover photo. The text covers your climbs in the 50s, but the cover photo is clearly taken in the mid-to-late 60s, or possibly later. Was there a special reason for that?
With respect, Hamie.
JEleazarian

Trad climber
Fresno CA
Jan 12, 2011 - 02:21am PT
If you feel others are articulate, how does that make the rest of us feel?

Seriously, thank you for your writing, climbs and inspiration. Any appearance in print, Tacoland or in Fresno is always cause for celebration.

John
mooser

Trad climber
seattle
Jan 12, 2011 - 02:29am PT
Hi Royal,

As I wrote you, I loved your first installment, and I can't wait for the next one. I can't believe how lucky we are to have you and so many other legends on ST. Amazing.

Best regards,

Tom Patterson
Shack

Big Wall climber
Reno NV
Jan 12, 2011 - 03:02am PT
Awesome Royal!
Hopefully Tahoe too?
Royal Robbins

Trad climber
Modesto, California
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 12, 2011 - 03:06pm PT
To Batrock -- Kevin -- That's the first time I have heard Pacifico described as an "obscure" area. There is a description of Mt. Pacifico in the second volume, but none of Mr. Williamson Rock (except a photograph of my friend, Royal Slagle, in a chimney there). Enjoy!

Best Regards,
Royal Robbins
TomCochrane

Trad climber
Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay
Jan 12, 2011 - 03:12pm PT
very cool

come and give a talk in Santa Cruz at Pacific Edge Climbing Gym and stay as our house or boat guests

perhaps Layton can be here at the same time
Royal Robbins

Trad climber
Modesto, California
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 12, 2011 - 03:15pm PT
Hamie -- You're right about the cover photo. That was done by Liz and my next-door neighbor. I might have used the face of Half Dome. Very perceptive.

Best Regards,
Royal Robbins
Patrick Oliver

Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
Jan 12, 2011 - 03:43pm PT
Gene

climber
Jan 12, 2011 - 03:47pm PT
Pat,

That picture alone shows that RR could and did Fail Falling. Wow!

g
'Pass the Pitons' Pete

Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
Jan 12, 2011 - 03:55pm PT
Sweaty hands just looking at that KB. It's barely holding in today's perfect pecker placement, directly below a lovely blue-black hybrid Alien placement.
MH2

climber
Jan 12, 2011 - 04:14pm PT
It has been remarked on but bears repeating:

Royal Robbins (!) says:

"the people who visit this forum are so articulate that it scares me to put anything down"



I wish I was reading the parts of the forum he does!

But we know that a lot of people visit the forum but do not post. He didn't say the posts are articulate.

That quibble aside, I think I see why the crafty old devil prefaced his post the way he did. There is good stuff on Supertopo, we old-timers are charmed and delighted to hear from our icons, and it doesn't hurt to return a little of the admiration.


Seeing those photos makes me feel like I'm 17 years old again, Pat. Thanks.





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