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Maysho
climber
Soda Springs, CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 1, 2011 - 10:07pm PT
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Just got this email from Jon Arnow...Bad Ass! Imagine double poling for 44 miles...Congrats Gentleman on the ski achievement of the year!
"Mark Wellman and I completed our 3 day trans Sierra sitski from East to West yesterday. It was 3 days and 2 nights , 44 miles of double poling on our sitskis carrying our own gear strapped to our sitski.. Rick Sylvester came along too. We started at snow line on Tioga Pass Road , .5 miles below Ellery Lake and finished at snowline on the West side , 5 miles above the Tioga Pass road closure.
We had a great trip with favorable snow conditions for sitskiing. We had Toulumne Meadows, Tenaya Lake, and the rest of the route to ourselves in this huge snow year. We need very firm conditions to double pole and we had good freezes at night. Mark did this 18 years ago and I guess this is the second repeat of this by 2 paraplegics on sitskis although that doesn't matter to me - it was just a blast to be on a multiday backcountry ski trip again after 9 years of abstinence."
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Man, double poling to the entrance shack even in "perfect" conditions!
That's an upper body workout!
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Doesn't that Rick Sylvester ever quit? Tell him I was typing at his buddy Claude Wreford-Brown today, and I expect his imminent arrival here at McTopo. As soon as he checks his computer, anyway.
Congrats on a great achievement!
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Brandon-
climber
Done With Tobacco
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I've never met Jon, but in my brief encounters with both Mark and Rick, I found them to be pretty great human beings.
That's a hell of an accomplishment for Jon and Mark, Congrats!
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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More than most fully able bodied folks would dare...
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Was Rick sitting down also...?
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nita
Social climber
chica from chico. spring days..yeah!
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Congratulations you guys!!.
Peter, I hope you have some pictures to post up, would love to see them.
xo
nita...
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Wow.
My shoullders hurt just thinking about it.
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Badass indeed!
Inspirational.
Cheers,
DD
andy ya accident prone hoser
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Good to see people still doing GUD stuff!
Peace
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nita
Social climber
chica from chico. spring days..yeah!
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Peter,.......... WOW!, Very inspiring video can't wait to see more.. Phenomenal upper body strength....
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Damn Peter that was inspirational! Thanks.
Peace
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labrat
Trad climber
Nevada City, CA
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Wow!
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deeski
Trad climber
North Carolina
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Congrats Jon, Rick, and Mark....ya hoo Mark 18 years later!!
Dee
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, peter... thanks for the share!
not sure where it was, but years back, winter sports had a neat race or something going on, each year--not sure if was try-outs FOR the races, or, the race itself...
*couse, they most likely still do, but i don't use tv cable stuff...
so i miss a lot of these events...
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Maysho
climber
Soda Springs, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 3, 2011 - 10:32pm PT
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Bump for badass efforts and adventure...
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arndog
Social climber
NV
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Thanks Maysho for this thread and posting my youtube movie. I felt compelled to join SuperTopo. Here is a narrated version of the video that I just finished. I think it tells the story better. Later this week, I will edit it in HD on Adobe Premier.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsKVqPQ0VRg
Enjoy!
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nutjob
Gym climber
Berkeley, CA
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That is some serious gnarlhood. Hats off and big round of applause!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Hey Jon,
Proud outing you guys! I hope that the alpine picks worked for you!
Cheers!
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cleo
Social climber
Berkeley, CA
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That's a great trip! I'd *love* to run into those guys out there sometime. And in 3 days? Really? That's hella fast, well done!
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John Moosie
climber
Beautiful California
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Wow.. Thank you for posting the video and congratulations on a successful trip. That put a smile on my face. Thanks again for sharing. Woot for getting out there !!!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Hey, what's the big deal? I "sit down" all the time when I'm skiing. Sometimes inelegantly, but still.. :-)
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rhyang
climber
SJC
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That is cool !!
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cleo
Social climber
Berkeley, CA
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WELCOME arndog, aka John Arnow!
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10b4me
Ice climber
Happy Boulders
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inspiring
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maldaly
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Alright arngog. Now that you're an official "taco" you'll have to be the voice for that luddite Wellman. Great job on the crossing. My shoulders are talking to me just thinking about it.
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Doug Robinson
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Man, you guys can sure scoot on those thing! I love it when that badass base jumper has to whine about not being able to keep up. Kinda puts you guys in perspective as athletes.
Jon, your video is getting better with each iteration. Using the ice axe crossing the steep slabby section by Olmstead Point really drives it home. You mention some kind of spike on your good foot. What is that? Like a crampon point? A cutaway of what it looks like would help us to get it how your traction works there, with the sled sliding along below and potentially dragging you with it.
I like how low-key you are about the danger there. But any indication of how slippery the crust really is would help too.
This video is going to be killer in HD!
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Very cool! Thanks for posting this
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arndog
Social climber
NV
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Thanks to everyone for the props. I can't tell you how much pleasure I had returning to multiday ski touring after nine years of abstinence thinking this was forever beyond my reach - I felt like I returned home.
Pete - Mark is a Luddite. He doesn't even have a wrist watch. I have iTopo on my iPhone, a garmin foretrex 301, etc.
Doug - I spent 3 hours today working on the HD iteration using Adobe Premiere. What an improvement over iMovie! We could zoom into the video on Olmsted Pt. to get views of Half Dome, did color correction, sharpened images, played with audio. I will heed your advice on the narrative and I think it will turn out well. I will have to force everyone to see the HD version though.
On my good leg, I used a Kahtoola Microspike which is a great tool for the Sierra firm conditions.
Hey Steve G - thanks for the ice pick - It is going to come in handy when I 'crutch hike' up Shasta this spring.
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Rick Sylvester
Trad climber
Squaw Valley, California
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Mark and Jon are the real story. But in answer to Rotting Johnny's query, I was standing up on very very slow no wax, ie. fish scale, skis. Due to this and some other gear problems and frankly mistakes I found myself wishing I could sit down on a sit ski.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jon- Since you are here now, please post a shot of your extreme "crutches."
It might inspire someone else to follow your lead and get after it again!
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arndog
Social climber
NV
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Steve:
Here are a pair of modified forearm crutches that has ice axe picks in the hand grip, with a ferrule on the tip and ski basket. I have tried this out and it would enable me to self arrest.
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arndog
Social climber
NV
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Okay - I finally finished the HD FINAL VERSION of the Trans Sierra Crossing on Sitskis 2011. I apologize for making this the 3rd iteration but I was so excited initially, I posted the raw footage, knowing that I would lose some people who won't want to look at the HD narrated, new and improved version. BUT, here it is. Make sure you select "720p" to view in HD and turn up the volume.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fui5zYx732Y
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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May 15, 2011 - 01:35pm PT
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Thanks for sharing your adventure guys!
Way to get after it and soak up some of that High Sierra beauty!
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museman
Big Wall climber
Poway, Ca
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May 24, 2011 - 06:30pm PT
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Wow,
Just got off the phone with Mark, telling me about this trip and to see the vid. Way awesome man! Makes me proud to see gimps doing badass trips! Thanks for posting this up.
Your pal,
Steve
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zBrown
Ice climber
Chula Vista, CA
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May 15, 2012 - 04:23pm PT
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^^^
Bump - I wonder how many folks may have missed the updated video.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
merced, california
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May 15, 2012 - 04:46pm PT
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I would not have missed that for the world.
It is so astounding how young Old Rick looks!
I was expecting Jack Crabbe.
They were lucky to have you around, though, Rick.
You are the Biggest Little Man. lol
mfm
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oldcragster
Gym climber
WA
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May 15, 2012 - 10:41pm PT
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You guys made my day! I love it. You look great John...it's been awhile. Rick, glad to see you and Mark too on video...and to hear your voices! I want Cindy to check this out. Thanks Peter for starting the post. I just can't say enough....how inspiring.
Gene
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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May 15, 2012 - 11:01pm PT
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Wow, I missed this a year ago. Good to see you're still a badass Dr Jon, and that you're on the Taco, and to see that the Tour D'Arnow has taken on new dimensions!
Jay Anderson
Oh, and Hi Gene!
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zBrown
Ice climber
Chula Vista, CA
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May 16, 2012 - 12:26am PT
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Jon and Mark:
I don't know either of you guys, but I'm so proud of your spirit and endurance. I'm recommending the video to everybody I come in contact with. Keep on truckin'. I guess around here the phrase is good on ya.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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May 16, 2012 - 01:00am PT
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That was the best trip report ever!
You guys are such an inspiration!
Not to mention that never again
will I have an excuse not to do something..
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Francesca Drake
Trad climber
California,Truckee
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May 17, 2012 - 02:04pm PT
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Wow Jon it's been a long time good to see your still doing what you best getting out and enjoying the back country,loved the video good to see Rick also,I'm coming to Truckee this fall would love to see you guy's I'm hoping Gene can make the trip with me.
Cheers............Cindy Drake!!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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May 17, 2012 - 03:34pm PT
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Hi Cindy!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 26, 2013 - 02:23am PT
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Out for some track skiing last weekend and I am still a bit stiff.
I thought about the poling prowess of these guys at points.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Dec 25, 2013 - 02:08pm PT
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Real men get fun for Christmas!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Dec 24, 2016 - 07:42pm PT
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Again...
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nah000
climber
no/w/here
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Dec 25, 2016 - 03:09am PT
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thanks for the bump... missed this fantastic "tr" until now.
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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Dec 25, 2016 - 08:31am PT
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Thanks for the bump. A great effort.
BAd
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Apr 28, 2019 - 10:39pm PT
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Bump fest for Skiers who climb. Wellman and Rick Sylvester for example
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Apr 29, 2019 - 12:45am PT
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Great bump. Makes me want to get out there!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Apr 29, 2019 - 04:33am PT
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Another bump for that badass Jon Arnow, Who still owes me a mocha!😎
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