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Porkchop_express
Trad climber
Back in the Gunks for the winter
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May 16, 2011 - 10:38pm PT
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So glad you guys are both OK! Heal up well...
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JGailor
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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May 16, 2011 - 10:52pm PT
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Pretty sure I know this guy from the gym. Should be easy to spot if he comes in.
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High Fructose Corn Spirit
Gym climber
-A community of hairless apes
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May 17, 2011 - 04:45pm PT
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Our rope, though that would need to be decommissioned after the 2x fall.
Not. Check for sheath cuts, etc., if it looks good visually end to end, feels good, too, it's good to go. Use your senses (the gods gave you). Beware all the crazy, spineless wuss and marketing crap in which the world wallows.
P.S.
Anyone who "booties" this guy's stuff is going to Hell.
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Scott Thelen
Trad climber
Truckee, Ca
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May 17, 2011 - 08:27pm PT
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I'm glad your ok. Place more gear, don't climb when you know that a storm is coming in. I've done alot of dumb thing but never made the call just the crawl. hows the rain in the bay:-}
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SeanH
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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May 17, 2011 - 08:42pm PT
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tantrikclimber - Crazy, glad it "worked out". Feel better.
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jsartee
Trad climber
CA
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May 17, 2011 - 09:51pm PT
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I was climbing the Reach with a friend in the morning/early afternoon the day Kush fell. We saw the group of three climbing up after us once we walked off and returned to our gear at the base. The walk off was a wet slog, as the previous post said, we hiked down in soaking climbing shoes. It seemed that there was some internal debate as to whether the group was going to do one pitch and rap off gear, or go the full way, but we left as the last person was just starting up. It was getting really cloudy and windy as we left, but the whole day up till then was very stable with wind to 20ish. I'd say we topped out around 3pm, so it must have been around then that the other group started off.
Kush, I'm so glad your alright! That 2nd belay point seemed bomber when we got there, so I'm sure it was an awesome anchor that saved you, good job. I'm just glad you got off alive; remember its always better to start early and climb in the light of day, and always watch the weather closely.
I will remember this point more now than ever before, and never, never climb when a storm is upon me again. It feels like it could have been us two in the same situation if the weather came 6 hours earlier, but fortunately it was much better at that point.
Best wishes, heal up soon!
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labrat
Trad climber
Nevada City, CA
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May 19, 2011 - 08:42pm PT
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Bump for details and healing thoughts!
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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May 19, 2011 - 09:10pm PT
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frickin newbs!
hey get well soon whoever.
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Petch
Gym climber
knapsack crack
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May 20, 2011 - 03:19pm PT
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Glad to here you're alright! I have your gear. Let me know next time you come to the Leap.
FYI....I like Sierra Nevada and George likes MGD
Cheers!
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willm
Social climber
Oakland, CA
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May 20, 2011 - 03:27pm PT
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Petch is a gentleman.
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tantrikclimber
climber
San Francisco, CA
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May 20, 2011 - 08:24pm PT
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Petch, are you serious?! That sounds incredible. Speechless....
I'm still a bit clueless on how exactly did all my gear failed. Did it zipper, or did it fail some other way? I didn't find any on the rope after the fall.
I'm hoping you can help connect the dots.
I'll DM you and will connect with you. Grateful beyond words.
To all of you who have sent me good thoughts, wishes, and words, through this week, again MUCHO GRACIAS. I'm much healed and in fine spirits.
Just finished with the trip report. Be warned, its hella long!
http://www.tantrikclimber.com
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Topic Author's Reply - May 20, 2011 - 11:38pm PT
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Tantrikclimber, you're a lucky soul and about to meet some great people...... despite George's taste in beer he's the Real McCoy. Heal well and enjoy the rest of your great gift.
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murcy
Gym climber
sanfrancisco
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May 20, 2011 - 11:59pm PT
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Petch for president!
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Tripod? Swellguy? Halfwit? Smegma?
Trad climber
"The 3rd crappist place to live in England"
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May 21, 2011 - 01:43am PT
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Great story with a happy ending. That's always a bonus.
As for Petch: What happened? Must be the Dad thing softening you up a little. Here's to ya brother.
stay safe
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avid
Trad climber
sacramento, ca
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May 23, 2011 - 04:06pm PT
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Hooray for Petch!
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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May 23, 2011 - 04:58pm PT
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real nice Petch. You deserve a ton of beer.
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labrat
Trad climber
Nevada City, CA
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May 23, 2011 - 09:50pm PT
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Bump in case people missed the trip report link from the fallen climber. Glad to hear you are going to be ok and you are getting your gear back.
Erik
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Topic Author's Reply - May 24, 2011 - 12:13am PT
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Labrat, indeed Kush's trip report is amazing in so many ways. Well written, thoughtful, sincere and heartfelt from the perspective of an immigrant. Thanks Kush, your voice was heard and appreciated, it is uniquely an American story and refreshing at that amongst the jadedness of our contemporary times.......oh yea I ran into George yesterday holding an MGD, such great local stewards Petch and he. Let's all have a safe and memorable new season, Berg Heil!
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