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MH2
climber
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Good on Catburglar for entertaining the notion that I might be joking. However, notice that Free Salathe is not, in the beautifully accommodating English language, the same as Salathe free.
If it were up to me, I would just say that I had climbed X route and then let the beneficiary of that news wonder if I had soloed, freed, hang-dogged, or aided the original or any variation. If the listener knew me they would know what was up and if they didn't know me they are free to think what they want. Or they could ask a question or 2. The only blasphemy is to claim a better effort than you gave. Why we care I am not sure but we do. Joking is fine by me, but only works on people who can guess the truth.
edit: maybe catburglar is catbirdseat from cc.com
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Oplopanax
Mountain climber
The Deep Woods
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catbirdseat aka catturdeat couldn't troll even if you spotted him a bridge and three goats
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Bruce!!
I can't stop laughing!
WTF can i get one of them?!?!?
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harryhotdog
Social climber
north vancouver, B.C.
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Holly cow this has got the posts going!
I think a new name might be warranted If somebody spends the enormous amount of time, effort and money cleaning a mostly new route that includes parts of an overgrown and forgotten line. If it's just freeing some section on a well travelled mostly free route then I think the original name should stand.
Tami, you have a point there.
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Well, lots to read tonight. My head is hurting.
Catburglar, welcome to the Taco, if you really are new. It's always fascinating to read another pov. I am particularly grateful for your info that the Salathe has now become "the trade route" on EC. I am so far stuck in the past that I still thought it was The Nose. Also thanks for all the info on the various combinations, variations and permutations which you listed. I had no idea. It all makes a fellow, esp an old one, quite dizzy.
You are quite correct that I have a big ego. I have always enjoyed the challenge and excitement of putting up new routes, and still get some satisfaction from seeing my name and the occasional photo in guidebooks, updates and the occasional maggie. Incidentally, I finished a new route yesterday, #53 since I bought a drill 7 years ago. I counted them today, just for you. How's that for ego and bragging? [One advantage of finishing a new route is that I always treat myself to a bottle of wine.]
One question for you. Are you as sneaky as your name implies?
Sorry Tami, I tried to be nice, but I'm still working at it. Note to self: "Think nice".
Cheers to Tami, Ryan and MH.
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MH2
climber
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"If there is any doubt about..."
I wish I had my doubt back. At least about how they clean stuff. And maybe about the Squaw in general. I find doubt to be health-preserving.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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You are quite correct that I have a big ego.
Which makes you not so different from most of the rest of the first ascentionists in the world. I'm sure there are exceptions, but most people who put up new routes, me included, do have a "big ego." I've never understood why people consider that attribute as a negative. Absent big ego, there'd be a whole lot less climbs in the world. Or less anything that requires creativity, imagination, and the drive to take risks.
I'm sure there are some ego-less folk out there who climb new routes for no other reason than to become one with the fuzzy endlessness of the universe or something, but most of the new-routers I know are strong-willed big-ego types.
But you know what? Most of them are also really nice people.
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Vancouver
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But you know what? Most of them are also really nice people. Everyone on this thread is really nice. This thread has been a revelation to me: totally accepting of differing views, climibng abilities, ages, POVs, and so on. Yes, it can get heated, but not nasty. Let's keep it that way, in the spirit the climbing community in general and one of the genuine nice guys, Big Mike (I'm honoured to know you, Mike), who started this thread way back when.
I'm taking an extended leave of absence from this thread. Have fun at the Psyche Ledge party - sorry to miss it - and I'll check in here towards the end of October. In the mean time, keep the discussion going, keep it kind, and keep climbing.
Glenn
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Glenn
I recall that some time ago you mentioned a fall trip to Peru and Bolivia, and assume that you are now on your way. Buena suerte if you decide to tackle one of the bigs near La Paz.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Dang! I was looking forward to seeing you on the ledge. But it sounds like, through some weird twisted logic, you've managed to convince yourself that a trip to Peru and Bolivia is somehow more worthwhile than hanging out on a disused road with a bunch of climbers.
Oh well...
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Oplopanax
Mountain climber
The Deep Woods
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Then there are blends or Rye, but we're above all that
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harryhotdog
Social climber
north vancouver, B.C.
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Obviously Peder was a fan of The Worlds Toughest Milkman. David Boswell was transplanted Hamiltonian that came to Vancouver just like myself.
Dundas has climbing too, that's where we drank our Owls roost.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 6, 2013 - 12:57pm PT
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Yes, it can get heated, but not nasty. Let's keep it that way, in the spirit the climbing community in general and one of the genuine nice guys, Big Mike (I'm honoured to know you, Mike), who started this thread way back when.
This is very good advice. This is why we have discussions here that don't end in name calling and thread deleting. Thanks for the compliment Glenn. It's an honour coming from you. Your support while i was in the hospital meant the world, and i was very lucky to have it.
This thread has been my saviour, in good times and bad, and has contributed greatly in my recovery, from the support of it's denizens who flocked to my side when it was most needed. I will never forget your visits, generous donations or words of support, so thank you to all who were there for me.
Now, this renaming thing. After a few conversations and some diligent reading, I think that if one is simply freeing a previously aided pitch, without any variations, then the original name should stick.
If one is adding new pitches to an existing climb or variations to free the route, then it is essentially a new route, encompassing the old pitches. Therefore it deserves a new name, but hopefully one which will pay homage to the older route, which paved the way for the newer one. Milk "Road" for example. I like the way Marc handled it, including the older names in the descriptions, as well as fa information.
I also think it is a sign of respect for the original FA to leave the name intact on freed single pitch aid routes, as some have chosen to do.
I guess it just comes down to whether the ffa thinks the original name is suitable for the free version.
Nice to see everyone posting again btw. All we need now is a comment from Greg, Hamish and Perry and we'll have a full house! ;)
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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I'm an irrelevant anachronism and have nothing edifying to contribute to the renaming discussion.
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MH2
climber
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So can we rename you?
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Yes, it's done all the time.
People have been renaming me for decades.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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What time do the festivities start tomorrow night?
Ummmm. Wait. "Festive" is maybe not the world that best suits my memories of Psyche Ledge. But I still need to know, roughly, what the hours are.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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And another thing
If any of you run into Wayno tonight (Howe Sound Pub???), tell him to call me. Or check his phone for texts.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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I probably won't roll in from Chilliwack before dark.
It better be festive by then!
Scary Bakedham
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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If we're renaming irrelevant geezers with tasty names like scary bakedham
I vote we rename hamie "hamwich munch"!
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