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David
Trad climber
San Rafael, CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 25, 2006 - 01:51pm PT
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Chris Mac and a bunch of other cool people with a thirst for big air ski/BASE jumped Lover's Leap yesterday. Quite the show!
I'll try to post some more later.
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caughtinside
Social climber
Davis, CA
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Apr 25, 2006 - 01:53pm PT
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Where did they land? Pony express trail talus? below the phone lines? Yikes!
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Apr 25, 2006 - 01:55pm PT
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That's Light,
Sitting here arguing on the forum is way more adventurous.
Please post more asap.
Cheers.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Apr 25, 2006 - 01:59pm PT
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Totally f*#kin' Board.
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David
Trad climber
San Rafael, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2006 - 01:59pm PT
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Talus area which is totally covered with snow right now. Before the phone lines.
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dirtbag
climber
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Apr 25, 2006 - 02:00pm PT
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Looking forward to more photos. That first one sure made my sphincter pucker.
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caughtinside
Social climber
Davis, CA
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Apr 25, 2006 - 02:06pm PT
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Is the takeoff ramp above bookmark?
Looks like a ton of snow still up there...
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David
Trad climber
San Rafael, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2006 - 02:14pm PT
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Hardman Knott
Gym climber
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, Ca
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Apr 25, 2006 - 02:18pm PT
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Those are really awesome photos, David!
Keep 'em coming...
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spyork
Social climber
Land of Green Stretchy People
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Apr 25, 2006 - 02:19pm PT
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Nice photos. Did you rap off and hang somewhere to shoot those?
The Leap feels very steep, but it doesn't look vertical to me. Don't you have to have a ton of speed to clear far enough out to pop your chute? Not that I have BASE jumped or ever will. Hang gliding was crazy enough for me, and I wont go back to flying.
Steve
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David
Trad climber
San Rafael, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2006 - 02:25pm PT
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No rapping. We shot from on top of wall but farther downhill towards the East Wall. There were a couple other photographers up there who are full-time pros. Jerry Dodrill who posts on this forum was there. I'm sure he has much better shots. Perhaps he'll share. I was just there to have fun as a wide eyed spectator.
Look closely and you'll see the launch ramp.
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coldclimb
climber
Wasilla, Alaska
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Apr 25, 2006 - 02:32pm PT
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That's pretty sweet. Cool stuff guys!
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Apr 25, 2006 - 02:50pm PT
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Incredibly cool, stuff I would never do!
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Roger Breedlove
Trad climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Apr 25, 2006 - 03:23pm PT
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If I am looking at the picture correctly, I can see the ramp down to the edge--nice and long with a slight curve. So who figures out before the first jump if there is enough speed to get out far enough?
"Looks good to me."
"Then you go first."
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Lambone
Ice climber
Ashland, Or
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Apr 25, 2006 - 03:27pm PT
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holy crap!
Tahoe folks are (and allways have been) f*#king nuts...
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
one pass away from the big ditch
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Apr 25, 2006 - 03:28pm PT
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No doubt Roger!
Insane in the membrane!
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caughtinside
Social climber
Davis, CA
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Apr 25, 2006 - 03:31pm PT
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I think it's been jumped before, straight jump, no skis.
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poop*ghost
Trad climber
Denver, CO
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Apr 25, 2006 - 03:35pm PT
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did they stick the landing?! ha - looks like fun.
the real sickness (tm) is that dudes are hucking 200+ footers (without a chute BTW) now on a regular basis: below is near snowbird, went down this winter.
this was at kirkwood: (spot the dude dropping below the skier in red).
lots of sick pix: http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49102
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poop*ghost
Trad climber
Denver, CO
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Apr 25, 2006 - 03:54pm PT
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doesn't count if you land on your head. :-o
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Russ Walling
Social climber
Same place as you, man...... (WB)
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Apr 25, 2006 - 03:57pm PT
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that there is some legitimate "hucking"
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the Fet
Trad climber
Loomis, CA
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Apr 25, 2006 - 04:07pm PT
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It's better style to land on your feet, but doesn't negate the descent if you don't.
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ADK
Trad climber
Reno, Nevada
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Apr 25, 2006 - 04:11pm PT
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lawn dart is the most revered style
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Hardman Knott
Gym climber
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, Ca
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Apr 25, 2006 - 04:29pm PT
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Stzzo wrote:
Wow. I'm not sure I'm seeing the ramp. Is it the tree where to two curving lines end?
I think this is it right here......in the center of the pic, left of the tree.
Am I right or am I knott? Seems it should be higher––closer to the top.
What's the scoop?
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JuanDeFuca
Big Wall climber
Stoney Point
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Apr 25, 2006 - 04:29pm PT
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I am hearing the National Forest has closed Lovers Leap to all climbing thanks to this stunt!
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426
Sport climber
Buzzard Point, TN
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Apr 25, 2006 - 04:39pm PT
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Cool stuff! Anyone ski down the hogsback?
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Apr 25, 2006 - 06:46pm PT
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There were a couple other photographers up there who are full-time pros. Jerry Dodrill who posts on this forum was there. I'm sure he has much better shots.
I dunno David, that first shot of yours is makes me watertight. Very crisp.
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Wade Icey
Social climber
the EPC
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Apr 25, 2006 - 07:36pm PT
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"Chris Mac and a bunch of other cool people with a thirst for big air ski/BASE jumped Lover's Leap yesterday. Quite the show! "
Neat!
Did any uncool people jump?
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funkness
climber
Ca.
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Apr 25, 2006 - 08:54pm PT
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UnFrickityFrackingBelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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andanother
climber
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Apr 25, 2006 - 08:58pm PT
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This guy will go down in history as pulling the biggest tindy ever!
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Wonder
climber
WA
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Apr 25, 2006 - 09:26pm PT
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That aint no stink bug!
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Bodega, CA
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Apr 25, 2006 - 09:34pm PT
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David, Great seeing you out there yesterday. And great shots! Holy Frickity! That was cool. I'll post some photos tomorrow. Just got home. It's hard for pictures or words to express the insanity. The video does a good job though.
later
-JD
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Apr 25, 2006 - 10:32pm PT
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Beautiful pictures! I can't even begin to imagine being able to do that. How far down is it to the landing?
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Anal C#nt
Boulder climber
Bald Knob, AR
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Apr 26, 2006 - 01:22am PT
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so rad.
I must learn to BASE jump. Mostly the "how do I deploy this f*#king thing before I go splat?" part, really...
Awesome pics.
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GrandMastaD
Social climber
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Apr 26, 2006 - 01:29am PT
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thanks for the link to the urban dictionary...classic!
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Wonder
climber
WA
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Apr 27, 2006 - 01:50am PT
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Five min away is the Strawberry Lodge.
It has this great bowl where you all can do some more great huckin'.
My friend Duane Peters still works hard @ being a pro.
Im sure all you huckers know about the great bar at the lodge, too.
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Bodega, CA
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Apr 28, 2006 - 01:36am PT
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Finally! Some photos of the APOOPA SkiBASE event, what ever that stands for. It was a nutty day. Estimates were in the range of 60 jumps, but I only counted about twenty five.
Here's John Garrett throwing a back flip:
and Jesse coming out of one:
Snow boarders do it too, but it's more complicated (Ask Chris). Here's Mark Ridley:
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Wonder
climber
WA
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Apr 28, 2006 - 02:28am PT
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Hey Chris, personally I think the photo of you doing the tindy is the best shot. to me it really shows wa hucking all about. I hope you dont mind that i reposted it in some skateboard chats. Nothing commerical. You get all the credit.
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David
Trad climber
San Rafael, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 28, 2006 - 08:56am PT
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Great shots Jerry! I have no idea how you managed to get the exposure so perfect(with dark misty background) on that one of the open canopy. I guess I need to take one of your classes someday.
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Bodega, CA
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Apr 28, 2006 - 09:20am PT
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The middle three images were hand held with the 500mm lens and Provia 400 film on Aperture priority. The other two were with the 24-85mm and Velvia 100 @ ISO 125 and +.7 compensation for the sky. That open canopy shot was about a third stop darker but I scanned it flat, opened it up a bit and put some contrast in. Your digi shots have way more latitude and look better at high ISO than the fast film. I have a shot of chris taken at almost exactly the same moment as yours. I'll have to scan it and put it up for comparison. I think your is sharper.
BTW, the guy in the yellow jacket throwing a front flip (your shot) is Max Kuszaj. He'd be psyched to get copies.
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Bodega, CA
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Apr 28, 2006 - 10:05am PT
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Tempted? Hell yeah. Don't think I'll do it though. They say it's not a good first jump! I live vicariously through the lens. My wife says jumping from airplanes and bridges are OK, cliffs are a no-go. Easier to ask forgiveness than permission though :-)
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Bodega, CA
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Apr 29, 2006 - 02:21pm PT
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Another day at the Leap yesterday. Great temps. I shot some climbing and there was a planned jump in the afternoon. Where did all the snow go? Like three feet is gone. It was windy, so the jumpers delayed. Later when we hiked to the ramp, the exit was all melted out. We re-built it as fast as we could, but there were only four of us this time instead of thirty. It looked more like a little snow trail instead of a huge ramp we had on monday. John jumped after sunset. It was pretty dark and the LZ was gnarly. Holy Shmolly, dude has balls. Totally stuck it. He might have jumped again this morning, but I think it's done for the season. If you don't mind hiking in snow, The Leap is nice for climbing now with some wet seeps and cracks. You'll have it all to yourself.
JD
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Bodega, CA
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Apr 29, 2006 - 07:15pm PT
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Crude composite, but...
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pc
climber
East of Seattle
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Apr 30, 2006 - 05:50pm PT
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Nice one Jerry! Great slide stitching...
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Apr 30, 2006 - 06:44pm PT
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Jerry... you might call that crude. I call that awesome. Thanks for this post guys! Thanks for taking the big air! Sick, just sick! AND AWESOME!
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Baz
climber
Arvada, CO
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May 23, 2006 - 02:45am PT
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Hey Guys! I know this is an older post but I just ran across your site.
Nice pics Dave. Jerry, that is an awesome composite of Tyler.
The APOOPA event was a huge success and well worth the drive from CO. It was great to finally meet you all.
Attached is a photo of Mark Ridley during his approach. I have more photos of the event posted at www.ChrisBazil.com under BASE Jumping. Stop by if you get a chance.
The event made Skydiving Magazines June issue. Its an excellent write up done by Shane McConkey and Robin Heid. The article begins on the cover and continues on pages 18 and 19.
APOOOOOOOOPA!!!
Have Fun!
Bazil
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David
Trad climber
San Rafael, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2006 - 11:30am PT
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Great photos Chris!!
You worked it and got a lot of variety in your shots.
Thanks for tracking us down and sharing.
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JerryGarcia
Trad climber
South Lake Tahoe
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May 23, 2006 - 12:09pm PT
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I saw a preview for your movie on RSN last night.
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Trashman
Trad climber
SLC
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Apr 16, 2019 - 03:48pm PT
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This is sort of cool, but not as fun as arguing with a wall about climate change.
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