Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jun 26, 2012 - 05:32am PT
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Keep on keeping on and chasing all your other dreams!! Missing one dream doesn't make you less.
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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Jun 26, 2012 - 07:57am PT
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Stay alive Ian.
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eKat
Trad climber
BITD3
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Jun 26, 2012 - 08:00am PT
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I'm jumpin' back in here to say one more thing. . . .
THE GOOD AT THE TACO STAND MAKES ME PROUD!
I love us!
oxoxoxoxo
eK@
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Double D
climber
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Jun 26, 2012 - 09:27am PT
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Best wishes to a successful healing.
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 26, 2012 - 10:05am PT
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Many thanks to ALL the comments here! It is truly powerful magic!
We are all a special breed, and I am proud to be one of you!
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Prezwoodz
climber
Anchorage
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Jun 26, 2012 - 12:20pm PT
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You shouldn't consider it letting anyone down! I am inspired by your dedication and want to continue life. When you get better my offer still stands, I'll even do the wall with you. Once your free and clear let me know, I'll fly down for that.
Kelsey
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ec
climber
ca
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Jun 27, 2012 - 05:47pm PT
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once there, you never really leave...
 ec
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 28, 2012 - 11:39am PT
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I still have my moments where I get so pissed I'm just two steps away from throwing all my gear in the truck, buy some food, and head for the wall and let the chips fall where they may.
But on a sensible note - My son has never climbed. If I were to take him to Tenaya, Toulumne (before treatment kicks in), to learn the basics and do some Easy climbs (maybe up to 5.7 or so) just so he can take in the atmosphere and enjoy himself at the same time - any suggestions for some 'must do' routes?
I've already decided Great White Book would be on the list for him, just for scenic quality alone!
Cheers! We're gonna die!!!!
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Jun 28, 2012 - 12:33pm PT
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Is that Ian doing pull ups one the ledge?
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 28, 2012 - 01:31pm PT
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That's actually John Barbella in the photo. We were sittin' out a rain day. I took my turn after John (not to be out done) Yeah, we were a little bored!
~ Mescalito
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 28, 2012 - 01:33pm PT
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EC! What has become of Ed Sampson? Even Leversee doesn't know where he is.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jun 28, 2012 - 01:33pm PT
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Barbella Rocks. So Do You Ian!
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tolman_paul
Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
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Jun 28, 2012 - 02:44pm PT
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Ian,
Sorry to hear about your cancer returning, I'll keep you in my prayers.
Sometimes the planning and work towards our dreams is more important and helps us in ways that are more important than realizing the dream itself.
Definately take your son climbing, and spend time in Toulemne. It really doesn't matter what you climb together, the time you two spend together will be what matters more then exactly where it is, or what you are doing.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jun 28, 2012 - 02:48pm PT
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Ed's in boulder.
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ME Climb
climber
Behind the Orange Curtain
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Jun 28, 2012 - 04:37pm PT
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Ian,
I am sorry to hear about this. I wish you the best of luck during this battle.
Eric
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 29, 2012 - 11:51am PT
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Bump for some classic "easy" route suggestions to take my 17 year old son on in Toulumne, Tenaya, etc. He has never climbed before. I may do this for 2 - 3 days before treatment begins.
Man, I feel like sh*t today!
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eKat
Trad climber
BITD3
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Jun 29, 2012 - 12:26pm PT
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Puppy Dome (ground school and TRs)
One of those 5.5 - 5.7 things (MARMOT)
NW Books (LEMBERT)
West Country (SPD)
GWB (SPD)
South Crack (SPD)
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 29, 2012 - 01:58pm PT
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Thanks, Kath - you ARE the magic woman!!!!
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fattrad
Mountain climber
GOP Convention
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Jun 29, 2012 - 02:04pm PT
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Have fun Ian!!!!!
TheTool
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