Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Well, the Ian Gill Fund Raiser has come to it's end.
Someone recently made Michelle an offer on ALL of the gear still unsold and she accepted! I don't think that person wants to be named here but all I'll say is that person is very colorful!
All in all, selling Ian's gear raised somewhere around $6000 for Michelle and Trevor. I know they really appreciate every single sale.
Another part of the sale of the gear is the photos of the gear being used that will be filtering in as the climbings season hits it's stride. It's going to be fun to see the photos and read the stories.
Cheers and thank you all very much!
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Wow, this is such amazing and wonderful news. Thank you Mark and to all the generous donors and buyers. I can't wait to see more photos of Ian's spirit living on!!
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Ron Anderson
Trad climber
Soon to be Nipple suckling Liberal
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NICE Job Mr Hudon and all those that will put Ians Chi to use up in the rare atmposhpere of vertical worlds.
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Michelle Gill
climber
Redding, CA
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Wonderful beyond words. Kudos to all of you. Mark, you are my hero!
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Kudos to Mark for going the extra mile x2. Always sad to see any decent person check out, but this kind of thing can take a small bit of the pain out of it, ,and bring a slice of happiness and light to even a hard persons heart.
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Mar 10, 2013 - 11:44am PT
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Okay, we had a little mix up in that final sale, no big deal, it got straightened out and everyone is happy.
I do have these two final items to sell.
A pair of Large Metolius gloves. Wrap a tape around you hand and if it's 8.5 inches, these gloves will fit fine. They are brand new. $35.
The Helmet is a brand New Petzl Meteor III, $99.
Neither price includes shipping.
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Cosmiccragsman
Trad climber
AKA Dwain, from Apple Valley, Ca. and Vegas!
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Mar 10, 2013 - 12:12pm PT
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Woo WHOOOOO!!!
Part of Ian's ESSENCE is going to be, thru many people, ALIVE, and having FUN,
in the Mountains this year, and years to come!
A BIG Thanks should go to, Mark, For putting this together,
and helping out Michelle!
Remember, Michelle, You BETTER be staying in contact on, ST, with your
ST Family.
:)
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Mar 10, 2013 - 05:27pm PT
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C'mon guys and gals, SOMEONE needs a helmet and gloves!
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Michelle Gill
climber
Redding, CA
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Mar 12, 2013 - 08:30am PT
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I wait with eager anticipation at the thought of seeing Ian's gear being put to use! And, you there, Cosmic...of COURSE I will be keeping in touch. You folks are like a family to me now. My husband lives on through the kindness of the Taco Stand. And I will definitely be there to see it!!!
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Michelle Gill
climber
Redding, CA
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Mar 14, 2013 - 08:52am PT
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Just feel like bumping this to top again.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Mar 14, 2013 - 08:59am PT
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Michelle, so weird.....not ten minutes ago I dropped something in the mail for you.
With spring around the corner and all it's promises of renewal and rebirth.....when you've had to leave behind such a huge chunk of your life it just doesn't seem like spring should come. I've never experienced a loss like yours so I can't say I know how you feel, just that yours and Charlie's spirits are certainly felt far and wide!
Susan
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Mar 14, 2013 - 03:37pm PT
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"The lofty mountains and the seas,
Being mountains, being seas,
Both exist and are real.
But frail as flowers are the lives of men,
Passing phantoms of this world.”
A year ago, Ian was so excited about the upcoming Spring which was to mark his comeback climb. Tomorrow marks 4 months since he left us. still hard to believe... I guess Time and Death are two things I will always have a hard time comprehending.... I know there is more on 'the other side' and Ian has made his presence known on more than one occasion... but still ....
I will look forward to his 'trip' up the Cap with Mark this Spring, I have a feeling that is going to be an awesome climb! Will definitely look forward to those pics as well :))
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Michelle Gill
climber
Redding, CA
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Mar 17, 2013 - 08:00am PT
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St. Paddy's Day Bump!
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Mar 17, 2013 - 08:10am PT
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I've been thinking a bit about going up on El Cap with Ian's ashes. I'll do a little video of it.
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Mar 17, 2013 - 04:53pm PT
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That would be sweet Mark! I'm cryin already. When are you going??
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Mar 17, 2013 - 07:40pm PT
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I'll be there passing through Redding on the evening of the 30th of May and will be arriving Yosemite the next day.
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Michelle Gill
climber
Redding, CA
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Mar 17, 2013 - 08:58pm PT
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Oh Mark!!! I simply cannot wait to meet you in person & give you a part of my husband. A piece of my heart, really. What a spiritual thing this is. Words simply cannot express it. To think of you spreading some of his ashes on his beloved El Cap....like I said, there are no words. My Charlie (Ian) was such a unique, wonderful man. Thank you Mark for recognizing that and becoming his inspiration. It is so fitting that you are taking part of him with you on a big wall climb. #he lived to climb ---- #his legacy lives on.
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