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Dru
climber
HELL, BABY, HELL!
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I've climbed on a bunch of churches... if I could find a Mosque with good buildering I'd summit the minaret too.
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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How'd he rap off that thing, did someone hold one end of the rope?
Anybody have a link to more info on the ascent?
Anybody think this is (or is not) an FA?
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mtn
climber
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i hear someone jumar-ed up there with him, so there is probably still some kind of fixed anchor there left by him. can't see him holding the rope as his buddy jumar-ed up to him.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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"I hear"
"can't see"
I prefer to wait for the facts.
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todd-gordon
climber
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Dean broke the law, I broke the law on the Totem Pole, and all the finger pointers have probably broken laws too. Dean will have to deal with the consequences of his Delicate Arch ascent,... I had no consequences for my ascent of the Pole, everyone has to deal with "The Man" We sleep in the beds we make for ourselves. For those of you who have strong feeling towards our native American population, action speaks louder than words; I personally chose to move to Lukachukai, Arizona, and for years of my life, helped the Navajo people to better themslves and make their world a better place for their children; I know that doesn't give me the right to break their stupid-ass climbing bans, but I do know something about the Navajo, their plight, and why they have lame-o bans on climbing on their reservation....... to quote Piton Ron..."You best chew on all your facts before you spit out a half-baked condemnation of Gordon." If you blindly follow all of our government's rules, you will be the fool;.....use your OWN brain, and don't rely on some misguided politician to call the plays.....and if you play....sometimes you must pay. Sac up , stand up tall, and live your life by the rules YOU know are right and can sleep at night with . Dean did. Alot of people do.
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smidogg
Trad climber
berkeley
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You guys are all up here bitching about Dean climbing a formation while all this time the MORMONS are HELL BENT on drilling anywhere they can in the desert. Remember to them the earth is thiers to use as they wish.
You wanna save desert climbing, go after the LDS.
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atchafalaya
Trad climber
California
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TG, I respect your opinions, but this statement seems like it skirts the issue. "Dean will have to deal with the consequences of his Delicate Arch ascent".
If it was only the case of Dean having to deal with it, then I agree, no big deal. But such a blatant disregard of the rules prohibiting climbing on named arches creates a bigger issue; access problems and land manager/climber relation problems.
I lived for two summers in monticello and Green River Utah. I learned Delicate Arch is the symbol of the parks, photogs from around the world flock there to catch it in just the right light. Just seeing the image makes me think Utah.
What do you think the reaction of the Hardy Ranch owner is to climbers breaking the rules(she basically owns indian creek)? Surely she heard of Deans ascent.
One thing is for sure, and thats that Park Service Officials are currently in meetings to formulate a response and plan to prevent this from happening again, and deciding issues relating to climbing in the parks. And for what? So a sponsored climber can get a photo opportunity? Sad... Sneak up and send the f$#%^%thing no cameras? I would give Dean congrats...
Dont get me wrong. I ilke to say F$#@ the govt as well, but not if it affects you, or the climbers in bumf$#% nowhere who are locals to whatever choss piles affected.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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"she basically owns indian creek" - not any more.
Besides, I don't think this is the sort of issue Heidi had real problems with. Spooking cattle, dropping rocks in the yard, swimming in the res, etc, are another story.
but I agree, this was a dumb choice to promote.
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todd-gordon
climber
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Atchafalaya;.... you are correct... What we do as individuals oftentimes effects us climbers as a group;... AND, just think of all the "loose cannons " out there in the climbing world! Hopefully, Dean's decision to climb this beautiful arch will not trickle down to more government control, bogus restrictions, and govermental strongarm bullsh#t. WE DO sleep in the bed we make for OURSELVES... but we, as a climbing communtiy, ALSO all sleep in the same bed together.......(And let's not pick on the Mormans.... what about all those hot Morman chicks?)... thanks for the insight!
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JuanDeFuca
Big Wall climber
Stoney Point
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Breaking News -
Potter holed up in cheap motel outside of Moab, Federal agents have surrounded the building!
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
boulder, co
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Juan wrote: Breaking News -
Potter holed up in cheap motel outside of Moab, Federal agents have surrounded the building!
F*#king classic.
My opinion: wrong place, wrong rock/arch, wrong reasons.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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OMG it just so happens THAT I'M HOLED UP IN A CHEAP MOTEL OUTSIDE MOAB.
Hmmm. There sure is a lot of dust and noise outside. I better strap on some hardware and go out there....
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grover
Social climber
Akanada
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How do the fans of delicate arch feel now, that the arch aint so delicate....... now?
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JuanDeFuca
Big Wall climber
Stoney Point
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Breaking News!
Federal Agents have cleared the motel in Moab. No Potter?
Note Found in Room stating -
You f*#king Feds will not take me alive and I will climb any damm Arch I please. I am Dean Potter dammit!
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bvb
Social climber
flagstaff arizona
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this just in: multiple LDS "sleeper cells" have been activated and have been instructed to terminate the vile gentile POTTER with extreme prejudice.
meanwhile, back at the temple, potter and his entire family tree are the ongoing recipients of radically accelerated "proxy" baptisms.
may god have mercy on your souls.
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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May 10, 2006 - 12:30am PT
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[edit, you're right, boring ...]
News at 11.
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salad
climber
San Diego
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May 10, 2006 - 12:47am PT
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sssssssssslllllllllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaab!!!!
boring.
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cjain
Mountain climber
Lake Forest, CA
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May 10, 2006 - 01:13am PT
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See below. "Effective May 9, 2006..." -- this would seem to imply that PRIOR to May 9, 2006, climbing on the arches might not have been prohibited.
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http://www.nps.gov/arch/pphtml/newsdetail23210.html
NEWS
Arches National Park Announces Climbing Closures
Date
May 09, 2006
Contacts
Laura Joss, 435-719-2201
Karen McKinlay-Jones, 435-719-2222
Effective May 9, 2006, under the authority of Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1, Section 1.5(a)(1), all rock climbing or similar activities on any arch or natural bridge named on the United States Geological Survey 7.5 minute topographical maps covering Arches National Park are prohibited.
In addition, slacklining in Arches National Park is prohibited. Slacklining is defined as walking on a rope or other line that is anchored between rock formations, trees, or any other natural features. Height of the rope above the ground is immaterial.
These closures are based upon a determination that such action is necessary for the maintenance of public health and safety, protection of environmental or scenic values, protection of natural resources and avoidance of conflict among visitor use activities.
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Russ Walling
Social climber
Same place as you, man...... (WB)
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May 10, 2006 - 01:27am PT
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See below. "Effective May 9, 3006..." -- this would seem to imply that PRIOR to May 9, 2006, climbing on the arches might not have been prohibited.
So I guess we have 1000 years to crack that thing off. Start training now.
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