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oldguy
climber
Bronx, NY
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 4, 2012 - 10:26am PT
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I recently published my book and managed to set up a website, joefitschen.com. Click the Going Up tag to find out about the book and then click the Buy Going Up tag. For now the book is only available through the website as I dislike Amazon's cannibalization of the publishing industry. Probably pissing in the wind, but sometimes symbolism is all that you can manage. I will also publish blog posts from time to time. The second one, I think, will be about Fitschen's Folly East. (Fitschen's Folly West is covered in the book along with stories of all the other old guys.)
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karodrinker
Trad climber
San Jose, CA
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Right on Joe, I'll check it out. Climbing with you a few years back at the AAC climb in at Royals house is a highlight of my climbing career.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
the crowd MUST BE MOCKED...Mocked I tell you.
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Thx Joe!
Thx Clint for the clickable link too.
Was just reading about an ascent with Royal and Joe in Royal's volume three...
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Ordered and looking forward to the read!
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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Awesome! Just ordered it. Thanks for not going the Amazon route, btw.
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T Hocking
Trad climber
Redding, Ca
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Hi Joe,
Glad your book is available now and will go to the site when I'm done here.
By the way, I was a student of yours at Lassen C.C. (76-78) and remember you having us keep a journal of ideas to be developed for your class.
I went on to become an educator and am teaching in Redding, Ca.
You probably don't remember me, but I would like to thank you 35 years later for two things. First, the education in English class at Lassen and second, the info about climbing in that area.
You told me about Pigeon Cliffs and The Robbins Route there. You also told me about a granite formation near the Thompson Peak lookout. You told me you hadn't been there or climbed there yet, but told me it had possibilities. You know it as Toms Thumb. Turns out I have first ascents at both places from back in the day.
Thanks again for the education on both fronts!
Can't wait to read your book,
Tad Hocking
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Roger Breedlove
climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Congratulations Joe. I look forward to its delivery, just in time for cool weather. I really like the cover art.
Best,
Roger
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Nice going Joe! Now that you're here they can stop calling me the old guy.
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
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Just ordered the book. How very fun to have had a sneak peek last Spring. :D
Can I just say for the record that all you guys calling yourselves "old" or "fossil", etc. easily give me a run for my money, so I'm not buyin' it, okay?!
Looking forward to meeting you at the Oakdale Climbers Festival!
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Fossil climber
Trad climber
Atlin, B. C.
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Good stuff, Joe!
I've had to fight Cindy to get my hands on it, but I love the only slightly OT musings in between the memorable climbing stuff. Lots to identify with there. Also liberated some memories that had been tangled up in cobwebs until now. There's a pic of me in.... what kind of rappel rig? How did we survive those years?
Thanks.
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Jim Brennan
Trad climber
Vancouver Canada
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I just ordered your book Joe and I'm happy to support independent publishers.
It must have been great to climb the Nose in it's original condition !
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TomKimbrough
Social climber
Salt Lake City
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Joe - I just ordered. I'm headed to the Valley on 18 Oct. I'll read it there. I'm glad it's out. Thanks for writing.
TK
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Yodocdau
Social climber
Richmond, va
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lilabiene is correct...please stop with the whole geezer, fossil talk. You guys still rock!
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T Hocking
Trad climber
Redding, Ca
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Oct 10, 2012 - 06:19am PT
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Bump for my English teachers new book.
Thanks for the kind e-mail Joe, can't wait to read the new book!
Tad Hocking
Lassen C.C. 76-78
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
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Oct 16, 2012 - 06:13pm PT
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Read this book!!!
It's what you hope for in every other book, but only truly find once in a blue moon.
Joe, thank you for writing such a wonderful work of literature!
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Oct 16, 2012 - 06:52pm PT
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It'd be so cool to have Joe come out with a bunch of his books and attend Ed Cooper's presentation on Saturday night then attend the Oakdale Climbers' Festival the following weekend. He'd probably sell out of his books, but that might not pay for his plane fare.
Any chance Lila Biene could bring a box of books as luggage? The sales would probably pay for the luggage charge. But I guess we can just buy them directly from Joe.
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
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Oct 16, 2012 - 06:59pm PT
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I'd be happy to bring along a box of books. Just let me know how I can help!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Oct 16, 2012 - 07:25pm PT
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hey there say, oldguy...
wow--thank you so very much for sharing all this neat stuff to read!
very nice link, too...
can't get book now, but i will sure keep yours in mind...
due to you all sharing, i learn so much around here, :)
thank you again...
god bless..
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Oct 22, 2012 - 07:34pm PT
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Joe, looking forward to seeing you again. I am waiting to buy a book directly from you at Oakdale.
Glad to see the book has come to fruition.
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Oct 28, 2012 - 09:57pm PT
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bump
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PhilG
Trad climber
The Circuit, Tonasket WA
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Joe,
Finally saw this thread. I've been waiting to read your book for sometime.
Bump this thread to the top for other climbers looking for 60's vintage history/philosophy.
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T Hocking
Trad climber
Redding, Ca
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Dec 19, 2012 - 03:59pm PT
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Climbing history literature bump for my English teacher at Lassen CC.
Tad
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Dec 19, 2012 - 07:34pm PT
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I'm having a good time reading this...
...great way to get to know Joe and the times.
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T Hocking
Trad climber
Redding, Ca
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Dec 28, 2012 - 08:52am PT
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Golden Age Lit. Bump
I Can't put this book down, great read.
Tad
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PhilG
Trad climber
The Circuit, Tonasket WA
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Feb 19, 2013 - 09:34am PT
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First of all, I would like to thank Joe for writing this book. Thank you for putting in the time and energy to create such a wonderful volume of history. You brought back memories of Tahquitz, swami belts, and pitons, just like crushing bay leaves in my hand brings back emotions of longing for climbing in Yosemite. It has been years since I read a book I enjoyed as much as Going Up.
For the rest of you, I strongly encourage you to read this book. I recommend this book: if you’re a young climber who wants to understand the roots of the “sport” of big wall climbing or if you’re a climber who enjoys an entertaining and well written climbing history book. And, I might add, this book should be read by those interested in the cultural anthropology of the 1950‘s-60’s and how the sport of rock climbing grew into such a popular activity.
For me, an old climber, the true enjoyment came from being reminded of a time when the cliffs were less crowded and happiness was as simple as Yosemite Lodge on a cold, rainy day.
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rrider
climber
Mckinleyville, Ca
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Feb 19, 2013 - 10:42am PT
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I agree with what Phil said. The book is cool! I like Joe’s ability to decode and present some of the passions and experiences which drive and connect some climbers, some musicians, and some seekers who have been connected to a golden age. One gets the opportunity to reexamine their identity via the social fringe peer group, the attraction to certain realms of intellect and ideals, and the pursuit of challenge and glory through climbing.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 19, 2013 - 01:31pm PT
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I bought a copy from you at the Oakdale fest, Joe. What a great read! I really enjoyed your little digressions into popular culture of the time. What a time to grow up and Go Up.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 31, 2013 - 11:23pm PT
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Bump.
Pardon me.
Bump.
Sorry.
Bump.
My bad.
--Bump D. Bumpup.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Apr 10, 2013 - 05:12pm PT
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Literary Bump...
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