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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 13, 2013 - 06:49pm PT
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Jeff and Connie made it to the Ouray Ice Festival just in time for the presentation of the first annual "Jeff Lowe Award."
Jeff was on the stage for the presentation.
The award is given for outstanding service to the Ouray Ice Park and Festival. Bill and Jeff go back twenty years. Bill was instrumental in the development of both the Park and the Festival.
The Bird was there to celebrate.
A great evening culminated with Hayden Kennedy's phenomenal slide lecture
Mark and Jeff tied in together many times.
A retrospective of Jeff's unparalleled career.
First ascenting in Alaska
Some images of Jeff on Latok 1
Jeff is the single most important person in bringing ice climbing to where it is today.
Jeff at the 1998 Ice Fest awards ceremony
Not many climbers make it the cover of Sports Illustrated
Many thanks to my wife Angela for documenting the evening!
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Where the Hoback and the mighty Snake River meet
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Jan 13, 2013 - 06:55pm PT
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Nice Jim, thanks. I always get itchy for ice tools around Ouray time, but have never made it.
Did you take Bridwell? Really neat to see him there too.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 13, 2013 - 06:57pm PT
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One of Jeff's biggest epics might have been the drive down.
Thursday I was driving in with sideways snow and 20' visibility just a ways south on the San Rafael.
Over 150 miles in 4WD at 25mph.
Too bad I couldn't hang, but driving back it was 12 below and my wiper fluid spouts froze and anytime another vehicle came close I had to pull over to clean my windshield.
Glad he made it in time.
Kyle's footfangs for the next awards!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 13, 2013 - 06:58pm PT
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Ron Gomez brought Jim to the Ice Fest.
Thanks Ron for caring enough to make the drive in winter conditions.
same to
Toker Villan, the other Ron.
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zBrown
Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
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Jan 13, 2013 - 07:03pm PT
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Done bien excelentamente - Jim - thanks.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jan 13, 2013 - 07:06pm PT
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hey there say, donini... what a wonderful share!! thanks so much
for getting us all to be part of this, picture-wise!
congratulations to jeff!!! and many cheers!!
and three cheers to ron, for getting jeff there..!
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
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Jan 13, 2013 - 07:12pm PT
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Jim, thanks for posting up
wish I could have been there
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Jan 13, 2013 - 09:08pm PT
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This thread is an instant classic. Don't have to be an ice climber to know what an icon Jeff is. Thanks for posting this up!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 13, 2013 - 09:09pm PT
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Quintessential Jeff....skis, crampons and rock.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Jan 13, 2013 - 09:13pm PT
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well deserved recognition all around
Ouray Ice Fest is an amazing institution and does itself well by such good works
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Jan 13, 2013 - 09:16pm PT
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WOW!
Talk about history! Thanks for posting this Jim.
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MH2
climber
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Jan 13, 2013 - 09:22pm PT
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A vein of gold.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jan 13, 2013 - 09:26pm PT
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Awesome--So deserving, that's for sure!
Yay Jello!
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jan 13, 2013 - 10:50pm PT
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Fantastic!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Jan 13, 2013 - 10:51pm PT
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It would of been so cool to be in attendance and clapping for the standing ovation.
A well deserved recognition..Congratulations Jeff Lowe and Bill Whitt.
Love the picture of Bill Whitt getting the award from Jello...
and.
Thank you, Mr Donini.
edit..hey, Jello...Miss you around these parts...
sending you much Love.
nita.
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scooter
climber
fist clamp
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Jan 13, 2013 - 11:00pm PT
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Jeff Lowe changed my life. No joke. When I was a 13 year old kid I read about him in my oldest brothers climbing books and mags. He was literally, the one person I wanted to emulate most. Other kids had Micheal Jordan.
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cagey
Trad climber
Vancouver, BC
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Jan 13, 2013 - 11:03pm PT
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Thanks for posting. Always good to recognize those that have shown us the way.
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Jan 13, 2013 - 11:23pm PT
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Wow great photos
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WBraun
climber
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Jan 13, 2013 - 11:24pm PT
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MH2 -- "A vein of gold."
That's got to be it.
Well done men .....
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Jan 13, 2013 - 11:29pm PT
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RIGHT ON!!! Jeff is one of my all time heros. Great to see and thanks for the pics Jim.
All the best to Jeff.
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