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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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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jan 13, 2013 - 11:30pm PT
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ice in Ouray this time of year?
really? whodathunk.
I have a three day weekend next week. Was thinking hotsprings and ice climbing. Ouray? really? Jim?
Thanks for posting this up.
A little trivia - it was Jello that gave me the inspiration for the first official SushiFest. I wish I could find that first post.
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=300170&msg=301354#msg301354
the post that started it all.
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
WA, & NC & Idaho
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Jan 13, 2013 - 11:36pm PT
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Awesome and inspiring for sure!!!
Thanks Jim and Jeff!
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BMcC
Trad climber
Livermore
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Jan 14, 2013 - 12:47am PT
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Thanks for posting this, Jim. I was amazed in the mid-70's when I first became aware of Jeff and some of what he had already accomplished in climbing, tool development, new routes, writing, and photography, ... and continue to be amazed when I am reminded of what he has accomplished since.
Thank you Jeff for all you have done for climbing and for the inspiration you've given many of us!
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TrundleBum
Trad climber
Las Vegas
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Jan 14, 2013 - 01:50am PT
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Wow !
I don't know what to say, I am just compelled to say something.
To make note. To offer recognition.
Uncle Jimbo:
Thanks for taking the time/effort to put this post together.
I know what your Brotherhood with Jeff means to you.
This thread is at the same time heart saddening...
and a total inspiration.
Our time is short
our dear friends and family...
priceless !
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Fletcher
Trad climber
The great state of advaita
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Jan 14, 2013 - 02:06am PT
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Huzzah! Right on!
Another one worth coming out of hibernation for!
I saw Steve House's tweet of this earlier today and was going to post something, but I'm glad Donini beat me.... done with style and way better!
Go on ya jello! You have the attitude that for life, period, that is immensely inspiring. We should all aspire to that.
Cheers!
Eric
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Michelle
Trad climber
Toshi's Station, picking up power converters.
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Jan 14, 2013 - 02:37am PT
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Awesome!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jan 14, 2013 - 03:04am PT
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Thank you, Mrs. Donini, for the pix!
Groovy-looking tights and the rack's loaded up w/tris!
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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Jan 14, 2013 - 04:02am PT
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i stand. i stomp.
i promote strauss on the playlist.
offering: gruondsplashed steaming chamomile from my icy porch.
also, sprached out for general safe keeping of the jello.
no seriously!
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steveA
Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
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Jan 14, 2013 - 07:53am PT
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That looked like so much fun.
It really must of been a blast to meet up with so many old friends, and
Jim, your lucky to have Angela around to take charge of the tech. stuff!
Wish I had been there!
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jan 14, 2013 - 09:36am PT
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How freekin' cool is this?
Thanks Jim, and hats off to Jeff, again and again and again......
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 14, 2013 - 09:44am PT
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Jeff's article about Zion in Ascent is what got me curious about the place.
Did anybody get a photo of the Jeff Lowe Award?
That sculptor made an interesting piece.
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Snowmassguy
Trad climber
Calirado
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Jan 14, 2013 - 10:20am PT
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Well done! Great job facilitating this. Jello is likely why I started ice climbing 20+ years ago. I remember seeing him climb in Vail I think..... when I was a full on Noob. I remember thinking, I want to climb ice like he does. I certainly never reached that level of proficiency but he certainly inspired me to become better.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jan 14, 2013 - 10:25am PT
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Wow, kinda speechless, unusual for me. Beautiful, wonderful history, love and support...
Susan
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
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Jan 14, 2013 - 11:09am PT
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I was fortunate to meet both Jeff, and Jim(on separate occasions) a few years ago
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 14, 2013 - 11:12am PT
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What a splendid occasion and report!
Thanks for sharing the gathering with us.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 14, 2013 - 11:24am PT
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I'm with Toker Villain - I still remember the poetry of Jeff's Zion article.
Coincidentally, I met him in front of the same hanger a couple of years after
that picture was taken. OK, maybe not such a coincidence but I still remember
him standing there shuffling his feet and being polite. Maybe he was just
uncomfortable with me on my knees in supplication?
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 14, 2013 - 11:42am PT
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The Jeff Lowe Service Award
What could be more fitting than a Foot Fang?
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Jan 14, 2013 - 11:56am PT
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Nice work Jim.
Jeff giving an inspiring slide show in Vancouver in 76/77 that helped shape our ideas of what it meant to be a REAL CLIMBER.
Respect.
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TwistedCrank
climber
Dingleberry Gulch, Ideeho
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Jan 14, 2013 - 02:14pm PT
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I hope that Jeff knows how important he has been to so many people. Visionaries like him seem to come around maybe once in a lifetime.
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dirt claud
Social climber
san diego,ca
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Jan 14, 2013 - 04:24pm PT
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Good stuff, TFPU
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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Jan 14, 2013 - 08:58pm PT
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oh man those are sweeeeet pics. Jello's fashion sense was light years ahead of his time I tell ya...
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Conner
Mountain climber
Eden, Utah
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Jan 14, 2013 - 11:17pm PT
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JD here on Jeff's computer. Just finished dinner with Jeff, Connie, Jay Smith, Michael Covington, my wife and a few friends from Ouray. A bunch of us, Jeff included, are going to Bridalveil Falls tomorrow with Pam Roberts to commemorate the one year anniversary of Jack Robert's fatal accident.
One of the things I love about this community is the love and respect people have for their peers. As you grow older these attributes become more and more important.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 14, 2013 - 11:43pm PT
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Thanks, Jim, and congratulations to those honoured!
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bhilden
Trad climber
Mountain View, CA
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Jan 15, 2013 - 12:13am PT
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The photo of Jeff rock climbing in the red and white-striped tights looks like Bishop's Crack.
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o-man
Social climber
Paia,Maui,HI
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Jan 15, 2013 - 12:13am PT
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Thank you Jim, you've put together a worthy piece here!
What a great tribute to a brilliant warrior!
I have soo much RESPECT for both you and Jeff!
Cheers, Olaf
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Jan 15, 2013 - 12:37am PT
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Jim, your loyalty to your friends is impressive and you hang with one hell of a crew.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 15, 2013 - 12:38am PT
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Sounded like quite the party when I talked to Connie.
As you grow older these attributes become more and more important.
Ah, well, simultaneously one forgets to co-ordinate.
I would have, per his wishes, brought you a pinch of Charlie's ashes to add to the ceremony.
Best to all, was good seeing Mike, Jack, Jim, Angela, Malcolm, Mark, et al, (but I'm pissed that I missed Jack's roadside sobriety test, likely a thespian coup.)
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jan 15, 2013 - 08:25am PT
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Yup, an inspiration to me as well.
Cheers Jello!
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chappy
Social climber
ventura
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Jan 15, 2013 - 05:59pm PT
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Great work Jim. Jeff deserves the accolades. Jeff and I crossed paths a number of times BITD--below the Widow's Tear when he was looking to add that to his collection pioneering FAs, in the Icefields campground after he and Mike did the FA of the Grand Central Couloir, and again in Alaska at the glacier airdrop for Denali. He loaned Vern and I shovel that was very useful. Can't believe we never roped up together...I'll miss that experience.
All the best Jeff!
Chappy
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maldaly
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Jan 15, 2013 - 07:30pm PT
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I shot all those pics of Jello climbing and skiing. The candy-stripe tights pictures are somewhere in Eldo, the green tights pic is from Zion and the ski pics are up on Torres Peak. The second post of donini's, the one he called out the quintessential Jello shot, is even more quintessential because he was using a pair of prototype plastic crampons. Those things were bending and flexing all over the place and I kept yelling at him to get off the rock and back on to the approach snow. He said, "Mal, my goal is to break these. I'll never break them if I stay on the snow."
Right.
Climb safe,
Mal
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 15, 2013 - 10:58pm PT
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Yes, those photos were from Malcolm.....thanks mucho! Mal and Jeff go way back, we are coming out with a video tribute for Jeff and Mal's vignettes are funny and poignant.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Jan 15, 2013 - 11:00pm PT
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Hats off!
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Jan 18, 2013 - 12:13am PT
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Thanks Jim and Mal and of course, Connie for setting uup the whole scene. You guys and the ST writers are what keeps me happy. o many kind and generous climbers. I'm proud to be a part of this tribe. I love you all...and I can't miss the chance to say I love all of you. thanks for making my life so wonderfull!
-JelloSpreadAllOverYou
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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Jan 18, 2013 - 01:30am PT
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Inspirational
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Mark Rodell
Trad climber
Bangkok
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Jan 18, 2013 - 08:28pm PT
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Jeff is a stone solid man, a guy I look up to because of how he supports others. And thanks to who put up the pics of Jeff skiing.
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Crag Q
Trad climber
Louisville, Colorado
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Jan 18, 2013 - 08:35pm PT
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Wow. Great pictures Jim!
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roadman
climber
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Jan 19, 2013 - 07:26pm PT
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Jeff was a huge influence on me and many of my early adventures climbing! He continues to inspire me! Hung with him a few times when i worked at the ice park and always felt like he was super down to earth.
Thanks for the pics!
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moacman
Trad climber
Montuckyian Via Canada Eh!
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Jan 19, 2013 - 09:17pm PT
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Too cool........Thanx for sharing Jim....
Stevo
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 19, 2013 - 10:14pm PT
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Alpine climbing in all its complexity, difficulty, and danger dictates, to the wise, that the single most important ingredient in a successful trip is the partner/partners that accompany you.
A better partner than Jeff Lowe is hard to imagine and i have been blessed with great ones.
to note:
Jeff, George Lowe, Michael Kennedy, John Bragg, Jay Wilson, Yvon Chouinard, Jack Tackle, Greg Crouch, Mal Daly, Thom Englebach.
Hundreds of climbing partners, but only a few for the alpine.....does that tell you something?
The best compliment you can give to a climber is that he was a great partner.
Jeff was that to me and to many others.
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radair
Social climber
North Conway, NH
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Feb 11, 2013 - 02:14pm PT
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A great man getting his due recognition. Thanks for posting those wonderful photos & stories.
This is why ST is such a fantastic forum.
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TomCochrane
Trad climber
Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay
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Feb 11, 2013 - 02:32pm PT
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Wonderful and inspiring!
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Feb 11, 2013 - 05:34pm PT
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Jim, fabulous post to a hugely deserving man! Great pictures of an even better celebration. Kudos!!! :-)
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drlin
Trad climber
planet earth
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Feb 11, 2013 - 06:27pm PT
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Not many people earn this kind of tribute. Jeff, you are a big ripple in a giant pond, touched so many lives in a positive, inspiring way. Other than living a lifetime of adventure, isn't that what it's all about? All the best to an old friend.
V. Savage
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Yeti
Trad climber
Ketchum, Idaho
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Feb 11, 2013 - 06:33pm PT
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And, of course, thank you a thousand times, Connie, for all of us who care about Jeff.
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Polar Bear
Mountain climber
Moraga, California
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Feb 12, 2013 - 12:07am PT
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I went to Tahoe College with Jeff Lowe in 1969. Now I see him in a wheel chair. What happened? Steve Thaw, Moraga,California
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Jim Clipper
climber
from: forests to tree farms
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Feb 12, 2013 - 01:01am PT
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glitch in the shell. spirit still looks all up go.
don't know him, but just a bump for the mellow jello fellow. thanks for the stories on the taco. the pictures are definitely something to look up to.
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Turok
Trad climber
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Feb 12, 2013 - 07:16pm PT
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Turok
Trad climber
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Feb 12, 2013 - 07:19pm PT
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Turok
Trad climber
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Feb 12, 2013 - 07:21pm PT
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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Feb 12, 2013 - 07:51pm PT
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All honor to Jeff, a hero to all of us, and an ongoing inspiration.
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melski
Trad climber
bytheriver
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Feb 13, 2013 - 08:51pm PT
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great share jim,,any word on the kickstart project????I havent heard any thing for awhile,,just wondering,,,
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Anastasia
climber
Home
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Feb 13, 2013 - 08:59pm PT
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Jeff is a great guy in and out of the climbing world. I can't imagine not giving him a Standing Ovation.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 13, 2013 - 10:54pm PT
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I have known Jeff for over forty years. His climbing resume is the crem de la crem of American alpinisim. What stands out most is his vision and creativity....he was always one step ahead.
I have been amazed and humbled by the way he has dealt with his life threatening medical issues. Could i do the same? My ego tells me yes, my reason says probably no.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Dec 25, 2013 - 02:12pm PT
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Well deserved acclaim Bump!
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Nohea
Trad climber
Living Outside the Statist Quo
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Dec 25, 2013 - 07:16pm PT
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Sounds like it was an awesome event. Jeff is very worthy to be honored, thanks everyone for sharing the stories and fotos.
Aloha,
Will
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