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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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