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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 24, 2015 - 08:52am PT
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Aug 24, 2015 - 11:27am PT
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Aww.... Boris.., it wasn't the same without you this year bro!
Looking forward to meeting the new pups bud.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Oct 19, 2015 - 09:20am PT
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Wow! Summer sure flys when you're having fun!!!
Things have been looking up for me. Big time. I've met this amazing lady Erin, who has captured my heart. She's fun, funny, smart and beautiful, amongst many other things. I feel lucky to be rolling with her.
I would say my foot is now at 75%, and i'm still regaining feeling. Most of my motor control issues have resolved themselves, but fine control of my left leg is still spotty at times.
A couple weeks ago I swapped pitches with my friend Heather on Angel's crest. 15 or so pitches and some challenging ones at that. Those of you who have followed this from the beginning know what an accomplishment that is for me. I truly thought I might never get back up there, and i was even able to go to work the next day and be productive!
I am very happy these days and I feel as if i'm a phoenix reborn from the ashes. I'm starting a new life and anything is possible if I put my mind to it!!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Oct 19, 2015 - 09:27am PT
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Wow, some of us can only dream of having 'motor issues' that would allow us to swing leads
on Angels Crest! ;-)
Yer an inspiration!
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Oct 19, 2015 - 09:32am PT
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Always sending Big Mike good vibes, needed or not.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Oct 19, 2015 - 01:28pm PT
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Wow, some of us can only dream of having 'motor issues' that would allow us to swing leads
on Angels Crest! ;-)
Yer an inspiration!
Thanks Riles. I'm a pretty lucky incomplete paraplegic for sure. I have age on my side too, which i have come to realize is a greater advantage than i gave it credit for.. Hope you are well!
Thanks Chris!! You too buddy! Hopefully we can hang soon!
Thanks Tami, it was so fun hanging with you and Phil! I'm going after work.. I like what you first said to me about Erin.. "She's certainly not catch and release!!" LOL!! Season isn't quite over yet.. Any climbing itch left to scratch?? ;)
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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Oct 19, 2015 - 04:13pm PT
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a splendid chapter
in the ever-animated
story of our
canadian champion.
i am happy for you
mike.
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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Oct 19, 2015 - 06:24pm PT
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Excellent to hear, Mike.
Andy Traslin and I were on Angel's Crest 6 of October and you are in mind whenever I do that route. Phoenix for sure.
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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Oct 20, 2015 - 08:53am PT
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"She's certainly not catch and release!!" I think Tami was telling you to mount her on your wall.
Awesome hearing from you last week and the updates on your positive times.
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