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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Feb 25, 2013 - 03:16pm PT
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So, so, so cool!
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Feb 25, 2013 - 03:21pm PT
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G'damn those feckin' geezers anyway....I hate them.
But I will meet them on top with steak and beers just in case they make it!!
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The Larry
climber
Moab, UT
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Feb 25, 2013 - 03:21pm PT
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Cool. Gives me hope.
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darkmagus
Mountain climber
San Diego, CA
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Feb 25, 2013 - 03:22pm PT
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So awesome!!!
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Feb 25, 2013 - 03:22pm PT
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Yes, that's really cool. The ascent will be followed with the same interest as the Nose record from the other side of the pond...
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Feb 25, 2013 - 03:29pm PT
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I saw that the AARP is sending a film crew.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Feb 25, 2013 - 03:31pm PT
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Geritol, Depends, Metamucil and Viagra have signed on as sponsors!
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bhilden
Trad climber
Mountain View, CA
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Feb 25, 2013 - 03:34pm PT
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Yeah, yeah, yeah! These guys are just hoping to score some free gear from potential sponsors:-)
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Don Paul
Big Wall climber
Colombia, South America
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Feb 25, 2013 - 03:35pm PT
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This plus we have Mark Hudon the oldest man to ever solo El Capitan. I'm feeling younger all the time.
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Alexey
climber
San Jose, CA
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Feb 25, 2013 - 03:40pm PT
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I wish them fun day. If I would know the day of the assent- I'll take my binocular and popcorn and camp in the Meadow to cheer them up
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Feb 25, 2013 - 04:03pm PT
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What the hell are they going to do with viagra up there?
I thought the whole point was not to bivy.
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steveA
Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
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Feb 25, 2013 - 04:13pm PT
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I have no doubt they will get it done.
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Feb 25, 2013 - 04:19pm PT
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Between this story and the Turbanned Tornado, I am feeling very young today. Dream big! Like that new commercial says, spme of us don't peak in our 20's.
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Roots
Mountain climber
SoCal
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Feb 25, 2013 - 04:28pm PT
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Best of luck - that is badass!
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WyoRockMan
Trad climber
Flank of the Bighorns
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Feb 25, 2013 - 04:29pm PT
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What is the over-under? 10 hours?
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Feb 25, 2013 - 04:38pm PT
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Oh boy...oh men I guess!
Yippee
Susan
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Feb 25, 2013 - 04:44pm PT
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git some!
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
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Feb 25, 2013 - 04:58pm PT
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would like to be there to watch this
Geritol, Depends, Metamucil and Viagra
Viagra?
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pc
climber
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Feb 25, 2013 - 04:58pm PT
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Kick ass....er....Nose!
and
Have fun.
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jopay
climber
so.il
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Feb 25, 2013 - 05:50pm PT
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I have no doubt they will "represent" us older climbers and do us proud.
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Spanky
Social climber
boulder co
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Feb 25, 2013 - 06:02pm PT
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Super cool I hope I'm there to see it in June
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Feb 25, 2013 - 06:08pm PT
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Awesome. This will be worth taking a trip to the Valley to see!
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Feb 25, 2013 - 06:11pm PT
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So right now, no one has a longer El Cap life than me 38 years from my first to latest route. Jim will shatter that record resoundingly!
Sweet! Go Jim!
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slabbo
Trad climber
fort garland, colo
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Feb 25, 2013 - 06:41pm PT
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i will contact Rubin and SA- THEN it will be an old timers deal
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
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Feb 25, 2013 - 07:01pm PT
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Not sure which is more awesome...the mission or that Donini is itching to break out of his comfort zone.
Awesomeness.
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Don Paul
Big Wall climber
Colombia, South America
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Feb 25, 2013 - 07:06pm PT
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viagra no, but maybe a little nitroglycerin.
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WBraun
climber
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Feb 25, 2013 - 07:10pm PT
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It can't be done.
One must retire and stay home and watch Jerry Springer episodes at their age.
There's no climbs for old men ......
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slabbo
Trad climber
fort garland, colo
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Feb 25, 2013 - 07:17pm PT
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W- areyou speaking from experience ?
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
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Feb 25, 2013 - 08:06pm PT
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Awwww....Werner...ya broke my heart.
I thought there was hope for me yet, if I applied myself really diligently for another 25 years or so...
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bmacd
Trad climber
100% Canadian
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Feb 25, 2013 - 08:09pm PT
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So awesome ! Git er done boys !!
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ms55401
Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
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Feb 25, 2013 - 08:23pm PT
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total n00bs
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Feb 25, 2013 - 08:24pm PT
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Man, these guys are just ruining all the benefits of aging. What the hell are we gonna use for excuses now?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Feb 25, 2013 - 08:49pm PT
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Sweet, old guys goin' fast!
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Leggs
Sport climber
Home away from Home
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Feb 25, 2013 - 08:52pm PT
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Awesome. Completely awesome.
would like to be there to watch this
I'm with 10b on that one!
~peace
~Leggs
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johnboy
Trad climber
Can't get here from there
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Feb 25, 2013 - 09:15pm PT
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A whole rack of blue #3 BD c4's for the
NIAD ought to be a record too.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 25, 2013 - 09:34pm PT
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Whatever mark this strong team sets in the 69 and older category won't be challenged for a good long while I betcha.
Unless you are committed to following the original route, the free variation from Sickle (5.10d) to reach the very bottom of the Stovelegs is direct and allows you to easily bypass the average party dealing with two pendulums. Fun way to stretch out the Stovelegs too!
Old School Rules!
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Feb 25, 2013 - 09:47pm PT
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Jeeez Mark, what the heck, 38 years ago? What were you, 4 when you first climbed it?
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Feb 25, 2013 - 10:26pm PT
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As a NIAD climber how do you get passed several other parties that are in the middle of their leads while you are going for it? That may make it complicated, there are a lot of ppl on el cap when they are going.
The monkeys are sendin!
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Feb 25, 2013 - 10:34pm PT
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Seriously, sponsorship opportunities here are major.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Feb 25, 2013 - 10:46pm PT
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Stoked! Go Guys. What's a number? We've already discussed how many wiener youth there are. Ever go to a climbing gym.....? Ouch, did I say that?
Speaking of Ouch, I miss you mega, Dude. You would put a FINE tweak on this topic. A great cartoon of Donini, Lowe and .....an Ouch to make it a funny gift to all of us.
Love you Ouch! Cheers, lynnie
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Snowmassguy
Trad climber
Calirado
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Feb 26, 2013 - 12:07am PT
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You guys should put some serious thought into what you wear. Forget modern comfortable/practical clothing. I vote for either powder blue leisure suits or maybe something along the lines of 60's psychedelic . Either way you guys will crush it. Looking forward to hearing about your success.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Feb 26, 2013 - 12:14am PT
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"Donini and Lowe, along with a 20-year-old friend, completed the Evolution Traverse in the Sierra in a fast two days in 2010. The remote, eight-mile route crosses nine peaks over 13,000 feet, with extensive fourth- and fifth-class climbing that they climbed almost entirely free-solo. At the time, they were 67 and 66, respectively."
Man, that's feckin' cool.
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Feb 26, 2013 - 12:18am PT
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Donini is super stoked about the climb. It's a go for sure.
Go guys. So cool. Thanks for keeping Stoke Alive!
Plaid
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karodrinker
Trad climber
San Jose, CA
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Feb 26, 2013 - 12:35am PT
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what's Earners el cap lifespan?
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Feb 26, 2013 - 08:14am PT
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I'm sure they'll do it!
Just wish I could be there to watch it--though elcap-pics will
no doubt document it well!
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Gilroy
Social climber
Bolderado
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Feb 26, 2013 - 08:43am PT
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G-d bless Dougald. I love his writing and in-the-know timeliness but can just imagine George cringing with this announcement given his very real aversion to anything close to spray.
That being said, 'Go, Geezers!'
Oremus
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Feb 26, 2013 - 09:01am PT
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God only knows what kind of priapismic state this kind of news will put Mark and Max into, we can only hope the two youngsters survive the resulting onslaught of activity.
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mcreel
climber
Barcelona
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Feb 26, 2013 - 09:03am PT
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OK, if those two old farts do NIAD, then I'm doing HDIAD by the time I'm 60 (7.5 years for training, should be casual).
Thanks for keeping the dream alive!
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MisterE
Social climber
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Feb 26, 2013 - 09:27am PT
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What a great goal to set - very impressive. Best to Donini and Lowe!
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Feb 26, 2013 - 09:30am PT
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Feb 26, 2013 - 01:27pm PT
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Ha! Guido, no, 18.
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
Panorama City, California & living in Seattle
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Feb 26, 2013 - 02:46pm PT
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They will do just fine on the Nose-In-A-Day.
Just a day of holding is OK. Donini don't eat much anyway.
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Roger Breedlove
climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Feb 26, 2013 - 03:21pm PT
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Whew. What a relief. Jim and George are leading the way. Tangible evidence underpinning audacious hope.
If I had known how much easier it was going to be to wait until my eight decade to climb the Nose, I could have saved a lot of sleepless nights and age anxiety over the past several decades. Most men my age only worry about finding a bathroom and smelling bad: secretly, I had to also worry about never having climbed the Nose.
However, now knowing the benefits of waiting, I can even upgrade my hopes for a NIALT ascent to a NIAD project, blowing right by NIAFDs.
I have 7 more years before I have to seriously work on my training.
Time for a nap and some daytime TV.
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Don Paul
Big Wall climber
Colombia, South America
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Feb 26, 2013 - 03:48pm PT
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Go for it Roger. I think one of these guys is only 69, and will have to do this a second time if they want the 70+ record.
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LongAgo
Trad climber
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Feb 26, 2013 - 06:00pm PT
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If they took me in a haul bag the combined age factor would go way up.
Oops, that's not a proposal.
Have fun guys!
Tom Higgins
LongAgo
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
Panorama City, California & living in Seattle
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Feb 27, 2013 - 02:05am PT
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All joking aside, I'll be watching this event very seriously........while Donini and Lowe are doing the climbing! Will probably be standing room only out in the meadows - they better hurry and get that fence built.
Anyway, I wish them well, that spirit has already lifted my old ass up just a little more.
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damo62
Social climber
Brisbane
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Feb 27, 2013 - 02:14am PT
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So Werner, what's the on the spot fine if this becomes a geezers rescue?
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
Panorama City, California & living in Seattle
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Feb 27, 2013 - 02:28am PT
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Donini don't need no stinkin rescue. Those guys will be better off than some of the younger morons that get on the stone.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Feb 27, 2013 - 02:31am PT
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Hell those guys might have to rescue someone else during their NIAD. But be rescued??? lol
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
Panorama City, California & living in Seattle
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Feb 27, 2013 - 02:36am PT
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That's more like it. Werner could just make sure that nobody goes up there for a few days. LOL.
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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Feb 27, 2013 - 10:30am PT
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I told Jim he should keep quiet... now he and George are going to have to shoulder through a horde of paparazzi when they string on for that thing.
Hilarious.
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Feb 27, 2013 - 10:47am PT
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How about an AARP-NIAD grudge match?
Donini/Lowe
vs
(insert bro-mance here)
While they are a decade younger I would nominate E and Lechlinski.
Maybe have some age graded handicap system, the older you are over 50 the lower the handicap (however that handicap sh#t works)
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Feb 27, 2013 - 11:01am PT
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Handicapping the NIAD?
Hmm lets assume 16hrs=Par
Honnold +14?
Could I please get a -72?
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mareko
Trad climber
San Francisco
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Feb 27, 2013 - 01:08pm PT
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Donini and Lowe, Kick some boooty.
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Conner
Mountain climber
Eden, Utah
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Feb 27, 2013 - 01:15pm PT
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You guys are a real inspiration - Jeff and I will be following your progress! Show the young ones how it's done and Have FUN!
Connie Self and Jello
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TomCochrane
Trad climber
Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay
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Feb 27, 2013 - 10:59pm PT
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let's keep this front page
how about training updates??
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Feb 27, 2013 - 11:04pm PT
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You guys are gonna die fer sure. ;-)
See you later this Summer in the City, Jim?
Let me know & I'll bop on out there.
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Reeotch
Trad climber
4 Corners Area
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Feb 27, 2013 - 11:11pm PT
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Go Team Geezer!!!!!
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matlinb
Trad climber
Albuquerque
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Feb 28, 2013 - 08:57am PT
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For the Race Across America (RAAM) they use the average age of the team. A person I used to ride road bikes with, Durwood was on the 70+ team that shattered the record for 70+ last year and broke the 60+ record by a comfortable margin as well.
In my early 40s I was riding 100 - 150 miles a week and Durward was right in the thick of things with us. He had retired years ago and was devoting his life to riding his road bike.
I know life has plan for all of us and sooner or later age and illness will find us all; but for a lucky few this seems to be well into the 70s or even 80s.
http://www.timesfreepress.com/photos/2012/jul/04/68119/
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Feb 28, 2013 - 09:32am PT
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I'm not sure that this will qualify for for a valid NIAD if there are pre-placed Depends at El Cap Tower and Camp 5.
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Snowmassguy
Trad climber
Calirado
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Feb 28, 2013 - 09:56am PT
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I see a Viagra commercial or maybe Cialis as a prime sponsor. "You never know when you might need to be ready". LEB and T*R will be waiting as a " support" team at legdes along the route.
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TrundleBum
Trad climber
Las Vegas
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Feb 28, 2013 - 11:50am PT
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Donini, yeah yeah yeah...
How many times have I heard'm say something to the effect of...
"The dirty, dusty ditch. Yosemite/Camp4, I am so over that place!"
Sometimes yah just can't get enough.
@Dee ee:
Sweet, old guys goin' fast!
I don't know Mr. Lowe, but using that adjective, I'm not sure you know Donini. (Crotchety 'ole Curmudgeon ;)
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Roxy
Trad climber
CA Central Coast
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Feb 28, 2013 - 12:05pm PT
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2nd the interest in training updates...for personal motivation of course.
perhaps these cats are posting on the "what did you climb today" thread?
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WBraun
climber
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Feb 28, 2013 - 12:07pm PT
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They've been "seen" around the Valley on various climbs.
Leave em alone, they're in serious training ....
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Feb 28, 2013 - 12:53pm PT
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Werner, are you going to coach them on the metaphysics about how they have already succeeded and all that remains is for their bodies to realize it in this world?
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Snowmassguy
Trad climber
Calirado
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What is the over/under on their time? Now that I am getting older, I would vote for a more safety conscious but slower attempt. I would be happy just pulling off the NAID at 40+ years old. Regardless of climb duration , this is a bold and very cool goal. Can't wait to hear about the adventure.
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MisterE
Social climber
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That was damn funny, Skully - cheers, Mate.
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Sherpa for hire let me know if you need a third.
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splitter
Trad climber
Cali Hodad, surfing the galactic plane ~:~
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YER
GONNA
CRUSH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
^^ EDIT: (from 'yer gonna die'.)!
PS - Dood, "yer gonna die!" is what J Muir advised Teddy Roosevelt ("Teddy, yer gonna die!") when he asked Muir for some last minute advice before climbing the tallest Doug Fir they could find (100+ ft) in Yose during a raging winter storm and then proceeded to howl at the wind (just like Muir was notorious for doing).
And Warren Harding, upon hearing of Royal Robbins intentions of doing the SA of the Nose ground up (no fixed pitches) looked him straight in the eye and said, "Royal, yer gonna die!". And, RR famously responded, "Batso, were gonna crush it!".
SO, i felt that Donini & Lowe were more than worthy of a similar distinction. ... wudevah!
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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George and Jim, best wishes,and you're not gonna die, just be careful coming back down the gullies. There you may well, uhhh, forget it.
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Gilberto
Social climber
La Crescenta, CA
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Dang! That's Great guys. Old Farts Rule!
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goss
Trad climber
Portland OR
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So cool you guys are doing this. Have fun!
..wg
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jabbas
Trad climber
phx AZ
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Girls will love you to no end !!
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The Call Of K2 Lou
climber
Squamish
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Mr. (Sir? Emperor?) Donini says in the article:
“It’s important to break out of your comfort zone or else you stagnate,” Words to live by- every day!
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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My prediction 15.5-16.5 hours from base to the top. :)
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Those two can create a team that will likely break 12 hours. Though I've only roped up for a pitch or two with Jim and George over the years, I reckon there will not be much to slow those guys down...
Good luck!
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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They'll get through any teams above them like they were parting the Red Sea
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Why?
Will they be wearing plaid pajamas?
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
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I think there is a distinct possibility of having to rescue them if Donini drops his blue Camalot.
The problem, J-do is finding recently, is that no matter where he goes (and however fast he might go) he still is there damnit. As for George, he obviously burns a hell of a lot cleaner and seems really unearthly in his consistency. Best to them. When is this going to take place?
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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You are best advised not to ask. George is a man of mystery and his peregrinations may or may not be subject to classified purview.
Even the TR might be heavily redacted.
But I cannot imagine donini doing the Nose in a diaper and not carrying a second blue camalot.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Aw, c'mon coz. Some of us have to run off at the mouth a bit as part of the commitment process.
Not all of us are the stalwart dragon slayer that you are.
Some of us will stumble back into the bar all cut up and wondering where that eskimo woman that they wanted you to wrestle is.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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I agree with Coz, it really isn't that newsworthy. As to talking about it in advance, Dougald MacDonald asked me at the AAC meeting in Berkeley if we were keeping it hush, hush. I said no, i didn't care one way or another, thus it ended up on the Climbing Mag. blog and the op picked it up and here it is. Dougald works on editing for the AAC and i thought maybe he, at most, wanted to put something in the AAC newsletter. George and i are both ex officials of the AAC and are both committed to letting climbers know that the AAC isn't comprised of a bunch of old guys sitting around drinking expensive port and smoking Cuban cigars.
You're absolutely right Coz, certainly not an earth shattering event, but possibly a tiny bit inspirational for the aging population here on ST as the recent thread on approaching 60 shows. I hit 70 this Summer so maybe those approaching the big 60 can look forward to another decade.
Just back from two days at Indian Creek....with the cat out of the bag, i need to get serious- the pressure is on!
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Coz-What is it with your negativity concerning Donini all the time? Just curious as it seems pervasive on ST.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Guido, i think Coz and i would have fun climbing together as long as he remembered that age has reduced me to one climbing command....."up rope, i'm not moving!!!"
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
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Well, not that I have a leg to stand on around here, but I think that being a positive life force is newsworthy.
And you are a man after my own heart -- there is nothing better than breaking out of one's comfort zone(s) -- it's been a life-long habit of mine. So there.
:D
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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I don't care if it's newsworthy. We play a stupid game anyway. It's is something fun to banter about on a climbing message board.
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Don Paul
Big Wall climber
Colombia, South America
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Newsworthy yes but remember that reporters want to turn people into cartoon characters for their stories. If you're going to be a cartoon character, make sure you design it not them.
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pk_davidson
Trad climber
Albuquerque, NM
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Mar 11, 2013 - 01:55pm PT
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Hmmm, let's see.
J-Do, an icon of American climbing. Been cranking for what? 50+ years?
hard core off width climber, Patagonia wunder kid-man-thenoldfart.
GL - arguably climbing harder moves than anyone else at the time.
Moving towards (or reached 70) and they're planning a NIAD?
Freaking A Right that's news worthy.
Kerist coz, 70 year old guys even thinking about something like this?
And you want to whine on the parade ? Wake up man.
Is it more news worthy after the fact, yeah, sure.
But these guys don't spew and beat their own drums.
The fact the thread has 100+ responses indicates the level of interest.
I say they flash it.
And if they don't, so what. The attempt is awesome and is what really matters!
Go lads go!
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Mar 11, 2013 - 02:21pm PT
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Whether they succeed or not they will certainly put a few new wrinkles on the NIAD history.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Mar 11, 2013 - 02:37pm PT
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My Mother always told me, don't talk about what you are going to do, just go out and do it.
I agree with that, but some times telling others about something you going to do gives you a bit extra motivation to train harder. Even though I climb for myself if I tell someone I will do something, it puts a bit more pressure on me to do it..climbing is not only about crushing hard routes. There is much more to it, like individual stories of people pushing their limits etc. Even though I don't think the chose a hard enough objective to give them a REAL challenge with big epic potential etc. Jim did Positive Vibrations on the Hulk a few years ago and has done so much climbing that he forgot more about it than I will ever learn. lol. I think The Shield in a day would be a better challenge for him :)
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Mar 11, 2013 - 03:27pm PT
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Perhaps you mistake Climbing Mag as a "News" source. That may be more to the point.. lol. It seems Donini agrees with you on the "newsworthy" point I'm sure he just shakes his head bemusedly if he even thinks about it much.
It is as good a discussion topic as any on ST though.
I do think that certain "projects" are reasonable for articles in Magazines. Some Climbers have developed high enough reputation that their "projects" under progress are given a better than average level of respect. Caldwell's New Dawn, Hans and Alex'es speed attempt last year prior to sucess. Conrad and friends Meru the same. For that matter whether you like it or not Coz if it were leaked that you had some cool new project most folks would find it noteworthy based on your stellar credentials.
Certainly Donini and Lowe have the credentials that many feel this goal is almost in the bag before it's attempted. I know it's not quite that simple and nothing is done till it's done. But we sure have a high level of confidence in them.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Mar 11, 2013 - 03:32pm PT
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Next thing coz will be telling us is that he is an even more important free climber than Ament!
;-)
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Mar 11, 2013 - 03:37pm PT
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Dude, it's a forum. People talk about things, perhaps too much.
News as you talk of it is dead. Yeah, there will be write ups of notable ascents in the AAJ and Alpinist, but this is not that.
It's people talking about something that inspires them. It creates conversation. What is wrong with that?
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Mar 11, 2013 - 03:48pm PT
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+1 what Brandon said. It's all just talking about climbing and wishing and hoping anyway, mental masturbation at its finest.
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craig mo
Trad climber
L.A. Ca.
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Mar 11, 2013 - 04:12pm PT
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with the crowd out of sight
I'll bet they do it at night
How about a special brew NIAD OGx2
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Snowmassguy
Trad climber
Calirado
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Mar 11, 2013 - 04:29pm PT
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Yosemite needs paparazzi. I am not talking quality Tom Evans photos, I'm talking Hollywood style stuff. Supertopo is kinda like the TMZ of the climbing world. Photogs lurking behind boulders, trees and even on larger ledge systems.
Maybe Supertopo could start paying for photos of interest. Come on who would not want to see 2 startled old dudes/climbing legends trying to smack an annoying photographer with a blue camelot as they approach a training climb. Think of all the other Yosemite shenanigans that could be documented forever on the internets. ST could become a huge revenue stream and CMac could make tax deductible donations to all the fundraisers on the fourm.
OK I am done, that is my troll for the day
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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How is the training going? I kind of want to do NIAD too. Not sure if ready, but sounds challenging as hell ATM.
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Gene
climber
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Vitaliy,
My bookie has the date of your NIAD over/under as 5/1/2013.
g
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Is there going to be a pay per view webcast?
;)
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nutjob
Sport climber
Almost to Hollywood, Baby!
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I dunno... single push on 5/1/2013 maybe, but IAD might be until end of summer for the Vit-meister. Back on topic with the geriatric badass IAD attempt! Rumors, sitings of training in progress, backpacks filled with stones, etc.
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