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10b4me
Ice climber
Happy Boulders
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Mar 25, 2013 - 11:34am PT
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Sorry Patrick, you are reading way more into what I said.
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briham89
Big Wall climber
san jose, ca
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Mar 25, 2013 - 11:51am PT
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When Chris wanted to "learn" trad he went and onsighted the Rostrum. It would be cool to see him back in the valley though for sure.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Mar 25, 2013 - 11:54am PT
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Didn't he try to onsight free the nose a few years ago?
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saltandgranite
Trad climber
Yosemite, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 25, 2013 - 06:48pm PT
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You are correct, Brandon. From what I've heard Sharma just doesn't really care about the valley... certainly not on the level that you need to. This is really where TC took a left and Sharma took a right with their obsessions so many years ago. But you better believe he could crack climb if he wanted to.
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Kalimon
Trad climber
Ridgway, CO
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Mar 25, 2013 - 09:34pm PT
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Already a classic archival photo!
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Adamame
climber
Santa Cruz
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Mar 25, 2013 - 11:22pm PT
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I just got back from six weeks in Spain climbing at Oliana. Watching Chris and Adam in the final stages of this route was really eye openning. Gave me a huge respect for Sport Climbing as a legitimate form of climbing. Much respect to Chris and Adam, both super amazing people on many levels.
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gonzo chemist
climber
Fort Collins, CO
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Mar 26, 2013 - 01:11pm PT
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"When Chris wanted to "learn" trad he went and onsighted the Rostrum."
I believe he onsighted the Alien Roof finish to the Rostrum also. Sooooooooo, yeah.
If I were Sharma, I'm not sure I'd bother with the valley either. Have you seen where he LIVES?? 50 world class cliffs within an hour of his house.
The valley has awesome climbing, that's for sure. But what a clusterf*#k that place is as far as logistics. There's a reason that many hardcore Valley denizens, like even Cedar Wright, moved away.
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Rankin
Social climber
Greensboro, North Carolina
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Mar 26, 2013 - 01:47pm PT
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^ Agreed. For people who like steep sport climbing, the Valley is almost all slab. Further, Sharma onsighted Excellent Adventure when he was 19 years old.
Edit: He was 17 at the time he onsighted Excellent Adventure.
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Adamame
climber
Santa Cruz
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Mar 26, 2013 - 02:04pm PT
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He might be in The Valley sooner then you would think.
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Mike Friedrichs
Sport climber
City of Salt
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Mar 26, 2013 - 04:09pm PT
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Ummm, perhaps not everyone agrees that the valley is the center of the universe.
After I climbed limestone in Spain I had no desire to go back to the valley and do the same move over and over again.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Mar 26, 2013 - 04:17pm PT
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Well - that climb, La Dura Dura, seemed to be pretty damned hard, even for Sharma!
I wonder who else, besides be and Ondra, has been getting on it, and how they have been doing. A time lapse film of a stream of triers would probably be a bit amusing to see....
Have to wonder how much more difficulty is humanly possible. Although, I saw one of you Supertopo guys had posted (on Facebook) about some new "Gecko Skin" development that, if used in a climbing gear application, seemed might make holding on almost a moot point.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 26, 2013 - 06:38pm PT
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I have no doubt that Chris Sharma could become one of the world's best trad climbers if he chose to.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Mar 26, 2013 - 08:46pm PT
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^ Has an interviewer ever asked him if he has interest in with gear climbing, or mountaineering for that matter?
On the other hand - why do we suggest a sport climber ought to desire gear climbing? We don't think people who rock climb, gear or sport, should seek out high altitude routes. Nor do we think they should start bouldering highball lines.
Maybe some of us are gear snobs(the horreur!)
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kennyt
climber
Woodfords,California
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Mar 26, 2013 - 08:48pm PT
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I thought the second ascent didn't count unless it was done by a twelve year old girl??
EDIT: Just funning, Chris won't be outdone very easily.
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KP Ariza
climber
SCC
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Mar 26, 2013 - 10:46pm PT
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All the little girls are on 5.10 and 511 cracks in Woodfords Canyon......and spraying all over the web about it
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Mar 26, 2013 - 10:51pm PT
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when I head over that direction I'll flash it and then downrate it.
my typical fashion
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kennyt
climber
Woodfords,California
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Mar 26, 2013 - 10:54pm PT
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All the little girls are on 5.10 and 511 cracks in Woodfords Canyon......and spraying all over the web about it
Ken Ariza, sorry we missed you and your friends!
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Mar 26, 2013 - 11:04pm PT
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Seeing him in his formative (although he seemed already very 'formed') years around Santa Cruz, as many have said, a very unassuming young man. Kind, gracious...
Always great to see him to continue to make wonderful accomplishments.
Susan
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Rankin
Social climber
Greensboro, North Carolina
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Mar 26, 2013 - 11:29pm PT
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Sharma is rare because he performs at the highest level but does not exude the snippiness and competitiveness of most top athletes. California cool at it's finest.
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Adamame
climber
Santa Cruz
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Mar 26, 2013 - 11:48pm PT
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Happeigirl, No one else has tried it whatsoever.
Chris has a new project next La Dura Dura that he has also been trying a lot and its also likely a 9B+ and in my mind a way cooler looking route. Its the line of draws to the right in my photo earlier in this thread.
And like I said you may see Chris in the Valley sooner than later. It should be obvious what project he will be on.
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