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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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May 31, 2013 - 05:31pm PT
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Nothing short of inspiring.
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
From Panorama City, CA
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May 31, 2013 - 08:08pm PT
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What was the actual time for the climb? I can't find that info without spending too much time. Is it 26 hours or........? Is it on the El Cap Report? Is there a TR ? It's impressive no matter what - that ain't no day climb! Congrats Jim. I said in the other thread I would consider it NIAD if you just kept moving. Cheers!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - May 31, 2013 - 08:28pm PT
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My next partner Max is currently with his radiant gf at Camp 6. I'll meet them at the top tomorrow with cold beers. Then after a few days rest for Max, it's back to the Nose!!!
I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and renew old rock climbing aquaintances as I entered my 70 th year...mission already accomplished. There is, however, a little bit of unfinished business.
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wayne w
Trad climber
the nw
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May 31, 2013 - 10:18pm PT
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A great motivator that, 'unfinished business', Jim. Look forward to hearing about your NIAD!
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MisterE
Social climber
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May 31, 2013 - 10:23pm PT
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Congrats on getting the job done, Jim and George!
Time is fleeting, but the deed remains.
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zBrown
Ice climber
Brujo de La Playa
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May 31, 2013 - 10:26pm PT
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You shouldn't discount the impact of getting hit in the head as hard as you did.
My girlfriend was still exhibiting effects of a concussion she sustained when she banged her head in a fall nine months later. Also, 40 years is a lot of rust to shake off. I bet you'll pull it off on the second attempt, but think carefully about whether or not you've fully recovered from the headbanging.
Best to you on take two.
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
From Panorama City, CA
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I take back what I said about accepting Jim's climb as a handicapped NIAD. I don't know what I was thinking.....like he's old or something. I forgot 70 is the new 55!
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Brian Biega
climber
Truckee, CA
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Hi Jim-
Way to keep at it and inspire all!
Cheers, Brian
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BMcC
Trad climber
Livermore
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Amazing and inspirational!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jim! I'm sure you will have fun on the next run up the nose. See you soon!
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Super cool from someone who probably won't get NIAL-ifetime.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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How many times did it take Hans to do the NIAD? You are kicking ass and taking names Jim. Keep up the stoke, cause it keeps the rest of us pumped and going for it!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Nothing short of inspiring no doubt ...
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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NIAP is a much harder way to do it. Well done for not quitting.
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Snowmassguy
Trad climber
Calirado
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Those OLD monkeys SENT
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Macronut
Trad climber
Fresno, Ca
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Amazing! Way to take on the Golden Years head on. Maybe a new Golden Age of Climbing for Yosemite is taking hold. Watch out Jim has unfinished business.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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again, like Nature said.
I'd be lucky to send it in a week.
Jim and George, another feat in unbelievable careers.
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nopantsben
climber
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ha Jim, good job! you knew that George wasn't going to bail from camp 4 when the niad chances were low.. he's not bailing.
well done, quite inspiring. good luck on the next go!
cheers
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kschmitz@bresnan.net schmitz
Mountain climber
Jackson, Wyoming
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67 years old and last time up Nose in the 60s but the NIAD still my dream. Kim S
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