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m_jones
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 3, 2013 - 01:49am PT
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Just read his Facebook post.
top out tomorrow. it has been one hell of a great ride. tomorrow will be 13 days on El Capitan. that is how you occupy Yosemite! - Plaid
Tomorrow being Sunday Nov 3.
Wohoo!!!
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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What's the rush?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there, say ... plaidman... very glad to hear you are reaching your
goals... and making this dream come true of yours...
been rooting for you and praying...
will be waiting to hear the taco report and the facebook one, too...
happy top-out tomorrow...
:)
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Someone go meet him that's a long descent with pigs and a kilt!
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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in his honor
i will burn a sprig
of misery,
climb into my shadow,
share an awkward moment
with my a-light
and then ruin that
moment by vomiting
in the face of
my accomplice.
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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*PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE ADDITION* Anyone in the vicinity and wants to connect with Plaidman at the Zodiac top out, BRING WATER. Saw that he had 2, that is TWO liters left 2 (that is also TWO) days ago. I suspect worse than a thirsty finish unless a previous party dropped a gallon or 2 on route.
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Prod
Trad climber
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13 days on Zodiac? What's the story there?
Prod.
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Isn't it great that one route can provide so many people with so many varied adventures?
Max and I topped out on it exactly 36 years ago today, after 2.5 days. Cheyne Lempe has soloed the thing in 19 hours, it's been free climbed and now Plaid adds his story, his first El Cap route, waiting out the government shutdown, and a snow storm.
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Prod
Trad climber
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Cool can't wait for the TR.
Prod.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Couchmaster, he blogged/said he had a stash on top he put there of water.
Under that tam is a real stud. Wish I could meet him and greet him atop the Stone of Stones.
I wonder if he lost weight on the climb, in addition to the forty plus he lost to get in El Cap shape.
Somebody give him an abrazzo grande from me!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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F*#kin'aye!!
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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My sister offered to meet him on top. Plaid to the rad!
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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I spoke with Plaid yesterday and he had ran out of water at Peanut Ledge but a friend had lowered in some from the top, so I'm sure that was a relief. Its actually his Day 16 I believe, not counting the start on ZM but counting the days fixing and rest days in the ledge. So pitch a day on average, taking the casual approach. He said he's linking the last 2 today, got a text at 5am hes up and moving, must be that Early Morning Light. Then to get all his stuff down, yikes! I think Werner said he was going to go hump loads down for him, not!!
Go Plaid, it aint over till its over!
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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If that met me at the top.. I might never get down!
Yay for Plaid..man.
Seriously. Grats. First el-cap as solo.. 16 days. Thats what you call full immersion!
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Proud. Most would have bailed at any one of the many setbacks you encountered.
Resilient comes to mind.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Plaid's been stoked the whole time. Taking it at his own pace, taking Mark Hudons advice, and enjoying the route and the scenery. Glad he didnt get clobbered by a bad storm, but he did hunker down thru a rain and snowstorm. Full value experience Im sure, im envious!
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
From Panorama City, CA
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80% of success is showing up - Woody Allen
Steady as she goes! Congrats - what a good story.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Ha! The wire wrapped stones I have purchased from him have suddenly quadrupled in price.
The Plaid rules!
Susan
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Guido, I'd like to meet your sista!!!!!!
hee hee hee. . .
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say.... quite an adventure for him, RAIN and SNOW and oooops:
not enough water, :O
good to see that his buddies have him covered and cared for!
good scenic route, it is, then... each trail boss,
has his way... ;)
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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when do plaid pants come out?
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mctwisted
Trad climber
e.p.
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looking good this afternoon! one pitch from the top at around 3pm
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Dudes got some stones up under that kilt!!
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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I just talked to him a few minutes ago. He's on top but has yet to haul his kit up the last pitch (he linked the last two). He may just go down, grab his sleeping gear, sleep on top and haul tomorrow.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, mark... thanks for the update...
folks forget sometimes in our daily routines, even OTHER than
climbing... being tired is never a plus... :)
refreshing 'just a bit laters' can really work of good...
prudent, too, many times...
:)
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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BIG CONGRATS! to Plaidman.
Be safe on your way down------DOOOOOEDE!
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splitter
Trad climber
SoCal Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
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The Scots rule (Scottish)!
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
extraordinaire
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He's signing a lucrative contract with DA Brim as we speak ...
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WBraun
climber
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Why do sane men even go there .......
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WBraun
climber
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Only a sane man can succeed at the insane ....
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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The adventure of a lifetime. What a wild. ride. Give me a bit of time and IO will wrire up the TR.
Thx for all the comments and congtes. I will sleep up top and finsh the hauling tomorrow. Tomorrow is my Birthday. I will be 51.
What an awesome BDay present
Plaid
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Raafie
Big Wall climber
Portland, OR
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Right on man!!! Great job!!
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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what great news!
fantastic Plaidman!!
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WBraun
climber
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Riley
That's the best picture I've ever seen of you.
You're radiating simultaneously contentment and happiness ......
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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How could Plaid go so long without wondering if the rock was gonna crumble?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, plaidman, you can expect a congratulations package, when you get home... may this always be a good 'new phase of life' marker in your, life... lost the weight, back in shape and facing the 50's...
it all seems to go together very well...
:)
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Congrats Scott!
Can't wait for the TR. Government shutdown wasn't going to stop this steamroller ;)
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Again, Happy birthday!
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MisterE
climber
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Big congrats on the whole burrito of effort, Scott - from the pounds dropped on...
Erik
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T2
climber
Cardiff by the sea
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Bravo!!!
very proud achievement plaidman
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Way to go Plaid! Good work man!
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Plaid is probably watching the most beautiful sunrise of his life right now.
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fluffy
Trad climber
Colorado
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congrats that's good sh*t man...really inspiring
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Plaid Plaid Plaid
Happy Day, eat your cake and have it too!
Susan
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Right on Scott. When I got back from Facelift and the government shut down, I thought of you and wondered how this would effect your climb. With that and even snow you were undaunted. Shows what your made of my man.
Just wanted to let you know I've been thinking about you Bro. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Plaidman, Good on you..Hoot! and Happy Birthday!!
Looking fordward to the trip report and pics...
Salud..
nita..
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Barbarian
climber
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From one Scott (and Scot) to another - Congrats plaidman! And Happy Birthday too!
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Best I could do Plaidy of your kit near Peanut
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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WELCOME BACK TO HUMANITY AND SANITY!!!
Congrats Scott!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Nice work Plaid, and Happy Birthday!! Too bad we didn't get a chance to meet at facelift. Next time.
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The Larry
climber
Moab, UT
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As Ekat said "bitchen!" Chongo would be proud.
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RP3
Big Wall climber
Sonora
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Congrats Plaidman! It has been fun watching you get it done over the past few weeks.
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Enty
Trad climber
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Awesome trip Scotty. Hopefully meet you for a coffee in the 2am Camp 4 line next year.
E
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kaholatingtong
Trad climber
Nevada City
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This is how its done. giving the rest of us scots a good name Plaid, keep it up. This is absolutely, without a doubt, the best way to spend a birthday.
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Way to grind it out man. Mad props. You're the realio dealio.
Scott
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splitter
Trad climber
SoCal Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
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Guido - My sister offered to meet him on top.
On top, on bottom...its all good!
BIOTCH - He's signing a lucrative contract with DA Brim as we speak... LOL!
You's now an official Yoz Hardman!
Great birthday present, indeed.
Mucho mis felicidades, bro!!!
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Gagner
climber
Boulder
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A big, proud, congrats man. That was a cool, long trip eh...and with the storm and all.
WOOT!!
Paul
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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TILTED KILT!!!
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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From a part Scottish lass to a Scottish Lad - strong work!!
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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He is on top, has everything up and away from the edge and is making his way down.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Proud.
Congrats man, and happy birthday!
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hossjulia
climber
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Happy Birthday man, and congrats!
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Congratulations and happy birthday, youth!!
Bwah ha ha ha ha ha!!! So there -IS- someone who chooses to climb slower than me!
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Powder
Trad climber
the Flower Box
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Super congrats!!!!!!! This is so awesome.
And HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
*^_^*
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Congrats.....quite a year for you!
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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On Valley for. 1st load downb safe. Got shower .,food, camping in C4
All is good.
Plaid
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Lambone
Big Wall climber
Ashland, Or
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solid! congrats
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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On Valley for. 1st load downb safe. Got shower .,food, camping in C4
Damn dude. I can tell you were tired when you wrote this! Congrats!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, plainman... congrats on reaching the valley floor, now and camping... :)
another hard feat of a different kind, once the hardest work was done, :)
welcome back down... :)
say, does your mom need a hug, too?
(i been checking-up on moms, lately, ) :))
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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On Valley for. 1st load downb safe. Got shower .,food, camping in C4
Best thing to pop up on my news feed this morning. Fantastic news!
Happy Birthday, Plaid!
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Got up at 4 am to start humping loads. Did awesome going up. 2 1/2 hours. Not really going fast.
Coming down was lossing focus. I had to stop for the day. Safe on Valley floor now.
Got at least 2 more loads to get down. Not super heavy. Mostly just bulky.
I could really use some help. Anyone available?
Thx Plaid
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Prod
Trad climber
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If I was there I'd be there for you!
Congrats and good luck.
Prod.
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j-tree
Big Wall climber
Classroom to crag to summer camp
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Ran into plainsman as he hit the manure pile parking lot with his first load. Lots of amazing stories told by him and gave him a ride to his car. His trip report will be epic.
Taking whippers while off route on ZM was the best of the stories I heard.
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Mighty Hiker you so rock. thx
I am now at the Yosemite Bug in recovery mode. I will headed back up in the mornimng.
Any takers can contact me at 503 706 5315 or meet me at the top out for ZM.......oops! I mean Zodiac
Plaid
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Mighty you are a good man.
Wish I could help, man do I wish I could help...
Get me out of here!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, mighty hiker....
awwwww, as to this:
I will pay US$50 for each person who helps Scott move his stuff down (maximum two people). The conditions:
Must be done by Thursday evening.
The helpers won't themselves get paid, but for each who helps, I'll make a US$50 donation to the Yosemite Climbing Association. Plus you'll get lots of backpats and stuff.
You have to make sure Scott doesn't work too hard, or get off route on Zenyatta Mondatta on the way down.
Scott verifies to me that you really did help, a half day or more.
(I may buy any helpers a beer or some other treat at next year's FaceLift.)
C'mon you guys - it'd be a lovely excursion, great views and company, a good cause, and you'd have a new friend.
wow, very nice... :)
hope you get some takers...
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Edge
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Congrats Plaid, that's a proud accomplishment !
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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I ain't proud. I will ask for help when I need it.
Seems that I will be doing it myself. i'll get it done one way or another.
Plaid
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Right now my rigjht hip flexer is screaming so loud I can't think. I went to the Yosemite Bug last night and did a thereputic soak. Felt good last night. screaming this morning.
At the Lodge eating breakfast. Carb'in up for another runn up the fixed lines after getting some more duct tape tob repair my shoes.
I think there have been few times in my life I have been more smoked or more ripped. No body fat left. i have not looked like this since I was 20 years old.
Plaid
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Well, Plaid, when you get back to Hood River, I'll take you out to eat anywhere you want just so I get to hear all the stories first hand.
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matty
Trad climber
under the sea
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Congrats and awesome send, can't wait for the TR!!! You must be bursting from the inside with well deserved pride!
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Pee carry? Yes
Plaid
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