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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 24, 2014 - 11:38pm PT
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I'm in SLC tonight celebrating the last night of the Outdoor Retailer Show.
Attended a great event last night, that celebrated Outdoor Industry achievers. Jeff Lowe won the Outdoor Inspiration Lifetime Achievement Award.
http://www.snewsnet.com/press-release/jeff-lowe-to-receive-outdoor-inspiration-lifetime-achievement-award-at-outdoor-retailer/
Kudos to Steve Grossman for donating a way cool LOWE Hummingbird axe to the silent auction and for being the man that handled most of the details of the silent auction, to Jim Donini for speaking & creating and donating photo collages of Jeff Lowe on Latok, John Long for attending and nearly winning one of the inspiration awards, and to all that helped with the event.
Timmy o'Neill hosted. This man can switch careers at any time and become a leading "stand-up comedian" of our time. Schist! He is a funny and fun to watch speaker!
It was a fun party and a great time!
Thank you!
Best wishes to Jeff & Connie!
I was honored to attend (and had fun)!
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froodish
Social climber
Portland, Oregon
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Jan 25, 2014 - 12:06am PT
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Congrats Jeff! Well deserved indeed.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado, Nepal & Okinawa
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Jan 25, 2014 - 03:44am PT
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This award was long overdue. I hope it helped raise a lot of money for Jeff's movie too. Thanks to all the volunteers.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jan 25, 2014 - 08:13pm PT
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Bump to the front page.
Cheers to jello.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jan 25, 2014 - 09:23pm PT
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Dudes....you're all wanking over global meltdowns and guidebooks OR stupidly pontificating over politics, religion and global warming BUT when one of your own wins a prestigious well deserved award...you're fuking mute!
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MisterE
climber
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Jan 25, 2014 - 09:25pm PT
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I am so glad Jeff is getting so much of the on-going support and recognition he has always and will continue to deserve.
Really looking forward to Metanoia, as well.
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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Jan 25, 2014 - 09:38pm PT
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Congrats Jeff!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Jan 25, 2014 - 09:41pm PT
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Congratulations!!..Jello Jeff...
Cheers...
[Click to View YouTube Video]
I'm in the first row, R-L .third person ..(-;
Saludos y Salud..
xo
nita...
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Jim Clipper
climber
from: forests to tree farms
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Jan 25, 2014 - 11:07pm PT
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Glad he got his just desserts. As a no one, never has been, armchair climber, I think I'm qualified to say thanks for the jello. His posts are missed here, but glad that he has been keeping good company.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jan 25, 2014 - 11:20pm PT
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hey there say, ... wonderful!!! so wonderful for you jeff!! first heard of jeff, as, jello here, :)
congratulations!!! and an extra god bless to you and connie, too!
the whole thing sounded really great...
happy good future for all your projects, too!
a bit late, but i saw some of your newer neat stuff on facebook, too...
:)
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jan 25, 2014 - 11:39pm PT
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Here's a big +1000 for Jello!
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wayne w
Trad climber
the nw
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Jan 26, 2014 - 12:01am PT
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Hearty congratulations Jeff!
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Jan 26, 2014 - 12:42am PT
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wonderful recognition for Jeff
truly an inspiration
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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Jan 26, 2014 - 12:53am PT
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Jeff !! Yes !!! You ROCK, Sir...
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jan 26, 2014 - 10:04am PT
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Congratulations, Jeff!
You are an inspiration!!!!
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George
Ice climber
Los Alamos, NM
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Jan 26, 2014 - 10:38am PT
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Jeff has been an inspiration for me since I got a copy of his book The Ice Experience as a freshman in high school. I read it cover to cover many times in my suburban NY bedroom. Memorizing various French climbing terms and ice techniques for various angles. I did not apply that for many years until I moved out west for college, but all that info stuck in my head.
Best wishes to a man who inspired us with his groundbreaking climbs and now inspires us with the grace with which he faces the challenges of his life now.
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Jan 26, 2014 - 10:56am PT
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Congrat's to Jeff!!! He's been an inspiration for years and I'm sure always will be.
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Nohea
Trad climber
Living Outside the Statist Quo
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Jan 26, 2014 - 01:21pm PT
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That is well chosen, as Jeff is an inspiration to all of us. Sounds like a pretty cool evening, appreciate you sharing the details.
Aloha,
Will
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Jan 26, 2014 - 01:42pm PT
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It seems like the award gets more prestige from having Jeff Lowe as a recipient, rather than Jeff getting more for receiving the award. Amazing human.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2014 - 01:45pm PT
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Jeff was unable to attend the award event due to a sudden worsening in his condition after his trip to Ouray. He was linked to the award ceremony via Skype for a very short time, and did not appear to be in great shape.
I talked with Connie the day after the award, after the silent auction ended, and she said Jeff was doing much better.
I couldn't say no to bidding on a couple items in the silent auction, that benifited Jeff & the Metanoia film project. I'm now the proud owner of original art by Jim Donini: A photo collage of Jeff Lowe on Latok 1.
Link to ST Latok 1 Trip report.
http://www.supertopo.com/tr/Donini-Lowe-Kennedy-Lowe-Latok-1/t10811n.html
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 26, 2014 - 03:28pm PT
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Fritz- It was a pleasure to meet you finally and thanks for starting this thread. Connie and me were discussing a thread this morning and you already handled it nicely.
The auction was a team effort so don't give me too much credit on that front.
Thanks to all the folks that made this award happen. As I noted in my remarks, anything that makes Jeff feel good is deeply appreciated by those of us that know him.
This high profile award and the attendant exposure also really makes it easier for the Metanoia film project moving forward. We need major sponsors and the word is getting around now in a very big way with two major events in three months starting with the AAC gathering back in December.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2014 - 09:50pm PT
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Steve: Again, thank you for all the work you did on the Outdoor Inspiration Awards & silent auction project, and thanks to all the participants, & especially Connie, for all the work that went with a wonderful event!
Let me also mention that Steve started a thread this afternoon that Jeff (jello) & Connie need help in Boulder with unloading a van full of gear from the SLC event.
http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2328427/Jeff-Connie-Need-A-Little-Boulder-Area-Help
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Bill Thompson
Ice climber
Marquette
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Jan 28, 2014 - 06:55am PT
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Amen Jim.....it was good to catch up with you at such a wonderful event!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jan 28, 2014 - 10:55am PT
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The collage is a collection of photos I took of Jeff on Latok 1. I believe they are for sale to help support the Metanoia film project.
edit: The glare you see in the photo is not present on the poster.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 28, 2014 - 11:13am PT
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The Michael Kennedy Dream Team shot looking up at the as yet unequaled Latok climb is stunning too! The collection of photos made possible for this event was truly magnificent and I am a bit amazed that so many didn't sell.
You will see them again soon and you can be Dizzy with the Vision too once Connie catches her breath. That gal is MOTIVATED!
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L
climber
California dreamin' on the farside of the world..
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Jan 28, 2014 - 11:18am PT
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Congratulations Jello!
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Jan 28, 2014 - 12:01pm PT
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Congrats Jeff! Been an inspiration to me ever since I met him (only a couple of times) when he was living in a little wooden place in Gunnison. I remember the place being piled with gear (probably more than the 2 climbing shops in town). He showed us pictures he had taken from climbing the Black Ice. He was very inspiring, and has only gotten more so! Congrats and well deserved!
Old-Fart from Gunnison in the 70's
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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Jan 28, 2014 - 12:16pm PT
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Never met the man face to face, though i recognized his contributions and influence to the old school practice of all around climbing over forty years ago. I mean, who couldn't, he was every where, doing cutting edge routes in the purest of style. Congratulations Mr. Lowe your achievements brings pride to the sport.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jan 28, 2014 - 02:50pm PT
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Jeff's climbing has always been an inspiration for me, but, the manner in which he has confronted his long and debilitating illness is THE most inspirational event of my lifetime.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 14, 2014 - 04:49pm PT
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Heidi & I decided it would be fun to put Donini's collage of photos of Jeff Lowe on Latok together with some old gear that was in use at the time of their cutting-edge expedition.
It took a little while to get it together, but here it is:
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Feb 14, 2014 - 04:53pm PT
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Jeff was present when Scott Fischer took a 150' fall and in effect took a core sample of his lower leg with one of the brand new Hummingbirds in 1977.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 14, 2014 - 10:59pm PT
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Toker Villan! I kinda worried about that when I was leading waterfalls with two Hummingbirds in the late 70's.
Falls were more or less unthinkable.
Here's my whole wall of authentic to 1978 climbing gear.
Hard to guess what gear the Latok climbers were using, since there were many choices.
Chouinard ice screws & pitons for sure!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 14, 2014 - 11:11pm PT
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Mark Rodell
Trad climber
Bangkok
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Feb 15, 2014 - 02:47am PT
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Jeff is tops. Inspired us with his climbing, invention and then he ramps it up tenfold. He lives with courage that inspires. He lives with a dignity that I aspire to approximate. He has written me several times when he knew I needed support. He is a man we can all look to. "On belay, Jeff? I'm ready to follow this next pitch you led."
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Jim Clipper
climber
from: forests to tree farms
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Feb 15, 2014 - 10:18am PT
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Fritz,
IMHO, that is just wrong. Accurate depictions of history, should only inspire the youth, right? Still, I bet you'll eventually pass it along.
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