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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Jan 28, 2015 - 01:05pm PT
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Certainly are a lot worse ways to make a living. I have no problem with the climber/model concept. SBC is a decent climber but not worldclass by any means. Stunningly beautiful however. If she can provide a platform for effective advertising via her site then she has worked smartly to provide a valuable service that can pay well.
I really don't see the problem as long as she is honest about her climbing.
Smart girl seems to me. Hope she does well.
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coolrockclimberguy69
climber
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Jan 28, 2015 - 01:16pm PT
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omg u guise :) that chimney looks super fun :)
:P
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LearningTrad
Trad climber
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Jan 28, 2015 - 01:23pm PT
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We should start a thread:
" who has the most worthless posts? Coolrockclimberguy69 or scrubbing bubbles?"
Photo finish, I'd submit.
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LearningTrad
Trad climber
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Jan 28, 2015 - 01:43pm PT
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Not a bad submission for the contest, bubbles. I've seen better from you, but not bad.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jan 28, 2015 - 02:45pm PT
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If people want to look at a pretty girl climb, who gives a sh#t? She's being promoted by Roxxy, Mad Rock and a slew of other companies targeting the young female demographic. Maybe she's playing it up for the camera, maybe she is just that way naturally. If it inspires someone else to go out and climb, great!
One cool thing about life is we get to choose our heroes and idols. Not into her shtick? Great, scroll past and move along. Any hate directed her way is either sexism(trying to control women and their bodies) or jealousy (that she is 'breaking the rules'). I really can't fathom any other negative response than these two.
Maybe I'm some kind of feminist (lol) but I don't see the big deal over scantily clad girls seemingly having a great time outdoors.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jan 28, 2015 - 02:46pm PT
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lol the Arab singles advertisement popped up right after I posted. Life is awesome!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 28, 2015 - 02:47pm PT
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So I take it she's not following in the athlete/model steps of Marshawn Lynch?
He's gonna throw a Tumbler Sunday for the wankers trying to tackle him.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jan 28, 2015 - 02:50pm PT
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Tami, I am naturally charismatic (in person, not online OBVIOUSLY). I've used that trait to get things in life; dates, free meals, jobs, shwag. I didn't really work on this skill and I see people who are not inclined to the gift of gab struggle heavily in situations I stroll through. Devils advocate - is it much different to use other 'natural' skills to make situations turn in your favor? Does Natalie Duran receive this judgment?
It's a great discussion, hopefully it doesn't devolve into ST meta BS
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jan 28, 2015 - 02:51pm PT
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Lynch is a black man refusing to dance for rich whitey. Another issue all together haha
Per Tamil - interesting, and I agree that as a kid we will sway one way or the other, but what is the worry? If a girl is going to be drawn to pretty things and princesses instead of books and gymnastics, such is her lot in life. I'm sure you did yer damnedest to impart good values, and I think you can be a sexy lady in scant clothing typing in all emotes and still be a wonderful person leading a wonderful life. Like me! Lol
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jan 28, 2015 - 02:55pm PT
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I think she's deft at shucking off HATERZZZZ. Me on the other hand cry at night into a life sized anime pillow.
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zBrown
Ice climber
Brujò de la Playa
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Jan 28, 2015 - 03:04pm PT
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Just like oxalis - it keeps popping up
eh?
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jan 28, 2015 - 03:25pm PT
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Hey it ain't over til the fat traddie whips!!
I appreciate your perspective as my only experience is as a straight man who grew up with women - four sisters, to be exact, a fairly weak sample size. I just want to understand the line of thinking, which you hit on well.
As per Natalie, she's an acquaintance and a super cool gal, I just used her as an example of someone a bit closer to the center - not as over-the-top 'model,' but damn good looking and I'm sure that adds more to market appeal then others.
Jebus, my response is that I really don't have an opinion on her, just like I don't have much of an opinion on Timmy O'Neil or Andrew bisharat. Again, 'not for me,' but I want then to be able to do their thing without judgement.
All women and men have different aesthetics, I'm still waiting for a sponsored PAWG because the hotties I follow on Instagram don't exactly subscribe to the strength-to-weight ratio climbing requires.
Lol.
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Jan 28, 2015 - 03:45pm PT
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I follow this athlete/Model on FB.
Damn near the best thing I see all day on the feeds.
At least she is always climbing, errr doing something to post photos of.
Haters gonna hate.
:)
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jan 28, 2015 - 04:17pm PT
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ehhhh semantics. I walked past a calender kiosk at the mall. "not for me." Maybe for me later? I am not interested in baseball or basketball or football but I find them perfectly acceptable things, despite them being 'not for me.' No judgement at all.
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LearningTrad
Trad climber
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Jan 28, 2015 - 04:27pm PT
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I don't much care for blondes
Edit: LOL!!
Edit: this thread needs more pseudo-chivalry and empty threats!!!111!!
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jan 28, 2015 - 04:33pm PT
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Nonsense, it needs a half dozen posts begging for attention.
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Lloyd Campbell
Social climber
St. Cloud, MN
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Jan 28, 2015 - 04:36pm PT
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Total Scottsdale future-mom-in-training. All about the whitened teeth, bleached-blond hair. If she's not sporting fake boobs inside the next five years, I'll eat my hat. I once sat in the parking lot at a Scottsdale health club, waiting for a buddy to show up, watching a woman putting makeup on for 15 minutes before she went in for her "workout."
I'd chuck her in the bin with the whole Tori Allen show. All about the self-promo. Especially when I saw some claim on her website when she was younger that she was the "youngest to climb xxxxxx route". They had basically NO basis for that statement, but it didn't matter because it's like saying she's "one of the best climbers in the world." All smoke, no fire, just get your "likes" and run for it. Gag me, like, with a spoon!
If anyone's been watching the American Ninja competitions, you get a big dose of just how many no-names are out there calling themselves "professional climbers" too.
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LearningTrad
Trad climber
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Jan 28, 2015 - 04:45pm PT
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You're up to 7 or 8 posts, Greg - but you're not posting for attention. I know the real motivation, but don't worry - no judgments
Winky face
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jan 28, 2015 - 04:52pm PT
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Don't get it twisted, I'm judging the sh#t out of all of you. But not women or ethnicities, MANNNNNNN.
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LearningTrad
Trad climber
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Jan 28, 2015 - 04:54pm PT
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But they're hottttt, mannnnnnn. This could be my chance, mannnnn.
Edit: btw - you local?!
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jan 28, 2015 - 05:06pm PT
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yup it is real likely we will run into eachother at the crags.
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DanaB
climber
CT
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Jan 28, 2015 - 05:18pm PT
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But it is interesting in this Age of Social Media that people are their own product.
Tami, have you ever looked at some of the websites that provide instruction/tips about how to brand yourself? They are . . . well, I don't know what they are.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jan 28, 2015 - 05:18pm PT
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if it is pose, as in poseur, I have no competition. I will win.
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LearningTrad
Trad climber
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Jan 28, 2015 - 07:04pm PT
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ANGRY YELLING!1!!!!!!1
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Jan 28, 2015 - 08:28pm PT
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But wait...has anyone asked her on one of those Tumblr Tuesdays whether the leader should clip the belay anchor?
That could settle it once and for all.
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Byran
climber
San Jose, CA
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Jan 28, 2015 - 09:54pm PT
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Now all you little boys just run off and play GTA or Call of Duty IV...... Call of Duty IV?
Sorry gramps, but your knowledge of "young person stuff" is seven Call of Duty games behind the times.
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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Jan 28, 2015 - 09:59pm PT
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There is another angle here, to me it's about figuring out a way to make a living centered around what you love. Ms. Quitiquit says as much in her short bio film. Good for them, loved Quitiquit in Sweetgrass' Valhalla.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Jan 28, 2015 - 10:09pm PT
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supertorpedoed.
Great word, Tami.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jan 28, 2015 - 10:11pm PT
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Athlete? Model?
I dunno...
Her model potential seems pretty high, but she appears to have zero dirtbag points.
That's a big credibility gap!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jan 28, 2015 - 10:19pm PT
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Loud Noises!
There ya go sb
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mcreel
climber
Barcelona
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Jan 28, 2015 - 11:16pm PT
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Oh, man, I clicked on the link in the top post. Now I'm wondering what the ad engine is going to be setting me up with.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Jan 29, 2015 - 07:02am PT
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but she appears to have zero dirtbag points.
Why would anyone in their right mind market to dirtbags? You would go broke faster than they do.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jan 29, 2015 - 07:08am PT
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Why would anyone in their right mind market to dirtbags? You would go broke faster than they do.
You're talking about the model and the corporate part.
I'm talking about the climber part.
It's all good. I don't care what any of them do! :)
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zBrown
Ice climber
Brujò de la Playa
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Jan 29, 2015 - 07:11am PT
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Climbing content (@:14),realife dirtbagging and gratuitous? breast shots.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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steve shea
climber
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Jan 29, 2015 - 07:16am PT
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Michelle Jenneke. Now there is an athlete who is drop dead gorgeous.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Jan 29, 2015 - 07:47am PT
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It's all about the ability to promote yourself, for people who are into getting famous and 'sponsored.' Sierra was good at it I guess. Honestly, I see hotter girls in my climbing gym all the time.
Tami, I don't think a hot guy with average rock skill would be sponsored by any major climbing brand. Too many good looking crushers out there. Alex Megos, Chris Sharma, Adam O....nevermind.
I mean unless you are creme of the crop of sponsored climbers you are not really making money right? Sponsors give some of these a free jacket or a pair of shoes, so for them it is more about status and attention? People are silly creatures.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Jan 29, 2015 - 07:53am PT
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Why would anyone in their right mind market to dirtbags? You would go broke faster than they do.
Who told you dirtbag are poor? Lol most of the dirt bags I know have a good amount of $. Either saved up, trusts or education to pick up where they left off once they get back to work. If you have no money you can't buy all that shiny gear, you can't travel, you will have to go to work and support your family.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Jan 29, 2015 - 08:00am PT
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Maybe.. When I was a dirtbag I lived in various broken down cars that rarely ran. or friends houses till they got tired of me. Piled up tickets and warrents for lack registration and insurance. Hitched or bummed rides. Quit crappy jobs to go on trips. Every penny I scraped up went to gear on pro list and mac and cheese. I managed to get some free gear too. Fun times for a while.
I hear about the trust funders but not sure that many exist... except in boulder.
I respect what she is doing way more than most trust funders. A trust funder who could climb all the time better climb all the time and do badass sh#t. I used to dream what could be done if I had the money and time.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Jan 29, 2015 - 08:26am PT
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Safety net.. broken down vehicle parked where it wouldn't get towed full of top end expedition gear and the dumpster behind the local frito-lay distributor.
Everything ya need. Even at -40F.
Seriously are you a climber? It's all easy street compared to a month in the mountains.
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Jan 29, 2015 - 08:32am PT
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here you can see I had a question then she answered. ..
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Jan 29, 2015 - 09:20am PT
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Sierra is amazing!
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LearningTrad
Trad climber
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Jan 29, 2015 - 09:35am PT
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I watched some of her videos.
Why don't the male climber videos jam the camera up their crotches like that? It's a real bummer.
I'm seriously bummed.
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Jan 29, 2015 - 09:39am PT
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Lol!! With this internet posting sh!t, it's a brave new world out there boys!
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jgill
Boulder climber
The high prairie of southern Colorado
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Jan 29, 2015 - 01:49pm PT
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Dirtbagging, yes . . . but nothing like this could have happened in the 1950s. Too bad.
;>(
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 29, 2015 - 02:46pm PT
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Wait, I thought the Vulgarians didn't wear any clothes?
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Guangzhou
Trad climber
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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Jan 31, 2015 - 10:17pm PT
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Sierra Blair-Coyle Vulgarians, that would increase a following on twitter, facebook and instegram for sure.
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jgill
Boulder climber
The high prairie of southern Colorado
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Jan 31, 2015 - 10:29pm PT
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Wait, I thought the Vulgarians didn't wear any clothes?
Yes, but their appearance improved considerably when they covered themselves from top to bottom. The antithesis of this young lady.
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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classic!
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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dude!
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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The original athlete model.
Not, as it turned out, a commercial success. I think maybe the socks ruined it.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Soooooo your name is Ryan Mattock?
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Pyro is my hero!
Puttin it down to the coyle on tumblr.
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Gotta love the indoor rock climbing plastic pullers..
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