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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 15, 2015 - 02:58pm PT
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Hello,
We are ready to receive camping requests for the 12th annual Yosemite Facelift. This year's event starts Tuesday evening September 22nd and ends Sunday evening September 27th. We have camping available at Yellow Pines, Camp 4, Upper Pines and in Tuolumne Meadows. Camping requests can be sent to yosemitefacelift@gmail.com
Please include the following information: Campground preference in order, dates needed, names of other people in your party.
Ken
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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May 15, 2015 - 03:02pm PT
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Oh man, that means I'm another year older. You are just mean.
edit: next thing we know Strider will be posting his thing.
edit no. 2: Thanks for doing this again.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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May 15, 2015 - 03:14pm PT
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It's not even Summer! :)
I'm going to pretend like it's not winter either, despite the dump of precip we just got.
No can go this year, but one day I will return!
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Anastasia
climber
Home
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May 15, 2015 - 03:19pm PT
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My family is in. That is two kids, one husband, an excellent wife and maybe the dog.
:)
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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May 15, 2015 - 03:26pm PT
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Done...I hope that worked...
Yippy...
Now back to spring...or.. is it summer (-;
Yeah...Poco...(-;
edit: is Lucky Pink taking care of the reservations again ?
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Barbarian
climber
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May 15, 2015 - 03:36pm PT
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Email sent. Bringing my son this year! Can hardly wait!
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Roots
Mountain climber
Tustin, CA
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May 15, 2015 - 03:39pm PT
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Thanks!
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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May 15, 2015 - 03:45pm PT
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Facelift 2015 ...oh yea
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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May 15, 2015 - 03:47pm PT
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I've always enjoyed stirring the fire. :>)
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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May 15, 2015 - 05:45pm PT
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We're In!
Vvv
Whatup FF!
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
Technically...the spawning grounds of Yosemite
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May 15, 2015 - 07:34pm PT
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WOOHOO!!! Cannot wait to see you guys!!!!!!!!!!
It's too early to start counting days, right? Right.
Booking flights this weekend for both me and the muppet. :D
Cartwheels!!!
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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May 15, 2015 - 07:56pm PT
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Request Sent!
This will be a combination Facelift/Farewell to the US party for the wife and I. Can't wait!
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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May 15, 2015 - 09:11pm PT
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As usual, Skip and I will be hosting Upper Pines.
Thanks Ken, and again happy to provide spaces for all volunteers!
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GLee
Social climber
Montucky
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May 16, 2015 - 10:36am PT
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Request sent!!!
Thx to Ken & Crew again for all that you do....
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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May 17, 2015 - 05:13am PT
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Email sent! So looking forward to it!
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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May 17, 2015 - 08:13am PT
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I'm in.
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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May 17, 2015 - 10:07pm PT
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Alright Ken,
On the ball early this year.
I've been looking forward to it since October of last year!
Any details? I am sure it is going to be the blast it always is.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 17, 2015 - 11:13pm PT
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hey there, wow... :)
so glad that anastasia and family ,and audrey and muppet, get to
GO!!! WOW...
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - May 18, 2015 - 09:15pm PT
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Please note that we changed the email address for camping this year.
Also if you're interested in some new camping equipment you may want to check out and enter New Belgium Brewing's Facelift promotion. Information is posted below:
The final trip giveaway to the Yosemite Facelift will be the most special event of the New Belgium Brewing’s West Coast Slow Ride series. In honor of their new Session IPA release, Slow Ride, New Belgium put together an adventure giveaway called “West Coast Slow Ride” in the spirit of slowing down and making time for the important things in life. It couldn’t come at a better time. Plus, they’ve rounded up partners such as Stanley, ENO hammocks, Ticla, and Yakima Racks to give you the ultimate prize package for you and a friend. Celebrate Yosemite’s 125th Anniversary surrounded in the beauty of the Valley and the warmth of the Yosemite Climbing Association.
To enter, just tag your best adventure pics by the end of May with #WestCoastSlowRide and show them that you’re up for the challenge of the trash-picking, trail building, rock climbing Yosemite Facelift. Thank you Jeremy Collins for this beautiful artwork!
More info here: www.newbelgium.com/WestCoastSlowRide and follow @NewBelgium_SoCal
Take care,
Ken
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Maeday
Trad climber
San Francisco
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May 18, 2015 - 11:03pm PT
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Sent a request.... Can't wait to give back to Yosemite:)
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If
Trad climber
UK
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May 19, 2015 - 05:07am PT
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I really wish I could come too but too far from the UK :( I will have to help one day as there are still got 2 paper bags off shight I threw off the Shield I couldn't find in spring 1986! Great initiative, I will donate to the access fund in my absence
All the best
Steve
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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May 19, 2015 - 09:39am PT
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SO glad I happened to be on the internet this morning! Sooooo looking forward to seeing everyone! Reservation request in :) lynnie
Edit: Ken, thanks so very much for all you do!!!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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May 19, 2015 - 04:39pm PT
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bump
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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May 19, 2015 - 08:51pm PT
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That time already? Dang. Looking forward tothat afternoon beer at Upper Pines with you Mr.Wolf!!
TY
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Kimballistic
Trad climber
San Jose, CA
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May 22, 2015 - 10:40am PT
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A few noob questions: How does the camping request work? Typically yosemite campsites are extraordinarily hard to get. Are these reservations also in short supply? When do we find out if our request was successful?
Thanks. Super excited to participate this year.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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May 22, 2015 - 10:45am PT
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^ The YCA typically has arrangements for sites. You will likely have to share the site with a few other folks. No big deal; you will meet some nice people.
edit: Follow Chicken Skinner's directions in the OP to reserve a site. It will take a while to get a response as YCA needs some time to sort it out.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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bump for the Yos monster clean up.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Looking forward tothat afternoon beer at Upper Pines with you Mr.Wolf!!
You know it! I as well, Mr. Yeary!
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Damn, Crag, we seem to keep missing connections. We need to get together and do some BSing sometime - maybe the wife and I can make it up Mammoth way soon, before you move.
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Hoping to attend!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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(V + & _-_, E! I was hoping to find some dinosaur accessories. Thanks. Now I'm all set.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Jun 12, 2015 - 05:23pm PT
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Bump!
There will be a "Golden Grabbie" award again this year to an outstanding volunteer!
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Jul 12, 2015 - 06:29pm PT
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Que sera, sera...
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jul 12, 2015 - 06:43pm PT
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Lollie-
Huh? Are you in France?
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Jul 12, 2015 - 07:15pm PT
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Eh, no? I'm in Sweden. In the very south, it's not far to France though. Why do you ask? Are you there?
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Jul 12, 2015 - 10:03pm PT
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Just checking to make sure I sent my request to the right place?
yosemitefacelift@gmail.com
I'm gunna be there. No matter what!
Plaid
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Jul 13, 2015 - 04:46am PT
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You did, Plaid. I'm just getting it all ramped up this week. Same as usual for all the campers this year. There's method to the madness of sending the confirmations in July.
We need a campground host for Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite Facelift Free Camping. Its a coordinator's job for someone who appreciates the backcountry and can work directly with the rangers. Next poster gets the job, heh heh.
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Prezwoodz
climber
Anchorage
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Jul 13, 2015 - 07:36pm PT
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Sent my request! Boom!
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Jul 17, 2015 - 06:58am PT
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Thx Mo. Didn't want to miss the fun.
See ya there.
Plaid
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Maeday
Trad climber
San Francisco
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Jul 17, 2015 - 07:37am PT
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camping confirmations have not been sent out yet, correct? just checking if i missed my email or something...
and so patiently i will wait:)
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jul 17, 2015 - 09:35am PT
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They are still working through the details. Be patient.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Jul 17, 2015 - 10:05am PT
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I got a confirmation email yesterday, YP
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Jul 17, 2015 - 11:18am PT
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I'm planning on serving shish kebab sandwiches in Yellow Pines on Saturday night, assuming others are also joining in the "meat fest."
I also have it on unimpeachable authority that fattrad will be there.
John
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jul 17, 2015 - 01:54pm PT
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Got my confirmation yesterday! Thanks LP!
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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Jul 26, 2015 - 08:15am PT
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hoping to attend, just sent request.
am i horribly late to the party?
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jul 26, 2015 - 10:18am PT
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i can't imagine an early riser like you being late for anything
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jul 26, 2015 - 11:55am PT
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Tuolumne, group D confirmed.
I snore...
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Jul 26, 2015 - 03:54pm PT
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Ran into Lucky Pink at K-Mart here in Bishop 2 days ago - random.
She assured me everything is in order and on track.
Be great to see Norwegian there!
2 months to go!!!
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Jul 28, 2015 - 06:22pm PT
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Johntp, so do I. Awfully awkvardly very much so.
Isn't it strange that the problem of snoring isn't solved yet?
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Jul 28, 2015 - 06:36pm PT
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Ha! snorers I know who you are .. all of you TM Group D.
no worries re camping, more confirms go out this week. It's a damn big process to get it delightfully right.
Erik!! so fine to see ya!
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Jul 28, 2015 - 06:50pm PT
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Norwegian: I'll go if you go.
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Jul 31, 2015 - 05:50pm PT
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well,.... Yellow Pines is closed, full up, full capacity. there is some room in Upper Pines and room in Tuolumne Meadows. Please don't try to pressure your way in , casually arriving when you feel like it with no reservation.
Thanks !!!
those who have emailed me at the yosemite facelift email address, no worries, I'll get you some kind of accoms in the free camping area, doing the best to get you where you want to be.
LP
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jstan
climber
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Jul 31, 2015 - 08:59pm PT
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Verizon has decided not to support OSX 10.4.11 anymore so I have no regular email. Once more I am at the cutting edge.
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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But jstan.. You know your reservation confirmation is permanent and irrevocable.
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Damn this looks high
Trad climber
My Truck, California (also, Idyllwild, CA)
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I'm in.
Hope you got my email.
Jim Dover
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Ha! snorers I know who you are .. all of you TM Group D.
Lovely...
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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just received confirmation
for site c in yellow pines
group camp.
i'll be seeing the taylor right sharply
ah need a new pair of britches for the occasion.
i'm duly excited.
how much time is available to climb
during the operations and festivities?
i'm looking forward to meeting
some of you whom are surely
much more than the type
that i know you by currently.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Weedge- welcome to the partaaay
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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On a serious note, is there any gas in Yos these daze?
edit: gasoline
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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nearest gas is +/- 8 miles outside of west gate,
unless you got a sweet
hookup in the valley proper.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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unless you got a sweet
hookup in the valley proper.
Did not know you went that way.
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Getting closer. Can't wait to see everyone again. It is becoming something of a reunion for me.
Fattrad (Jeff Elfont) a supertopo expat, is putting together a meatfest at Yellow Pines September 26 at 6:30 for more on that check out and join Yosemite Facelift Meatfest on Facebook. It is a big potluck party. Please RSVP there. Or talk it up here. It is a tradition at facelift and a total blast.
Parking is tight there so carpool or park out at the picnic area and walk the short distance to the camp site. so that the folks camping there have room to park.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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I'm still hoping to make this year's FaceLift, but may not know for sure until early September.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mouse-
Laughing out loud.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Aug 25, 2015 - 12:33pm PT
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4 week bump!
Got the salsa for Meatfest from John at Chilo's Chile delivered to us last week - plus an order for us, of course... yum, yum.
Here's the Facebook group for Meatfest, hosted by our own BannedCamp Member Fattrad. Pictures, updates, food planning and registration are here:
http://https://www.facebook.com/groups/894889457250661/
See the regulars Tuesday X4! I'll get the sign right this year...
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Roots
Mountain climber
Tustin, CA
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Aug 25, 2015 - 01:55pm PT
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Bump - wish Amanda and I will be going, but too much happening down here in SoCal. Hope you all have a fantastic time!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Aug 25, 2015 - 02:38pm PT
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^^^^. Dang Roots.
I remember bumping into you guys on 4 Mile Trail a few Facelifts ago
Will miss seeing you guys
Susan
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Roots
Mountain climber
Tustin, CA
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Aug 25, 2015 - 04:45pm PT
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...or last year, hanging out under that smoky tarp while listening to Andy & Co. play their hearts out. hehe
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 4, 2015 - 10:38am PT
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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I heard a rumor that there would be an evening program featuring a remembrance of Dean Potter. is that rumor true?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, just came by to see how it's going... :)
can't get there this year, either, :(
but perhaps someeeeeeeeeeeee day, :)
might be able to send something for the raffle, etc...
keep up the great work, ken, and all you folks!!!
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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BooDawg-That Rumor is not True. The 2015 Facelift is dedicated to Dean's Memory.. His life will be celebrated at a separate event.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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The wood-block-like graphics are nice, Ken!
Very simple and captivating.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Sadly, it doesn't seem likely that I'll be able to make the Facelift this year. Sorry! It would have made ten years in a row, but health troubles make it inadvisable. The problems are under control and/or being treated, but it's going to take a little more time.
Have fun, do lots of good work, and hope to see you all at the Facelift in 2016!
ps I did send a modest donation to the YCA. (Hint.)
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Sorry to hear that, Anders - we will miss you this year, and will try and fill some very large shoes in your absence.
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Meh Anders.
Bummed. The alligator no longer leaps as high:(
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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I regret to inform everyone that i will not be able to attend either. I lost an employee recently and i simply don't have enough time to make it down this year... :(
Super bummed... :(
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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All the good Canadians lost in action? Can't be happening.
Does that mean we are left with Pete and Anita? OyVey.
Good thing beer is rationed.
I feel the same way when Russia beat Canada.
Susan
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sandra is still considering it! A little prod might go a long way Suze...
(Broad hint.....) ;)
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Hey, is there going to be any live music happening at Facelift? Will anyone be bringing a piano? I can play all the jazz standards, if anyone wants to sing. Also, can anyone bring me a trombone??
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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regret to inform everyone that i will not be able to attend either. I lost an employee recently and i simply don't have enough time to make it down this year... :(
NOOOooo..
What will we do if it rains?..We need our Canadian March-wiggle...No one else is tall enough to put up tarp land...
Dang...I'm going to miss you in camp....)-;
edit: Anders too......Hey Anders, i hope your health troubles ..go away....
Saludos...
Nita..
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Fish Finder
climber
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Sep 10, 2015 - 06:26am PT
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Fukc Big Mike
The strolls in the meadow just wont be the same
Dont worry
I will represent!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 10, 2015 - 07:16am PT
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Thanks all!! I wish it could be... You guys have fun for me!!
Gregg- send me a pic from the meadow..
Andy- i wanna hear some bad religion next year!! ;)
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Sep 10, 2015 - 08:28am PT
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They're dropping like flies.
Speaking of dropping flies.. we are actively recruiting an Upper Pines campground host for Yosemite Facelift 2016. MrE and I will be on the road elsewhere and unavailable.
Cat herding skills required :)
PM me or catch me at the check in trailer in Upper Pines.
Skip
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 14, 2015 - 05:26pm PT
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hey there say, ken... i have a small fun donation item, i am sending tomorrow, i think it will get there in time for the facelift, raffle, etc...
will try to send it two day mail...
:)
there is time, right... just letting you know to LOOK for it at the
yosemite p.o. ...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 15, 2015 - 06:57pm PT
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hey there say, ken... just sent this to you...
use it the best WAY you can, for the facelift...
raffle??
door prize??
gift to hardest trouble, that a worker runs into,
while cleaning facelift stuff??
since dean will be greatly missed and would have loved the facelift group,
i wanted his SPIRIT to be there in some way for others to have
that memory of him...
here it is:
so you can think about it, ahead of time...
it is from timid's photo...
*sorry did not have time for anything more indepth, but i have somewhere to go this weekend, and did not have more time, :)
heart is willing, etc :)) but trail was busy, :))
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Baby Doll
Trad climber
Squamish
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Sep 16, 2015 - 12:12am PT
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Hey all you wonderful people. ... Tomorrow is the day I make my final decision as to whether i drive down there from whistler or not ... long drive to do on my own... Without Big Mike :(
I being Sandra since I'm never on here and you may not be familiar with my ST name. Mo's very kindly holding my spot at YP :) I really want to see all of you!
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Sep 16, 2015 - 12:24am PT
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road trip!
plan on stopping at some places you've wanted too check out... visit with friends...
and roll on into The Valley for the whacky magic of the Facelift...
you are always welcome! (if I have any say in it), and like everything else... things don't last forever.
But whatever you decide, make sure you're having some fun
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Fish Finder
climber
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Sep 16, 2015 - 03:56am PT
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Hi Sandra
Get in the car and go
You will have the time of your life
You have a lot of friends here
Let me know if you need anything
Best,Gregg
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Sep 16, 2015 - 04:09am PT
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Hey, there neebee, that's something Ken ought to put up as a silent auction item. How many can say they have a painting signed by n--way? Many, thanks to your generosity. But how many will be able to say their art purchase was tax-deductible, should Ken follow that idea through. One generous guy.
I know it won't be me, but I would put in a silent bid for $XX.00. :0)
Sorry to hear you need to pursue the almighty dollar, Big Mike. You'll be fondly missed.Sorry you won't make it down to the lift, Anders. Healthy vibes to you from all of us.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 16, 2015 - 07:46am PT
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I really want to see all of you!
And we want to SEE YOU!
I am driving in from Moab, probably about the same distance as you. Ferretlegger is still in the Bay Area so I will be making the road trip to Yose alone. I find it peaceful and enjoyable. I am very cautious about paying attention to my body and not getting fatigued since I have no one to share driving with. Short stretch breaks make a world of difference.
Your route south is a beautiful one...get in that car and DO IT
Desert to Valley
Yosemite here I come
Uplifting Facelift
Susan
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Sep 16, 2015 - 08:24am PT
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Hey.. Miss Sandra,
Hope to see you at the facelift.. drive carefully and watch out for migrating deer.
Cheers..
Nita(-;
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 16, 2015 - 08:28am PT
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Sandra....pm'ed you. Maybe you could fly into SLC and we could rendezvous there. I could lend you some camping gear so you wouldn't have to lug it on a flight.
Susan
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 16, 2015 - 09:11am PT
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Does anybody want to climb Snake Dike? Susan?
Ohhhh Mooose....will give it serious consideration. Having some hip and knee problems that aren't fully resolved....but....i hope I can and if I can't I know some others that are probably very willing. A lovely German lady that will be with us. She's a physicist. You guys could talk science! She's climbed all over Europe.
I'll track you down when I get there....but I won't shoot you!
Susan
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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Sep 16, 2015 - 09:17am PT
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if sea goat can't make the date moose
i'll run up that thing with you....
reciting broken poetry
the ENTIRE way.
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Baby Doll
Trad climber
Squamish
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Sep 16, 2015 - 10:39am PT
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Hey thanks everyone for the encouragement!!!!! :) :) :) I've been trying to make this decision for a good couple weeks now. Although it would be AMAZING to see you all I think it's not meant to be this year :(
Not to get too personal but I'm still pretty emotionally shaken ... Being there might make me more so as I've only ever been there with Mike. Making new memories would be ideal but I'm not sure I have the mental strength for it just yet. Plus my finances would not be able to absorb a Jeep break down ...
I have some of my long-time best friends coming to vancouver next weekend so I think that may be a more healing experience for me. I also might have the opportunity to join some squamish friends for a smith rock adventure after next weekend.
Would've been awesome to get out on some rock with some of you ...
You all have fun out there ... And behave yourselves ;)
Much love,
Sandra
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Baby Doll
Trad climber
Squamish
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Sep 16, 2015 - 10:43am PT
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ps ... If any of you are ever up here in squamish you know you're ALWAYS more than welcome to call on me for a place to crash and/or a partner to climb with :) but you probably already knew that :)
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 16, 2015 - 10:46am PT
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Very understandable. YOU rock!
I will miss you...and may take you up on the Squamish offer!
Susan
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Bruce Morris
Social climber
Belmont, California
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Sep 16, 2015 - 11:16am PT
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You can climb up inside of the Iota chimney and set up a TR on Chingando without actually leading it. Safe and sane.
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Sep 16, 2015 - 02:00pm PT
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FYI Ed H .. the offwidth crew will be in Tuolumne Meadows
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Urizen
Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
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Sep 16, 2015 - 02:37pm PT
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Moose, I'll do it. What day?
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Sep 16, 2015 - 02:50pm PT
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Shirts are finished and on their way!!!
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Urizen
Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
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Sep 16, 2015 - 04:23pm PT
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I can't be there until Saturday or Sunday. Such a useless Moose.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Sep 16, 2015 - 04:58pm PT
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Started packin' today!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 16, 2015 - 05:05pm PT
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Ohhhhh..... Great shirts. Keeper for sure!
Susan
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Sep 16, 2015 - 05:09pm PT
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ah , Moose.. Snakedike may be our chance?
I have a friend with me for you to meet, a great ski buddy..she doesn't climb but I think she should. We shall hang out!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 16, 2015 - 05:11pm PT
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We may need to draw straws for Snake Dike!!!
Susan
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Sep 16, 2015 - 11:02pm PT
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Pickles festering,
shoes shot
psyche high
Can't wait!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Sep 20, 2015 - 02:25pm PT
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Can't wait to be trashed :)))
Seriously missing everyone, especially the music campfire. Katie Lembert is speaking Thursday night. Let's show and give her our support. Cheers and Love, lynnie
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 20, 2015 - 07:22pm PT
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Yeah Lynnie...bout time we got a chance to chin wag with each other.
I'm in Minden tonight (long drive from Moab). I'll be in the Valley tomorrow.
See you soon.
Susan
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Barbarian
climber
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Sep 21, 2015 - 06:37am PT
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Junior is all loaded up except for the refridgered items. Let's pick some trash!
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Sep 21, 2015 - 05:14pm PT
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I'll be up in the early afternoon tomorrow, would love some lazy cragging in the shade... 😁
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 21, 2015 - 05:50pm PT
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I made it! Lembert Dome to prove it.
Connectivity even?
Susan
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Sep 21, 2015 - 06:44pm PT
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I've decided not to attend the entire week. My health just isn't going to allow me to do what I did just a short time ago.
I want to come to dinner on Saturday and spend the night at YP next to the fire, though. Then hook up with a ride later on Sunday back to Merced.
I have too much going on with my health issues and this will simplify things greatly, though it means less fun for me.
Enjoy the gig, folks. See you this weekend.
MFM
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Sep 21, 2015 - 08:21pm PT
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:(((
SC that is a great shot of Lemburt. Really shows its lemburtyness.
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Barbarian
climber
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Sep 22, 2015 - 08:21am PT
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Junior is all packed. Just need to get through the day at work, pack the perishables, and take a short nap. Zero hour is 0200. See you all in YP by 0800.
Mouse - Was looking forward to hanging with you. Glad you're still going to make it for Saturday.
Susan - Love your shot of Lembert Dome...it looks harder and higher than I remember (nod, wink).
Last question - harder to answer these days - Do I bring rack and rope or face my mortality? Decide tonight.
Peace!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 22, 2015 - 08:22am PT
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I wa shocked to see half of Limbert missing and shifted to the Valley. When did that happen?
Susan
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10b4me
Social climber
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Sep 22, 2015 - 08:32am PT
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I wa shocked to see half of Limbert missing and shifted to the Valley. When did that happen?
Susan
During that flash flood, last week.
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limpingcrab
Trad climber
the middle of CA
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Sep 22, 2015 - 03:20pm PT
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I heard there's a sweet rope swing that the ASCA put up or something? Where can I find it!?
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Sep 22, 2015 - 05:09pm PT
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Here too!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 22, 2015 - 05:20pm PT
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hey there say, susan, and all...
have a great time!!! may the park look extra 'spic and span'
afterwards, :)
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Lurkingtard
climber
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Sep 22, 2015 - 07:04pm PT
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Where do you sign up for the rope swing?
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Sep 22, 2015 - 07:14pm PT
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Well, my health doesn't allow me to be at the 2015 Facelift, for the first time in ten years. Still, I hope to experience it vicariously here, in your photos, stories and jokes. Have fun, do good work, and keep the photos and stories coming!
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Sep 23, 2015 - 08:03am PT
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Ya'll have fun!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Sep 23, 2015 - 08:13am PT
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Y'all have fun and Moose....check everyone's knot and that's an order private!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 23, 2015 - 09:05am PT
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Nice moose!! Great to see some pics! Wish i could be there!!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 23, 2015 - 09:13am PT
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Facelift isn't all sh#t and giggles. Sometimes there is hard work to be done.
Susan
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Sep 23, 2015 - 10:47am PT
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Counting down to being there on Friday is starting to make it hard to work down here.
John
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Sep 23, 2015 - 08:32pm PT
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Ok then,
Mark your calendars for Sept. 27-28. Scientists say that's when a supermoon lunar eclipse will rule the sky for the first time in 30 years.
It hasn't happened in 33 years, and won't for another 18 years: Sunday evening, a total lunar eclipse will coincide with a "Supermoon."
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the full moon and the sun. The Earth's shadow covers the moon, which often has a red color, hence the "blood" moon nickname.
Although it's completely in the shadow of Earth, a bit of reddish sunlight still reaches the moon.
"That red light shining onto the moon is sunlight that has skimmed and bent through Earth's atmosphere: that is, from all the sunrises and sunsets that ring the world at any given moment," according to Alan MacRobert of Sky and Telescope magazine.
The total eclipse will start at 10:11 p.m. EDT (7:11 p.m. PDT) Sunday evening and will last one hour and 12 minutes. It will be visible across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and parts of West Asia and the eastern Pacific, NASA said.
Is Ed sticking around?
Pre wrap up party viewing anyone?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 23, 2015 - 09:28pm PT
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hey there say, JOEY.F... say, thanks for sharing the dates, for the moon event...
susan, neat 'work' share, ;))
oh my, mighty hiker:
as to this quote:
Sep 22, 2015 - 07:14pm PT
Well, my health doesn't allow me to be at the 2015 Facelift, for the first time in ten years. Still, I hope to experience it vicariously here, in your photos, stories and jokes. Have fun, do good work, and keep the photos and stories coming!
:( sorry to hear, that healthwise, you can't get there...
and to mouse, too, of course, as we know of his issues, too...
well, we know that your heart-desire is so willing... sure wish you could have been there to join in...
also, moosedrool... fun, as always with these shares...
nice pics, too...
someday, hope i get there... just had another miracle trip,
that long time buddies, helped me do...
biggest miracle = someone was there for the critterpets... :)
my prayers and best wishes for you all to have a GREAT TIME!!!
KEN, way to go!!!! as always, :)
ps:
wow, and anastasia IS THERE, ? right, i think i saw that facebook report, :)
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Baby Doll
Trad climber
Squamish
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Sep 24, 2015 - 01:07pm PT
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Looks like a good time being had by all :)
Thanks for sharing all the photos ... As Anders said I too will live vicariously by checking this thread. Hope you're on the mend Anders.
Wish I coulda been there this year ... Hopefully next year! Enjoy ... And behave yourselves ;)
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 24, 2015 - 02:09pm PT
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Big trash haul.
Susan
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 24, 2015 - 05:11pm PT
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The junk show!!
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Sep 24, 2015 - 06:04pm PT
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^^^Werner's booty stash?
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Sep 25, 2015 - 05:09am PT
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Xmas!
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Sep 25, 2015 - 06:17pm PT
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Crowley Lives!
Get us a pic of Fattrad/Jeff next would you please!
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Sep 26, 2015 - 07:35am PT
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Matt!
You look great. Happy to see.
:-)
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Tork
climber
Yosemite
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Sep 26, 2015 - 08:03am PT
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Who dropped a brand new Pink Anasazi on the Nutcracker? Turned one in at the facelift.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Sep 26, 2015 - 09:53am PT
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Good times! 25th annual Oktoberfest in El Portal tonight and guess who brought unwashed lederhosen?
Maidy's got a Heidi dress too...should be fun!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 26, 2015 - 09:54am PT
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MooseDrool goes to extremes for trash pickup
Susan
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 26, 2015 - 08:15pm PT
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You are towering, Moosedog.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Sep 26, 2015 - 10:22pm PT
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Got back to work this afternoon. Don't think I'll make it to the big bash tomorrow night even tho my dance card was filled. :( Gotta work.........
But say, where are all the FL pics? I saw tons of people taking them. Please post them up folks. I'll try to download mine tomorrow.
It was so fantastically, supercalifragilisticexpealidocious to see everyone. I love you all!
Cheers and Ciao, lynnie
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Sep 26, 2015 - 10:47pm PT
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Fortunately Moose's hat, being certified as over fifty years old, is considered historical and thus immune from trash collection.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 27, 2015 - 12:32am PT
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hey there say, lynne... wow, thanks for the update and sharing...
may your work day, go well, now that you are back...
i recently got to dance again, and it was soooo much fun!
so i can imagine how you love it too!
though you missed the last night for it, i hope you had a bit, at least...
night now... :)
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 27, 2015 - 09:08am PT
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I blame PTP Pete
Works for me. ;)
Susan
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 27, 2015 - 08:05pm PT
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Morning goodbyes
Eureka! I have found it!
Susan
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Sep 27, 2015 - 08:13pm PT
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Isn't that El Cap?
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 27, 2015 - 08:29pm PT
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Sh#t, The Park Service screwed up again.
Susan
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10b4me
Social climber
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Sep 27, 2015 - 08:44pm PT
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Nice picture of Pothole Dome, Susan.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Sep 28, 2015 - 12:39pm PT
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Anyone know if Leo Burke got his Golden Grabby?
I was a day late on the delivery...
A few pics from the event:
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Sep 28, 2015 - 07:44pm PT
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Both the funniest and the worst cover of any song I have ever heard!
Kudos for you guys having a good time for a good cause.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Sep 28, 2015 - 09:26pm PT
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Moose, your daughter looks like a really happy person. Good one!
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Sep 28, 2015 - 09:30pm PT
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Getting to meet Moose (and Martyna) in person was one of my goals for this year, and he didn't disappoint. I seem to enjoy Facelift more every year.
John
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Sep 28, 2015 - 10:41pm PT
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Last day of the event- evidently our German roots were showing as we set out to conquer The Grack
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 29, 2015 - 12:09am PT
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Ferretlegger showing the chicken wing maneuver
Are you sure? It looks like either he's airing out his underarm (which has a huge hole) or it's some sort of "I come in peace" gesture.
Erik and Skip...those were awesome outfits. You guys are so creative!
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Susan
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Sep 29, 2015 - 01:30am PT
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Big like to the German outfits :-D
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Sep 29, 2015 - 06:34am PT
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When we found out it was the 25th anniversary of El Portal Octoberfest... we had the perfect outfits in the car. Octoberfest rocked BTW.
Ferretlegger?... more like Chickenwinger. Nice ventilation hole in the T BTW ;)
A few pics from the Upper Pines Command Module Alpha. A shout out to all our (250 or so) happy campers this year. Check in went smoother than ever and we had almost no issues with parking and trouble makers.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Sep 29, 2015 - 01:11pm PT
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The park was so clean we resorted to some unorthodox trash-collecting - without much success:
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Sep 29, 2015 - 01:31pm PT
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Sunday Night Dinner at Facelift.God rest ye merry, children!
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Sep 29, 2015 - 02:49pm PT
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Still in the park for a couple more days. I had a great time. The facelift/tribe reunion was a blast. Great work, great friends, great gathering.
Everyone deserves a big high five and fist bump for making this the most productive park clean-up in the nation.
If you did not make it this year don't miss next!
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Tobia
Social climber
Denial
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Sep 29, 2015 - 03:16pm PT
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Good to see Bob Finn! Last time i saw Bob was the day we got laid off from YP&CC warehouse, 1978.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Sep 29, 2015 - 03:32pm PT
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JTM and Mr. E, those outfits are wonderful!
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Sep 29, 2015 - 04:09pm PT
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Thanks again to everyone. Great clip Moose! I should have gotten more but I had a crap camera with no memory, but did catch a bit of Rick, Annie and Don playing.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Sep 29, 2015 - 07:57pm PT
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Set-up crew on Tuesday
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madbolter1
Big Wall climber
Denver, CO
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Sep 29, 2015 - 08:58pm PT
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It was truly wonderful to meet so many great folks for the first time and to finally connect some faces to some online handles.
Harrison, you are the man! And we've gotta find some way to continue our conversation. As I said, I really enjoy the way you think.
Thanks to all! Well worth the trip from Denver, and I plan to make it every year that circumstances make possible.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Sep 29, 2015 - 09:05pm PT
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^^The best part of the event for me was when Richard won a rope at the end of the raffle - everyone wanted it.
It felt like The Valley was giving him back a clean rope.
I loves me some irony!
Edited - sorry Richard.
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madbolter1
Big Wall climber
Denver, CO
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Sep 29, 2015 - 09:16pm PT
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That was me, Richard, but you are sure right! I was stunned when my name was called. I almost couldn't respond because I was so shocked. The reaction so many people had was very gratifying, and I can only say thank you very much.
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Fish Finder
climber
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Sep 29, 2015 - 09:35pm PT
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it was a great line up this year
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 29, 2015 - 11:34pm PT
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hey there say, ... wow, i LOVE the 'nita approved' photo, :)
thanks for sharing, all this neat fun! and success!
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Fish Finder
climber
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Sep 30, 2015 - 11:21am PT
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Ok so here it goes
My tenth and the facelifts 12th
Wouldnt miss it for the world
it really is all about this man
Thanks for all you do Ken and for being a Friend
The first night Tuesday was the 10th Real Rock Film (support these people and go see the film when it hits your town, you wont be sorry)
it was crazy with the auditorium and the theatre both packed
The theatre even ran a second show for those who where not able to get in the earlier shows
I ran into this guy
Mike (Gator) the superintendent of the park introduces Ken
Here is where it gets really good and its time to thank all the sponsors
for me it was all about the New Belgium Fat Tire Ale
Everything they make is amazing
and the 1554 was really really good
its a dark beer that they discovered a recipe thats from 1554. Duh!
the recipe may be old but it had me partying like it was 1999 or is that 2019?
Aimie the New Belgium rep is way cool and has this great energy!
Thanks New Belgium!!!!!!
SWAG......dont even get me started
These are some of the people who get it done for every night time show
note the special red staff shirts
my guess is these will become very collectable
Here is Bill the coffee guy
he is there morning noon and night giving people what they want
legal speed (caffeine)
Thanks Bill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Hood River Coffee
The park is really going high tech these days
#faceliftshouldbe2weeks
closing shot of the nightime slide shows and just a tip of the surfboard that was donated... more on that later
the second night was headlined by the gracious and HOT Lynn Hill
Her slide show was great!
here she is with Leo and Fattrad looking over a book that fatty brought for her to sign.....
she was in the plaza with Ken to sign the surfboard that would be auctioned off later... so I asked her to sign a facelift shirt that will be auctioned off here later for those of you who were not able to attend, probably separate thread.
impressive handwriting with a felt marker and soft organic cotton
Ok so this brings us to the middle of Facelift or hump day if you will
which brings me on a tangent from the routine
Excuse me ladys......but guys have you ever had this fantasy
Ok just kidding this is a family event
This is Hope and her friend from Taiwan, they live in the same town but had not met until they came to the Yosemite Facelift. Go Figure
The point being that this is an international affair and every year I meet someone from another country who has become friends. The sweet Lolli Pop comes to mind from years past and is greatly missed.
Speaking of international flair
Timmy at the podium announcing his candidacy for Superintendent of Yosemite National Park
Timmy has been a huge supporter of the Facelift for years and has this unmatched hyper energy that really gets the crowds going
He is FUNNY!
but what most of you may not know is that behind the sceenes he is all
bidness. He queries and takes notes like he is writing a fukcing wikipedia
page. Then he turns it into comedy. Quite amazing and not easy to do!
Thanks Timmy!!!!!!
So Timmy is at the podium presenting at the Volunteers of the Year Awards..
here is my friend Matthew (next to the Super) of the volunteer NPS rescue team
My guess is that he will become the new Werner
so Timmy is there to present the award for the Facelift Volunteer of the Year Award better known as the "Golden Grabby Award" as the prize is a gold trash picker upper stick!
And the winner is...................Leo Burke
I sure hope I have his energy when I am 82
Congrats Leo , its a pleasure working and hanging out with you at Facelift
OK so this thing can not go without mentioning
for several years Jeffs son Tyler has donated his artwork to be auctioned off at the Facelift
handboards and surfboards
This years was beautiful, made from repurposed wood from a late 1800's water tower in Santa Cruz, it was signed by Ken Yager and all the headliners
Thursday night the headliner was Tommy Caldwell
what cant be said about this guy
He is in his prime
Just recently freed the Dawn Wall, has a lovely wife and child and is getting all the attention he deserves for all the hard work
I have seen his show several times over the years and this was by far his best!
Go Tommy!!!!
no photos of Tommy as I only saw him in the dark theatre
but here is the trailer from Valley Uprising
[Click to View YouTube Video]
The Merced School of Art collected a bunch of junk and made statues around the village
I caught Timmy reading poetry to Poseidon and if I'm not mistaken...
he's reaching for his JUNK (bottle with red tip)
OK lets back up a moment
there is an awful lot of work that goes on
First there is one tent
then there are 2
the booth needs to be set up everyday and broken down (not the tents)
the auditorium has to be cleaned set up and broken down then cleaned again
everyday
to be continued.....
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Sep 30, 2015 - 11:29am PT
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it really is all about this man
I don't think we can overstate Ken's contribution to this wonderful event.
John
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Sep 30, 2015 - 11:47am PT
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On a mission of mercy to relieve Ken's swollen ankle Sunday.
Fish Finder, Angel of Mercy and Eastside Boy Scout of the Year!
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Sep 30, 2015 - 11:48am PT
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FF is "The Man"
Plus you can't f*#k with his headwear. On point, always.
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Fish Finder
climber
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Sep 30, 2015 - 11:57am PT
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Thank You
Mouse
and
GDavis
you are very kind
and
Great to see you in the Park
Edit: mouse... its world peas
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Sep 30, 2015 - 12:07pm PT
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Careful with that 1554 stuff...packs a punch like a bottle of codeine cough syrup.
Tasty beer but a little goes a long way!
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Fish Finder
climber
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Sep 30, 2015 - 12:17pm PT
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I agree Ricky D
its been a long time since you and the lovely Dawn have graced our presence at the Facelift!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Sep 30, 2015 - 03:18pm PT
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Great to see Nita photographed. . .
but where's Jstan????
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Sep 30, 2015 - 05:09pm PT
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Great summation and pictures, Gregg!
I have to say, you are also an important part of Facelift - Skip and I are lucky to be able to call you a friend.
Thanks for all you do, as well.
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kaholatingtong
Trad climber
Marcus McCoy from somewhere over the rainbow...
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Sep 30, 2015 - 06:32pm PT
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Facelift was a good time this year. Thanks to Ken for all his efforts, and thanks to Skip and Eric for being good hosts once again, and tolerating all our MIA friends.
PsS. Ser Guud on ze Grack.
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Paul Martzen
Trad climber
Fresno
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This was my 4th year at Facelift and it seemed like the most fun yet for me. The highlights were really wonderful conversations with a bunch of very interesting people. There were lovely people sharing our campsite in Upper Pines and a large group next door from Berkeley REI were also very fun to hang out with. Riding my bicycle from Upper Pines to the Visitor Center and then down around the El Cap Meadow loop was great fun and worked my legs. In the trash cleaning department, I particularly enjoyed cleaning 5 lbs of mostly water bottles out of the steep loose gully on the right side of Vernal Falls below the Mist Trail. Challanging and satisfying, but next year I will bring a rope for a hand line. Even got some climbing in: Tenaya Peak on Saturday afternoon and After Seven on Monday. Very fun.
All of my photos of people with their trash bags and grabbers can be seen on facebook at #yosemitefacelift and #yosemiteclimbersassociation. All of my Meatfest photos can be seen on the Facebook: Yosemite Facelift Meatfest page.
Here are a few photos that I want to share here as well.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Random shots from Facelift 2015
Thanks to Ken. He's the Man! Thanks to all who supported, participated, and spread the love for the Worlds Greatest Ditch, Yosemite Valley.
I had a great time and saw many old friends, made many new friends, and drank some beer! Cheers, until next year.....
TY
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Great shots, Tony.
FYI, the AAC was our coolest group campers in Upper Pines.
Thanks for that.
Erik
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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oh, he's loco alright..... oh sorry...
TY
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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I had a Blast at FL 2015. My sorrow.....I had to go back to work (but in the best place in the world) and missed the Joyous Frolicking Sat and Sun. Dang, no dancing for lynnie or musica. Maybe next year.
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
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-- put up a banner/ canopy and everyone drooling to come by (buy).
Conversely, they all ignoring the MFing mountain in the background.
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John M
climber
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-- put up a banner/ canopy and everyone drooling to come by (buy).
Conversely, they all ignoring the MFing mountain in the background.
you must be in a bad mood dude. 360 something days a year there aren't any banners yet Yosemite still gets 4 million visitors a year. Something must be drawing them..must be the deli pizza.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Don't think so BIOTCH. The mountain is there. It delineates Everything.
And, that's why we're there. :) Of course cheers and joy, lynnie.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
Oct 1, 2015 - 09:38pm PT
 put up a banner/ canopy and everyone drooling to come by (buy).
Conversely, they all ignoring the MFing mountain in the background.
Try looking beyond your own vision of things sometime.
You might find some sense of community beyond "Locals Only".
What a downer, and just a foolish thing to post in the context of this thread.
There are a lot of people giving up their personal time to bridge the gap in an already-disconnected community.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Highlights:
Timid Top Rope is a strange fellow - VERY strange
Anastasia makes me feel quiet and reflective, only person on Earth so far so I keep her close
Crowley is basically exactly the same in person and his son mike is cool as phuck
Joey F is a super handsome dude, felt weird standing near him
Great conversations with TYeary and Prezwoods
Getting some kind of virus/STD in that cramped peice of sh#t standing room only hallway and shivering sweat for 3 days portering loads in mammoth
Hooking up with nobody despite meeting several desperate young women/men, I think you have to take them up El Cap first????
Realizing that the majority of DNC employess have mild autism
Ummm....
left early so no meatfest...
yeah. People were super cool. worth going again.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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^^^^^^^^^^ Eric nails it!
TY
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overwatch
climber
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Seems typical of a negative Byotch post.
Great thread to sh#t on.
Love that Lynn Hill stretching pic.
Dare I suggest the raffle was rigged as a nod or even apology to Mr. Jensen? Pretty easy to do.
Looked like a great time.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Good post, DMT, and thanks for that early morning chuckle.
Paul's pic is funny as heck and I totally blitzed by it earlier--nice pics all.
Like Paul, this was my fourth Facelift, but the first I've only attended for a day. It's turned into a central life event for me, like a lot of you, the dedicated vols and trash-pickers and team project workers whose deeds are often unsung but enormously appreciated.
Here's a giant hug/silent shout-out for all you folks who know the satisfaction of having done something like this for NO recompense--free camping, all the rest.
Volunteerism, at its best, is also leadership. Chickenskinner wears his badge as Facelift marshal well. (I'm so looking forward to next year's event, Ken.)
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Richard made sure to keep his rope as far away from the porta-potties as possible. You never know where some errant feces might land.
Thanks for the MeatFest and the patch of dirt we slept on.
And thanks to the photographer who made me look super muscular in this pic where we are stuffing our faces full of yummy food.
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Fish Finder
climber
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So last year the government kicked everyone
Out of the park including the Canadians
Many of them ended up continuing the facelift party on the Eastside
Well besides the well represented Pete and Anita at facelift this year
The others were a no show
Yes Anders thats you
And Yes Big Mike that's you
And Sandra also
And my favorite of all Canadians
RyanD
You all were missed
But
The facelift party still continues on the Eastside
As my new friend Hope is here
Tonight it was sushi at Yamatamis.
And then off to the horses
It sure is nice meeting people at facelift and making new friends
Thank you facelift!
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Fish Finder is a pimp
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overwatch
climber
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yeah Anita I thought that was Lynn Hills' gun
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Fish Finder, good for you. May you rejoice, finding new good friends is awesome.
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Great time again!
Thanks for all the great pictures posted above.
Had a blast, it was pretty cool to get Tommy Caldwell's signature on the Iron Horse Summit Cuvee, I didn't have that planned at all, I think they raised well over $500 for the YCA.
Wonderful to see some old friends again, and make some new ones too. Put a few faces to ST names, nice.
Had fun at a late night dunk in the Merced Creek w/Lynn, it was so warm we just stood in the water looking at moonlit cliffs.
Yeah, fat chance buddy. I heard that from someone riding their bike past me while I was working this little problem at Housekeeping Boulder:
It was Nita, Ha!
Later that night, after Meatfest,
Timid Toprope and the Aiders at Yeller Pines.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Good times!
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madbolter1
Big Wall climber
Denver, CO
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v not that hard but not that easy either
My kind of rating system. A good friend decades ago proposed this: "There are only three ratings. Hard. Really hard. And I can't do it. There are no easy climbs."
It's been a kind of touchstone for me. lol
The rope is sweeeet! I may frame it. lol
I'm not really into the sh|tting jokes because, seriously, I would never want to offend in the slightest a man I have come to truly love and respect. The thought of him feeling the brunt of such references honestly causes me pain. Closure is full and complete, cosmic Karma has been paid in full, and it's all good!
Thanks to all that played a part in making that reality.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Joey, thanks for the invite to the Creek. Some of us need a kick in the butt to enjoy life. :)
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Wow! We were on the wall so long, Plaid actually has HAIR now!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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According to the sign behind him, he did leave no trace...well except for the facial hair.
Susan
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Missed it this year due to an ugly bug that kept me house bound for a few days, It wasn't pretty.
Thanks to all for the pics.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, ... from me, too... thank you for more neat pics...
:)
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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There are more pictures and commentary here:
http://yosemitecloseup.com/yosemite-close-up-tours-attends-yosemite-facelift/
On Wed., Sept. 23rd I teamed up with Ed Hartouni to clean up all of the turnouts on the Big Oak Flat Road between Foresta Rd and the Valley. We picked up over 40 lbs of rubbish at these popular turnouts which offer visitors coming in on Hwy 120 their first views of Yosemite Valley.
At the raffle that evening, Ken Yager, President of YCA and the originator of Yosemite Facelift, presided over the evening raffle.
On Friday, Lisa joined me for a cleanup effort along the south side of the river between Bridalveil Straight-Away and Bridalveil Meadow.
On Saturday, Ed and his daughter, Stephanie, joined Lisa and me for a cleanup along the loop trails that include Taft Point, Sentinel Dome, and down the Glacier Point Road as far as Washburn Point where we sometimes stop on our tours.
Lisa and me at Taft Point.
That night at the raffle, Timmy was his usual funny and clever self!
All in all, it was a wonderful time, renewing old friendships and helping Yosemite look its very best!
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Nov 11, 2015 - 06:19pm PT
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The best pic was the one I got of Richard Jensen winning the rope at the evening raffle. Poetic justice and proof the Facelift is the best thing EVER!!!!
Plaid
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Gene
climber
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Nov 11, 2015 - 06:27pm PT
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That's fantastic that Mr. "Jenkins" got a new rope. Long over due.
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