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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Aug 16, 2016 - 09:21pm PT
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no purer high, no higher elation in self, to be found, sez I. gud work getting out-of-doors rock clamberin'!
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Aug 16, 2016 - 09:25pm PT
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^missing post.
dude, TantheMan's got the wiry build to ca-rush the rock, unlike some-a us softies. good on you for gettin' out to do the movin' meditation thing
edit: backup that single draw tether (sez mawm)
Watchin' these "kids" the last few years has been pretty cool. They was on a serious send train, stoked to see it firing up again.
Tanner! Looks like a wonderful eve up the canyon! Hope the ivy was avoidable! I always like how the river kind of reverbs up to the top of those pitches. I hope the wonderments shown brightly on you today.
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TanTheMan
Trad climber
Sheridan, WY
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Aug 16, 2016 - 09:37pm PT
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Fish Finder
climber
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Aug 16, 2016 - 09:40pm PT
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Hey Tanner and Sarah and Em and sis
Hope the last weeks in served you well Tanner
You look like your ready to go
Good to see you
Get out there and enjoy more climbing
Look forward to many future posts
Please post up more when you are ready
Cheers!!!!!
Team Tanner keep it up
We are here for you
Best ,Gregg
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Aug 16, 2016 - 09:43pm PT
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This is why we come to Supertopo.
On belay!!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Aug 16, 2016 - 10:40pm PT
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Gud on ya TantheMan for for getting out with your sister, keep on rocking it.
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Aug 16, 2016 - 10:57pm PT
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new routes and first ascents (first human 'speriences) waitin' out there. (a reminder to all - but this one short life to lead, and let it be leading by explorations!!!)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 16, 2016 - 11:00pm PT
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hey there say, TanTheMan... wow, what a great step forward: UP the rocks...
so very happy for you and your sister to have
this great open door, to the GREAT outdoors...
keep up the good work, :)
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Aug 16, 2016 - 11:20pm PT
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TanTheMan
Don't feel a need to get back to us. Just chill and relax. We will be here.
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TanTheMan
Trad climber
Sheridan, WY
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Aug 21, 2016 - 01:30pm PT
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hey everyone!!!!!!
Just getting settled in. Sorry Im a bit overwhelmed trying to reach out to everyone, especially some of you that really touched me, but ill start with this. Been climbing every chance i get. I am super weak right now but its been fun the old routes I started climbing on are like new again, hard. I did a 5.8 trad i haven't done in a long time and I was scared as shit! my legs were sewing machines. I am weak but getting stronger every day. I moved back in to my parents house for now and got the hang board up. could only do 4 pull-ups it was pretty discouraging but tomorrow i will try for 5. thanks everybody for all the support. The community has been so supportive and really helped me through this dark time . My cousin printed up the forum and i read through it almost every day. It helped more than anyone could know that there are so many people that care about someone who shares a passion with them. Thank you soooooo much for the people who sent stuff the pics are great, i can't wait to read the books, and the dreamcatcher is above my bed, the t-shirt is awesome, and the letters helped me a lot. My life goal is to climb all 3 walls in Yosemite. anyways you will hear more from me, i really appreciate you all.
With love,
Tantheman
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Aug 21, 2016 - 01:42pm PT
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This thread made my day, inspirational Tan. And you have a great crew. Climb on.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Aug 21, 2016 - 02:28pm PT
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could only do 4 pull-ups it was pretty discouraging
Don't be discouraged. I've never been able to do a pull-up in my life and I've had no trouble climbing! :-)
It's good to hear from you. Remember, one day at a time.
Phyl
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Aug 21, 2016 - 03:21pm PT
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Don't need pull-ups to climb Ranger Rock
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Emmy04
Boulder climber
Sheridan, WY
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Aug 21, 2016 - 04:05pm PT
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Tan! Love to see you're posting!! Hi to everyone! Tan is still trying to get me to go climb with him. Haven't gotten to yet. 1. I'm a chicken sh#t. 2. I'm a mama to four. Lol! When we finally get out there, we'll have to take some pics and post. Thanks again for all your love to our guy. So much love to you all!
Emily
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Coach37
Social climber
Philly
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Aug 21, 2016 - 04:16pm PT
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"I am super weak right now but its been fun the old routes I started climbing on are like new again, hard."
I know that feeling! I stopped climbing for two years when I was in the army. When I got out, I was in good shape, for running in boots with a ruck or doing pushups. I couldn't climb for jack. I fell off a 5.7 slab route and swore it had to be sandbagged. By the end of the season, I had most of it back (then I was falling off 5.10s and calling them sandbagged), the next year falling off 11s, the next years getting up 12s.
When you're climbing hard, its easy to think the easier classics aren't worth the time. So nows a good time to go tick off all those cool routes you never got around to when you were climbing harder. Because soon enough, they will feel easy again.
When I'd get that shaky leg, one of my partners always broke into a bad Elvis impersonation. I would laugh so hard, I couldn't even get mad for falling.
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chainsaw
Trad climber
CA
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Aug 21, 2016 - 04:34pm PT
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Hey Tanner, my name is Rob. My family has a history of manic depression for generations and it has been a real challenge. I can definately say I wouldnt have it any other way. With the extremes of sadness and depression also come moments of great insight and joy that I think only bipolars can understand. Let it give you focus when youre up and you will achieve above and beyond normal human capacity. And remind yourself when you are down that it will pass. Get that tatooed on your arm if necessary. I write myself notes to remind myself that all will be well and turn around soon. Avoid drugs and alcohol. They make it worse. And relationships with girlfriends are the worst! You will have to find a woman who has compassion for you and fully accepts and understands your nature. I hope you arent offended that a stranger like me would contact you about something so personal. It is embarrassing sometimes. People don't understand what we live with. I dont know you but I think I can understand what you are experiencing. Most Bipolars are among the most brilliant and intelligent creative people on Earth. Heck, Van Gough cut off his own ear and mailed it to his girlfriend in a moment of depression. Its important to remember that he was one of the greatest artists who ever lived. Contact me by email at robtrelford@yahoo.com and I will give you my number. Call me anytime you want.
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Fish Finder
climber
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Aug 21, 2016 - 08:45pm PT
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Nice Post Tanner
Good to hear from you
No need to feel overwhelmed
Nobody here expects anything from you
Take it easy and enjoy life
You have a lot of time to get strong
Glad to hear of your goals and you can bet your ass
Many of us here in Cali will show up to support you and celebrate
When you are ready for the Big Walls in Yosemite
Good job brother. Your doin it
Best,Gregg
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 21, 2016 - 09:41pm PT
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hey there say, tanner... great to hear the updates... and about the climbs...
my brother is the climber, not me, so i can't give climber advice, but
say:
i sure an encourage, at to goals, etc...
and to 'hanging in there' and tackling stuff...
not matter, WHAT the goals, or WHY we have them, and no matter
WHAT our health, wealth, or inner-being or outer-circumstances,
i can share this, being 60+ age-wise:
some goals, we conquer, quick and fast...
some goals, we spend a good chunk of time on...
some goals, turn a corner and manefest, as a WHOLE NEW goal...
some goals, we ourselves, change and enhance, to suit various
'whatevers' along the way...
and this all leads to seeing even deeper-dreamed goals,
come to pass, latter down the line, in life...
so:
never NEVER feel you 'aren't or can't' achieve...
we achieve, EACH AND EVERYDAY, just by taking and making, and doing,
those:
steps along the way, to EACH of the 'some's mentioned above...
:)
it's held true, for me... through all these years...
even a few goals, that i set aside, due to
seeing a better goal rise-up ... one that i never
even expected, but 'was far more perfect' :)
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Sarah Kindle
Boulder climber
Sheridan, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 22, 2016 - 06:56pm PT
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❤️❤️❤️❤️ So thankful for all the wisdom, love, good energy! I cry every time I read a new post. Yes I'm a sap, but you all have helped so much I can't even explain, I spent most of the afternoon with Tamner yesterday. Here's a couple pics.
Xoxo
S
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TanTheMan
Trad climber
Sheridan, WY
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Aug 22, 2016 - 08:42pm PT
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this whole incident has been a roller coaster for sure it has knocked me lower than i can ever go again and i see a great future eventually climbing the three walls of Yosemite!!! :) Working the hangboard getting stronger cant wait to start climbing hard! I think the whole thing is a blessing in disguise. blessing in disguise #1 it only takes me half the time to brush my teeth hahahah
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