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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 1, 2016 - 12:01pm PT
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Thomas has made a remarkable recovery and is going back to Latok 1 to establish a route on the north face. There have been over 27 failed attempts to establish a route on the north side of Latok since our 1978 epic.
I feel that Thomas, along with Anton Gutsch and Sebastian Brutscher, has an excellent chance to seize what has become the Holy Grail of alpine climbing and I, along with George Lowe, want to be there to witness it.
While George and I want to be there for historical perspective we won't just be sitting on our butts. We hope, along with Thom Englebach, to establish our own new route on one of the surrounding technical 6,000 meter peaks.
It's been 38 years since I left the Latok/Ogre cirque which, I believe, is the most beautiful mountain Amphitheatre on the planet.....pretty psyched!!! We leave on 8/11 and return on 10/4.
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Porkchop_express
Trad climber
Springdale, UT
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This is super exciting news! Best of luck out there! Would love to see this go down with everyone there to witness.
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The Lisa
Trad climber
Da Bronx, NY
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Have an amazing trip!
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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From all I've read, both the Huber's are beasts so it's probably no surprise Thomas is ready to go. I'm stoked for each and every one of the crew that this came together. Good luck to everyone!
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labrat
Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
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Have a great time!!!
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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27 failed attempts, eh?
If anyone can do it, it's Thomas. He made the second ascent of the Ogre after a mere 26 failed attempts, so what's one more.
Good luck, buddy!
Cheers, eh?
"Piton"
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EdwardT
Trad climber
Retired
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Age is just a number... eh, Mr. Donini.
I'm in awe of your staying power and lofty endeavors.
Good luck.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Best of luck to you, Jim, and to the Huber expedition. I look forward to hearing about great things.
John
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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we'll leave a light on for you
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Reeotch
climber
4 Corners Area
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And fer God's sake . . .
Be Careful!
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ecdh
climber
the east
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I rarely do, but both trips i will be avidly keeping an eye out for. Exciting stuff.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Good luck and best wishes to all involved.
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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Pretty psyched. Indeed.
Loved the impression that came across of Huber in the film about the Yosemite aid route.
Incidental Wall? Recondite Wall?
Whoops!
Had him confused with Tomaž Humar.
Huber is alright, too. Either of them.
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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May the road rise up to meet you.
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FRUMY
Trad climber
Bishop,CA
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^^^^^^^^^^^
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 1, 2016 - 05:52pm PT
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You can see our highpoint indicated by the yellow line. A Norwegian team reached a point 2,000 vertical feet lower.....the highest by anyone since our climb.
Thomas has a good battle plan and the GUNS to do it.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 1, 2016 - 06:13pm PT
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Already packed....thank heavens the Jaoanese have figured out how to dehydrate wine!
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Jim, you are an inspiration. Safe travels!
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Have a great trip, Jim. We are all rooting for you!
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