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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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The Mark Synnott National Geographic article posted up thread by Mr. Rogers is really good!
Good on you Conrad, for making all the right decisions, and in timely fashion.
Way to be, and way to keep on being!
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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My daughter just sent me the link to your facebook page-wow! Missed all of this.
Dude, so glad you were aware and had the help to evac. in time.
Damn-9 hours!
That in itself is amazing.
From Delhi...cheers and here's to living life and adjusting to what it throws out at us!
take care Conrad!
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado & Nepal
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Best wishes Conrad!
All the good karma you created in the Khumbu paid off for you. Just yesterday, I saw a Facebook post by Dawa Yangzum, one of the three Sherpani who climbed K2 a couple of years ago, saying that she got her start at the Alex Lowe climbing school.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Wishing you and your Family the very best outcome.
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mcreel
climber
Barcelona
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Hey Conrad, hope you're recovering well.
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Tobia
Social climber
Denial
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Wow, of all the places to have cardiac problems Conrad's heart picked a real winner.
That's an amazingly graceful end to what more than likely than not, could have been another epic tragedy posted.
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
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Best wishes to you Conrad, it sounds like you have already made a solid recovery!
This is a great reminder of how much GENETICS can affect out health.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Sincere wishes for MORE HARD CLIMBING!!!!
Take a breather for a while, then get back in the saddle, like good old High TRaverse did.
But just do it at much lower altitudes.
Enjoy the rest of your life, brother.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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See you soon, CA! Know you'll be strong as always. Happy Holidays.
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shipoopoi
Big Wall climber
oakland
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glad you are back home and safe conrad. you can still get rad at low altitudes, of course. ss
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Good call, Conrad! Heal well and fast.
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Heal up fast old timer!
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Crump
Social climber
Lakewood, CO
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Dec 10, 2016 - 06:38am PT
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Amazing outcome for an amazing man. The couple of times I have met him he always made me feel special. What a special man and adventurer he is.
Climb on, climb strong and climb high Conrad!!!!!
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karabin museum
Trad climber
phoenix, az
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Dec 10, 2016 - 08:43am PT
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Superstar!!!
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hellroaring
Trad climber
San Francisco
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Dec 10, 2016 - 11:38am PT
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Conrad, you are a rare breed and a good man. Years ago as a fledgling noob, myself and 2 buddies, through an incredible stroke of good luck, spent the day climbing with you at J Tree. I started out nervous & embarrassed, but your warmth, patience, and encouragement soon melted that away. We had an amazing one to one conversation about loss, life, & climbing and your excitement to see someone else falling in love with rock climbing seemed genuine. It's something I truly will never forget.
So heal up well Conrad, and know that many many people send you warmth, energy, and respect. You are a true role model to all the boys out there on being a man. Thanks for all the things out've done for others. We need more like you.
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Hard Rock
Trad climber
Montana
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Dec 10, 2016 - 03:17pm PT
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C- Had my stroke about 3 years ago. Can recommend the heart institute at St. Pats. Still climbing and biking. Hope you can do he same. Tried to convince the youth around Missoula and Butte that I shouldn't be carrying a pack. Hasn't worked out. Maybe you will have better luck around Bozeman. Enjoy.
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Conrad
climber
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Dec 11, 2016 - 11:26am PT
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Thanks all for the kind words. A friend called and mentioned this thread. I'm humbled by the kindness people have sent my way. It's a nice to have friends. I'm most thankful to David Lama for his help. Tenzing, Mungo and Stefan - with gratitude.
On the 16th of November 2016 I had to turn back from our attempt on Lunag Ri. This was our second go at the peak. I figured everything was going well till I got schooled.
I was diagnosed with an acute anterior wall myocardial infarction. This is commonly referred to as a heart attack. As this medical situation is very time sensitive the medical team used emergent coronary angiography to identify an acute flush thrombotic occlusion of my approximal left anterior descending (LAD) artery. This was opened and a PROMUS drug eluting stent was placed where the occlusion had lodged itself. From onset to procedure was 9 hours. The procedure took 32 minutes.
David went back to the route and gave it a go solo. He got a little higher than we did last year. It's a cold mountain.
Time to let these type of climbs go. The ego is a task master. We are always trying to let it go. Once step closer? Maybe. I have realized I don't need to prove anything to myself or anyone else. Just be.
Every now and then we get something special in life. These moments are rare. Cherish them and thank your friends and family that helped create them. In between we live life well enough. Caring for others, making sure the bills get paid and dedicating a bit of time to the activities that define our being. Climbing is this for us. The glass is never full yet it is never empty. If you are reading this you are not wanting the basic necessities in life (I hope!)
so our life is very full!
Thanks for the kindness.
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ecdh
climber
the east
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Dec 11, 2016 - 11:34am PT
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Not much on the net stops me in my tracks but your post does CA.
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Kalimon
Social climber
Ridgway, CO
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Dec 11, 2016 - 09:42pm PT
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Best to you Con-Rad . . . met you years ago in Park West Utah at some GD show . . . you were a good dude! I crossed paths with ST in Cordova, AK even before that and feel that you are both family . . . Keep Truckin' On!
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