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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Dec 11, 2016 - 09:52pm PT
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Conrad, so glad that you had a good outcome. I know that you will come back stronger than ever.
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climber
away from the ground
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Dec 11, 2016 - 10:22pm PT
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Gnar.
Glad you had a best case outcome, Conrad.
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.
This is wisdom.
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SFDukie
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Dec 12, 2016 - 12:45am PT
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Thanks for your post and story, Conrad. Glad for you and your family you're ok. You're an inpiration to me and many others- especially for me as we're close in age.
A comment about "dialing it back", in light of comments above (and these remarks are'n't addressed to CA) If you're in the sixth decade of life, you need a good doc. And you need to know the signs and symptoms of heart disease, what your individual risk factors (family history, blood pressure, cholesterol and other lipid markers, for heavens sake don't smoke, etc). But if you're ok on all those fronts, with no cardiovascular disease and no significant risk factors- cardiac risk isn't a reason to be dialing it back. There may be lots of other reasons, of course- but imo cardiac risks aren't one of them.
Don Taylor
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Dec 12, 2016 - 01:26am PT
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Conrad, wow. Guess it's a good time to get some rest, enjoy the family and ponder life. Seems like you've always had a knack for making the right call at the right time, this incident included and I suspect that trend will continue long into the future. All the best.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Dec 12, 2016 - 07:55am PT
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Heal well!
A beautiful perspective...thanks for that.
Susan
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Dec 12, 2016 - 08:09am PT
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Glad you are ok, Conrad. Never a dull moment! Life is one big mystery...and not always what it seems. You plan things out the best you can...the rest seems random! Another grand and scary adventure. Keep on cranking!
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snakefoot
climber
Nor Cal
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Dec 12, 2016 - 09:36am PT
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first of all, glad that this did not turn into a disaster and that conrad is ok. Second, it takes a lot of courage to get to a point where one posts as conrad did.
Though we have never met, I have always been inspired by what you have done conrad, especially back in the day when you and Mugs did some incredible stuff and i was more impressionable (not intended to diminish your achievements in any way). glad that you have made your own assessment of what is worth risking life for and that you know these things need not be your challenge anymore.. keep tearing it up in whatever way you choose. we will all be dead longer than the time we once lived....
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Gunkie
Trad climber
Valles Marineris
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Dec 12, 2016 - 09:44am PT
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Time to let these type of climbs go.
Time to start surfing.
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ladyscarlett
Trad climber
SF Bay Area, California
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Dec 12, 2016 - 10:06am PT
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Best wishes on your speedy recovery!
I have this strong suspicion that there won't be much slowing down. Rather perhaps, a change in scope?
Best wishes,
Cheers
LS
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Dec 12, 2016 - 10:47am PT
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I heard about your calamitous event on Facebook. Your mountaineering and humanitarian feats have provided such inspiration to the climbing community over the years.
The unexpected sometimes come with a big wallop. But what a wonderful outcome - that you lived!! Every day is a precious gift, especially when, as you alluded, you do not have to struggle every day for basic survival. Life is good.
Wishing you all the very best for continued happiness going forward.
Phyl
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Dec 13, 2016 - 08:32am PT
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Conrad,
I am so glad to hear you're ok!
As you said, you have nothing to prove: you've got several lifetimes' worth of great climbs behind you. There is no downside to dialing it back a little. To everything, there is a season.
Rick
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Dec 15, 2016 - 03:29pm PT
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So glad that you came through this event well.
No need to try and single-handedly turn the Old Bold Climbers maxim on its ear.
Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery. You deserve it.
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