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Gary
Social climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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Aug 21, 2017 - 04:22pm PT
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We went up to Mt Wilson this morning. They were handing out free eclipse glasses that worked great. They opened up the 150' solar telescope and let people in to see the projected view from the telescope. They also showed the eclipse in the museum auditorium.
We made the live report for KTTV! Also got interviewed by the Pasadena Daily News.
We had a blast.
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norm larson
climber
wilson, wyoming
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Aug 21, 2017 - 05:24pm PT
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Boo dawg that is exactly what I saw too!, it was so much more than I expected. Absolutely an amazing experience. Totally totality wow...there were people on every high point all around. That was one of the best thing, to see everyone out and in awe. No boundaries.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
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Aug 21, 2017 - 06:45pm PT
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Timid... Great shot of the famous one ...Thanks...rj
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Aug 21, 2017 - 07:37pm PT
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I was working up at Schulman today. Some folks had set up cameras in the parking lot. Much to everyones chagrin- we had the first overcast day in months.
We did get some good glimpses of it as the clouds passed and had a few second window of very thin cloud at the apex to see it at it's max so we weren't totally denied.
I got to see the full monte down in Cabo back in '91(?) I think it was one of the longest recorded in history. Definitely a surreal experience. We were out in the desert. The stars came out and a pack of coyotes all howled on cue.
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ec
climber
ca
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Aug 21, 2017 - 09:17pm PT
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Madras: 'bout the coolest thing I've ever witnessed; truly incredible! In retrospect, all the pics and the news never can compare to the live experience.
 ec
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Aug 21, 2017 - 09:33pm PT
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Just heard from Mari -- she'd gone off to view the eclipse from the summit of Borah Peak, the highest mountain in Idaho. 12,662 ft. and pretty much in the middle of the eclipse path.
She said they made it to over 11,000 by 0-dark-of-the-moon-30 and that it was amazing.
Dunno if she got any pictures -- we'll see when she gets home.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Aug 21, 2017 - 10:04pm PT
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Aug 21, 2017 - 09:17pm PT
Madras: 'bout the coolest thing I've ever witnessed; truly incredible! In retrospect, all the pics and the news never can compare to the live experience.
Cool for all you kids! I just can't grab the admiration. I saw one in highschool, and still thought a frontside tailtap was WAY cooler! E-clipses happen: (all the time),,,,throughout all time.
i guess you energy seekers get perplexed when it's turned offf!?
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john hansen
climber
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Aug 21, 2017 - 10:19pm PT
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Blueblocker...
Did you ever see totality? Or only some percentage?
Big difference.
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Guernica
climber
dark places
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Aug 22, 2017 - 01:43am PT
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I was on gray butte right outside smith rocks today, and a guy standing next to me posted this footage on youtube already:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nFx5xObJ5Q&t=94s
Peak crowd reaction/screaming starts at about 1:15 and is my favorite part of the video. The energy of the crowd was unlike anything I've ever experienced and actually comes across pretty well in the clip.
As for the actual eclipse, I found it almost heartbreakingly gorgeous, and it'll forever change the way I view the sun, the moon, and how it all hangs in space.
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Gunkie
Trad climber
Valles Marineris
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Aug 22, 2017 - 05:46am PT
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We got 20 minutes of thick overcast both sides of the peak. But it was bright and sunny most of the rest of the day. woo hoo.
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Aug 22, 2017 - 06:32am PT
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Good work with the cameras, Boo Dog, J.C.!
How many times did you hear that dopey Bonnie Tyler song yesterday?
While a much more apt song for an actual eclipse - Cat Stevens' "Moonshadow" - was ignored in its totality.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Aug 22, 2017 - 08:59am PT
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Jeff, that is a really cool pic.
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Aug 22, 2017 - 09:11am PT
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^ agreed, super cool pick jeff.
As mentioned a total eclipse is WAY more impressive than a partial eclipse. The partial eclipse is pretty neat, watching it with eclipse glasses. But when it goes total and you can take the glasses off and experience instant night like that, it's awesome.
I was surprised how cold it got. Both as totality was approaching and then during totality. The corona was also really cool. I've seen photos of it, but wasn't sure if it was a camera exposure trick to get it that big and easy to see, but that's what it looks like to the naked eye.
We went to a fire lookout in eastern Oregon. But could've just watched it from a meadow.
I wanted to focus on the experience and not be too distracted with photos but I grabbed a couple shots with a DSLR during totality.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Aug 22, 2017 - 01:41pm PT
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Not Jeff's photo. He should give credit to the photographer, Michael Shainblum.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Aug 22, 2017 - 02:27pm PT
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Just came across this photo on FB and people were raving about it. I had to laugh.
So many dumb people out there.
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High Fructose Corn Spirit
Gym climber
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Aug 22, 2017 - 02:35pm PT
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They say this is eclipse after-effect...
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Wow, cool shots!
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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Aug 22, 2017 - 02:36pm PT
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Brandon, I don't get it. What was funny about that photo? it looks cool to me. Or are you referring to the photo credit on the Jeff's post, because the one you posted from FB gives you credit for it?
Sincere question.
Arne
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Aug 22, 2017 - 02:52pm PT
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Look at the photo. Was the sun setting over the Oregon coast when the eclipse happened? Why is the sun in front of the clouds? Details matter.
If I knew who edited that photo, I'd give them credit.
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