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John M
climber
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Aug 25, 2018 - 11:09am PT
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Blew me away too. Everyone makes mistakes. Its what you do with them that counts. Good on Jeff.
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Aug 25, 2018 - 11:23am PT
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I know what she posted, but still doesn't make it okay. There are a lot of people that spend a lot of effort - say tome and money - to make that film happen and it is easy possible to see it in in a legal way. At least in the USA
My guess is those involved in the movie's production would follow along with Jeff and his daughter's wish in his honor.
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Aug 25, 2018 - 11:26am PT
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The link to the film is the one Jeff’s daughter posted on Facebook, not me. She said it was Jeff’s wish to share.
The film is a great tribute to a great man. Jeff was always very open with his ideas, he and I discussed a number of innovations together over the years, and with original work he was always primarily interested in helping the climbing community progress and advance with techniques and tools.
Jeff and Catherine had one of our early A5 double portaledge prototypes on Trango. Bridwell was also on that trip filming. We all collaborated back then openly, fun times. Different world these days.
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Aug 25, 2018 - 11:50am PT
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As mentioned, I think the link provided by Jeff’s daughter is on the up and up, but of course Chris or I can delete the post here if there is any request to do so.
Edit—this was in response to a deleted post where the poster agreed the film is meant to be shared, but also had some history about the film, of which i was unaware.
Edit, edit—just saw a Facebook post by Connie, who apparently is part owner of film, who says the link is pirated. Sad, but I will remove my earlier post in response to this information, even though it is still on YouTube.
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Kalimon
Social climber
Ridgway, CO
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Aug 25, 2018 - 12:51pm PT
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Thank you Jeff Lowe for your positive influence.
Best to his family and loved ones.
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Berner
Mountain climber
Switzerland
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Aug 25, 2018 - 01:07pm PT
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Edit, edit—just saw a Facebook post by Connie, who apparently is part owner of film, who says the link is pirated. Sad, but I will remove my earlier post in response to this information
That's why I mentioned the link. I am totally in favour of spreading the impressive story of Jeff and I am honoured to have been able to contribute a little to the film
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Aug 25, 2018 - 01:14pm PT
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Apparently it will be on iTunes soon. Even though I just saw it, I plan to buy it as well. It is an amazing inspiring film.
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John M
climber
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Aug 25, 2018 - 01:15pm PT
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I'm glad that I got to see the film. Its doubtful that I would have gotten to see it otherwise without the link here. Jeff is an inspiration. There are things in the film that I wish I had known sooner. I would have liked to talk to Jeff about them.
I do understand removing the link, I'm just glad that I got to see it.
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JLP
Social climber
The internet
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Aug 25, 2018 - 03:08pm PT
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Apparently it will be on iTunes soon. That would be great, but hopefully not for the $50 the DVD was selling for, nobody will buy it and nobody will hear his story. Not that I don't mind chipping in - but the bizarre airing of dirty laundry by the people around him during and after that film was made didn't really present a situation I wanted to toss my money into.
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John Mac
Trad climber
Breckenridge, CO
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Aug 25, 2018 - 04:47pm PT
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I would be happy to buy it again through iTunes, since there was a postage snafu involving my DVD and I never received it. Hopefully, I get to see it one day!
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Aug 25, 2018 - 04:56pm PT
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I ordered the DVD when they were raising money for it and never received my copy, not a big deal I just wanted to help Jeff. Watched it on Youtube just now and was blown away with how good it was. Hard to watch without getting a little misty in the eyes in parts. Condolences to his family and friends and may he rest in peace.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Aug 25, 2018 - 05:23pm PT
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"Not that I don't mind chipping in - but the bizarre airing of dirty laundry by the people around him during and after that film was made didn't really present a situation I wanted to toss my money into."
BOOOOOM!!!
Exactly.
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Aug 27, 2018 - 03:00pm PT
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Sorry, but there are people grieving, and I don’t think it is right to repost the details. If people want to express themselves directly, so be it, but commentary is not necessary. My heart goes out to all involved.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Aug 27, 2018 - 04:10pm PT
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why doesn't jeff have the 51%?
Smart move. If the majority owner is a woman or minority there are corporate perks.
I would really like to see this film in a proper way.
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Jeff is free of the defects of that body. Somewhere in the distance, a new climber is born. In time, new records will be broken.
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Aug 27, 2018 - 04:36pm PT
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For those of you without Facebook
TMI. This is a family matter and should not be aired out on the internet. Sonja may have justified grievances, the internet is not the place to air them.
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JLP
Social climber
The internet
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Aug 27, 2018 - 04:37pm PT
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The movie is on YouTube. It's easy to find. Jeff's family put there. IMO, go enjoy it. I found it worthy.
The legality is none of our concern or business to pick through. Sounds ugly, though.
If it is later determined you viewed a pirate copy, then by all means go pay for it.
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WBraun
climber
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Aug 27, 2018 - 04:46pm PT
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Sonja may have justified grievances, the internet is not the place to air them.
Tough sh!t for you and I'm sooo glad Sonja aired those grievances.
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AP
Trad climber
Calgary
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Aug 27, 2018 - 04:49pm PT
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I find it sad that in the last few weeks Jeff was spending time on this.
Of course it went on for years but the last few weeks are when a person should be concentrating on getting ready for the end, not on squabbles.
With Tom and Jeff we lost 2 true heroes in the last week.
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Aug 27, 2018 - 04:53pm PT
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Tough sh!t for you and I'm sooo glad Sonja aired those grievances.
I kind of agree; may be be cathartic for Sonja and calling Connie out is a good thing. Guess I'm just not a fan of this kind of stuff. "Tough sh#t for you"? Doesn't affect me in any way.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Aug 27, 2018 - 05:09pm PT
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Am am saddened that Sonja has to deal with this. But I will not judge here for airing her views. I am glad that she and her father had a wonderful relationship and were able to say goodbye. The one beautiful thing about death is how close it brings people together. i.e, John McCain, Jim Bridwell. Dave Y. is right, hug your family and friends tightly.
Seems like Connie started this thread, might be a matter of time before it is nuked.
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