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Rattlesnake Arch
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2018 - 06:52pm PT
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... the real inspiration for this incredible human physical feat was Captain Kirk...
Thanks for the reminder, Klimmer2.0.
For those who have missed it, El Capitan Kirk:
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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Rattlesnake Arch
Social climber
Home is where we park it
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 18, 2018 - 10:14am PT
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Has it aired overseas yet? My guess is it will go over better in Europe than in the states.
Free Solo is having its Dutch premiere at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) tomorrow. It is included in their "Best of Fests" program. According to IDFA, "Striking documentary films from the international festival circuit are central to Best of Fests. The program showcases prize-winners, public favorites, and high-profile titles from the past year." All of the scheduled showings are sold out.
Technically, the international premiere was in Toronto back on Sept 9, when it won the Peoples Choice Documentary Award. But that's not overseas.
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Jim Clipper
climber
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Nov 18, 2018 - 10:07pm PT
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glad to have paid the $11. made by climbers
My 2cents:
Solo in title a bit of an oxymoron. Many others involved...
Samurai pulling out best sword? Some collect swords, some collect guns? Maybe trad., if "lucky", swords are sometimes given, and they have a caretaker for a time.
Warrior seeking perfection so not to die? No, but good start, maybe half way there. Also, there may be many other ways there, none less too.
Something similar from a master, ... if you look east, for a warrior's way, you may not have to go far. Some cast out, live east of eden. Why be a warrior?
If interested, take it to Japan. Maybe look up Yuji. You don't have to wear red so high, if you choose to, why? Lose more often than not, or at best break even.
Another master said he taught, no matter how old he became, he could always improve. Croft cameo, in spades, hearts, diamonds...
Africa strong work. Good sense of self.
The climb singular.
allay fear, alex, allez... yes! mastery
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Rattlesnake Arch
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 19, 2018 - 05:59am PT
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Free Solo premieres in England.
"“Free Solo” won the Grand Prize at the Kendal Mountain Festival on Saturday night. A contender in Kendal’s main International Film Competition, the documentary from E. Chai Vasarhelyi, who helmed Sundance hit “Meru,” and Jimmy Chin, a climber in that film, was the overall winner in a lineup of 90 mountain and adventure films.
The audience – despite being predominantly mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts themselves – still shuddered, flinched and sweated as the story of this unroped climb of the El Capitan rockface by the climber Alex Honnold unfolded. Not only does this film record the extraordinary achievement of a near impossible climb, but it also is not afraid to confront the climber and colleagues with the real possibility of failure and death."
https://variety.com/2018/film/festivals/free-solo-tops-kendal-mountain-festival-1203032125/
(About Kendal Mountain Festival - Kendal Mountain Festival, held in the town of Kendall in the Lake District of England, is an award-winning event that has grown in size and diversity over the last 17 years. It is also the main social event for outdoor enthusiasts in the UK)
Sounds like a good time...
BTW The Dawn Wall won Best Climbing Film.
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Jim Clipper
climber
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Nov 19, 2018 - 08:00am PT
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Still has me thinking... I rememnnber some articles about an interest in the Valley in Bushido FWIW
From a Master, "Sensei". Maybe you have to hear it.
"Now that everyone has a gun, it doesn't mean anything."
Definitely not from a master, still thinking...
Gathering the familiar tight shoes, perfectly slipping into them, pulling on the heels, hearing them fart. wuuush...
Purple unicorn, somewhere in the middle, keep an eye on that one.
Great climbing film. Up there for me with the Ben Moon top of the tower solo, paparazzi thing back not that long ago.
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limpingcrab
Trad climber
the middle of CA
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Nov 19, 2018 - 08:13am PT
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The first time I saw it with a few guys and I remember thinking, "his girlfriend is nuts, he needs to run for his life."
Then I saw it with my wife an thought, "he's kind of a jerk to his girlfriend."
Obviously I don't know much about them, but being in that relationship (how I perceived it) would scare me about as much as free soloing.
Great work by everyone involved and the music in the final climbing scene was spot on and gave me chills. I can't imagine filming a friend do that, I get scared when friends just rappel out of sight.
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Jim Clipper
climber
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Nov 19, 2018 - 10:31am PT
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My last post. I have too much time.
In the rare chance you read this.
I've heard from a reputable source, this is a good book.
"The Warrior's Path: Wisdom from Contemporary Martial Arts Masters"
by James Sidney
You have the crew, seem to be on the tour. Get together and go interview some of the previous generation. Some of the stories are being lost. Maybe one on one meetings, watch some footage of Free Solo together, get some reactions. Ask them to share some old pictures and stories.
Be sure to talk to Mr. Caldwell. Get some embarrassing pictures and stories of Tommy.
Pay respects. It will likely go in unexpected directions, hopefully sometimes sideways. Roots of a tree, growing into the trunk... I can't explain it.
Do it! Might be a good follow up to a very good film.
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Rattlesnake Arch
Social climber
Home is where we park it
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 19, 2018 - 12:03pm PT
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The first time I saw it with a few guys ...
Most any red-blooded climber would be delighted to find a GF like Sanni.
"she's cute and small... and fits in the van".
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Jim Clipper
climber
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Nov 19, 2018 - 01:01pm PT
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ok, not my last post.
Maybe I'm projecting, still, I think that the quote about the van chick may have been more tongue in cheek than it appears out of context.
For what he's done, he seems to have a decent amount of perspective about himself, maybe the valley?
Looked like he maybe sees the consequence of getting too close to the edge, so he tries to keep what he thinks is a healthy distance.
Finally, perspectives change with age. The perceived value of a van chick may change too, then again, maybe not. just projecting...
Not saying he wouldn't appreciate it, but maybe not entirely his style. Meh... what am I saying?
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ms55401
Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
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Nov 19, 2018 - 01:44pm PT
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I don't see the big deal of being upfront that for certain guys a girlfriend is an afterthought.
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Rattlesnake Arch
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 19, 2018 - 03:34pm PT
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If they win an Academy Award I'll cheer that too!
I'll second that...
the quote about the van chick may have been more tongue in cheek than it appears out of context.
Agreed.
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Rattlesnake Arch
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 19, 2018 - 03:41pm PT
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Finally, perspectives change with age. The perceived value of a van chick may change too...
My van chick and I bought a new 77 Dodge van for our first Yosemite trip. Her perceived value hasn't changed since then and is still infinite. But I digress.
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Rattlesnake Arch
Social climber
Home is where we park it
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 19, 2018 - 03:53pm PT
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Was it a month ago...
We bought the van back in 77. I suppose that means I'm old...
"She makes my life better in every way" (Alex Honnold, re Sanni)
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Hardman Knott
Gym climber
Mill Valley, Ca
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Nov 19, 2018 - 05:20pm PT
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I think Alex is one of the few who could get away with saying:
she's cute and small... and fits in the van
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jaredg
climber
california
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Nov 19, 2018 - 09:23pm PT
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I watched Free Solo a week ago and I think I'm still processing it. I'm no music expert, but the score really amplified the emotional intensity. Here are 2 pieces from the end of the movie.
http://marcobeltrami.com/projects/free-solo/
I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that Alex is incapable of loving a person. Documentary film makers often take liberties in the editing room to enhance the story. In fact, that's part of what made this movie so much better than a climbing movie -- Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi is a real deal storyteller. Also, the events in the movie took place more than a year and a half ago.
P.S.: Here's a Honnold short with beautiful music: https://vimeo.com/127857162
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August West
Trad climber
Where the wind blows strange
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Nov 20, 2018 - 06:11pm PT
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The first time I saw it with a few guys and I remember thinking, "his girlfriend is nuts, he needs to run for his life."
Alex is nuts and may well kill himself.
I think she should run for her life. Or at least her sanity.
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Jim Clipper
climber
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Nov 21, 2018 - 08:44am PT
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Just thought I should clarify, "van chick" was not meant to be a pejorative.
Moreover, my opinion should not matter in their journey. Looks like they have some rad stuff going on. Enjoy the ride?!
oops, again, not my business. Low rent over here, but the view is entertaining. Thanks for the film.
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