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Jennie
Trad climber
Idaho Falls
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 16, 2007 - 10:57am PT
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The last several days have taken ST backward in terms of understanding and good will. The positive vibes and social correctness flowing from the Yosemite facelift doesn't seem to be detering many of us from celebrating contention and admiring the roadkill. Civility is more than extra cheese on our pasta. Don't we have to appreciate civility and work at incorporating it?
I confess, I don't know Anders personally. But the equitable manner in which he conducts himself on this forum is testament of a sober, considerate and clear thinking individual. Has anyone read nasty unpleasant posts written by him?..... filthy language?....or even anything lacking in courtesy? Anders doesn't apologize for his viewpoint or attempt to schmooze with folks he doesn't agree. Yet even in disagreement he doesn't malign others or resort to name calling. He's obviously loyal to his friends but doesn't attempt to flatter them unrighteously, neither does he attept to vex those opposing his view.
A standard of civility? I'm compelled to nominate Anders, and would be pleased hearing from those who agree. No doubt, those who know him well can enlarge on his legend.
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MisterE
Social climber
Across town from Easy Street
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:02am PT
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SIR YES SIR!
Anders is a great guy, a bastion of civility and a generous spirit.
Erik
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bachar
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:06am PT
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He makes a mean marmalade!
It is dee-licious by the way - thanks!
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:10am PT
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Definitely one of the good guys of ST.
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Trashman
Trad climber
SLC
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:10am PT
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don't care much about civility(it's online, don't tend to think much of what people write about me or my beliefs) BUT . . .
i have to say, the brothers Ourom(sp?) put up some of cooler cragging routes i've done in the Squamish area. Apologies for dragging this topic back into climbing, but major kudos are due to anyone that spends that much time digging out moss for our collective enjoyment.
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Prod
Social climber
Charlevoix, MI
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:12am PT
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Yeah but he's a Canadian!.... Just kidding, I just met Anders at the Facelift, we had some beer. Hard worker, honest, all around good guy.
Prod.
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graham
Social climber
Ventura, California
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:23am PT
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I like to think of Anders as an ambassador to ST!
A pleasure to correspond with and one level headed guy. Eh!
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:25am PT
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I like your style Anders!
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TradIsGood
Half fast climber
the Gunks end of the country
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:27am PT
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OK.
But "Mighty Hiker"?
A bit ostentatious.
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jstan
climber
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:28am PT
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Anyone trying to put together a short list of Anders's great qualities and contributions has taken on a very tough assignment. That list refuses to come out short. During Facelift 4 I detected nothing amiss, but it turns out Anders was not feeling well. (All better now.)
Anders went to Facelift to help and that is precisely what he did.
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:33am PT
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The first guide I ever bought (as in, actually paid for), is A Climber's Guide to the Squamish Chief (1980).
Of one former activist, Anders wrote, "He was active for a year or two in the U.S., but has since abandoned climbing in favor of a more balanced lifestyle."
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:37am PT
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Anders is a doll. His giving nature is clear, but what we see is only a fraction of his true generosity. He friggin' totally cracks me up as well.
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Oct 16, 2007 - 12:21pm PT
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Seems like a mighty good guy.
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Standing Strong
Trad climber
this space for rent
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Oct 16, 2007 - 12:30pm PT
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props to mighty hiker! mh is a very creative, abstract, and fun personality. woot woot!
i don't know what is going on with all the fighting being mentioned since i don't see it... guess those are the threads i don't click on. i choose not to view negativity in general. guess that's what keeps me on cloud nine.
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Hootervillian
climber
the Hooterville World-Guardian
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Oct 16, 2007 - 02:07pm PT
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Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date.
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimm'd;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance or nature's changing course untrimm'd;
But thy eternal summer shall not fade
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st;
Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade,
When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st:
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.
and i'm usually a bit averse to the northern literal climate.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Oct 16, 2007 - 02:09pm PT
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L
climber
A chartreuse glider in an azure blue sky...
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Oct 16, 2007 - 02:13pm PT
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Don't know Anders personally, but his posts are wonderful and he's always looking ready to climb in all those photos of him that keep popping up--that's the way to live life!
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Oct 16, 2007 - 02:16pm PT
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If you think he's a good guy here, online, you're right.
but, just wait till you meet him in person, the online persona is just the tip of the iceberg.
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Cloudraker
Big Wall climber
BC
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Oct 16, 2007 - 06:03pm PT
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Anders has given a lot to the Squamish climbing community and continues to act on behalf of all of us with his commitment to the Access Society up here in BC. We owe a lot to this guy - glad to see he's getting props from across the border!
I don't know Anders personally but local legend has it that he took Peter Croft and Tami Knight down to the valley for their first visit. Now that's MIGHTY!
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WBraun
climber
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Oct 16, 2007 - 06:07pm PT
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All hail the Mighty Hiker, Anders.
He makes nice marmalade, thanks bro.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Oct 16, 2007 - 06:12pm PT
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He was just kind enough to send me a video that shows how you can survive eating moths.
Fascinating stuff. Thanks Anders.
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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Oct 16, 2007 - 06:36pm PT
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Anders carries himself with a quiet dignity, always has intelligent things to say, and in the brief times I've spoken with him he is genuinely nice.
Hat's off to you Anders ! One of these days I'll get to BC and we shall have to get a beverage...
-T
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:37pm PT
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Thank you for your kind thoughts. I'm more than a little embarrassed. As a modest climber, with much to be modest about - to paraphrase Oscar Wilde. (Perhaps I should say woot! woot! anyway.)
It is always nice to visit SuperTopia, see how the denizens are doing, and chat with them. Often enough it's interesting, educational and/or entertaining, and a chance to 'meet' and talk with climbers of all sorts. A few I already knew when I appeared (it's my only recreational on-line forum), and it's been nice to get to know more. I try to contribute where I can.
It was good to meet many you at sushifest in Snow Canyon in April, and at the FaceLift in September, and also renew some acquaintances. Both occasions were a lot of fun. Perhaps some SuperTopians will visit here next year. We might have to settle for home-made sushi, but that shouldn't be too traumatic.
Marmelade: I make it every February, in large quantity. It's bitter sweet, like life. I have one small jar from each year lined up, about a dozen altogether - there's a fascinating variation of amber hues when they're on the windowsill in the sun, even though they're all from the same ingredients.
Mighty Hiker: One of the few nicknames I've ever had. The scouts thought it funny, because I wasn't at all mighty, at hiking or much else. I revived it when it became apparent that a nom de plume was a handy thing to have. And it is amusing to be a hiker on a climbing forum...
Ron: I only sent him a DVD where moth eating is discussed. I DIDN'T suggest HE eat them. Ron gave me a box of videos in April, for my VCR. In return, I sent him a copy of "In The Shadow of The Chief", a DVD about the first ascent of the Grand Wall at Squamish, in 1961. It includes CBC interviews with Jim Baldwin and Ed Cooper. As Ron has a keen sense of history, I thought he'd like it. I don't even know if moths are kosher, but Jim and Ed claim at some point to have eaten them.
Lavender fleece: That would be my Norwegian guide's sweater - and it's purple!
A Trip to Yosemite: In April 1979 I drove to Yosemite with Peter and Tami. We went in my 1966 Volkswagen beetle. 6 volt system, standard transmission, shoulder belts, roofrack. 55 mph speed limit, and gas rationing, after events in Iran. It was cozy - the roofrack was filled by a tarp, in which T & P had wrapped much of their food for a month. Cans and boxes acquired from the back of certain people's mothers cupboards, perhaps. They had NO money - getting $20 each for gas was like pulling teeth. I had to produce receipts. Almost.
I drove to Seattle, and we stopped at REI - MEC didn't have quite everything then. After shopping and a bite to eat, we went back to the car, and I asked who would drive the next bit - we'd planned the usual all night slog. P said "I don't have my licence." T said "I can't drive a standard." Which was a bit of a shock. I ended up driving the whole way. We got to the Valley about midday. P & T, well-rested, wanted to detour to the Ahwahnee to look at Pigs in Space, a route that P had put up the previous autumn. I said "Nothing doing.", or words to that effect, and was snoozing in Camp 4 an hour later.
Thank you again for your kindness. I try to contribute as I can, out of some sense that our community really does need to work at being a community, and that maybe it's larger than we sometimes think. Feedback always welcome, though.
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:41pm PT
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Ron gave you a box of videos? Uh oh. Probably can't discuss those in mixed company. Hardy har har!
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:49pm PT
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It is fair to say that the videos Ron gave me tend towards an action/adventure theme. Of the 15, few are R rated. Several have a historical theme, and many you would have heard of.
Possibly these are the ones that Ron DIDN'T like, which is why he gave them away. He may have a weakness for chick flicks or such.
It's the Swedes who are ghey - they not only wear lilac, but do bad art. Ask Jeff. "Ten thousand Swedes, crept through the weeds, pursued by one Norwegian."
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Slakkey
Trad climber
From a Quiet Place by the Lake
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:50pm PT
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Anders,
You really are what this place needs now and then. an honest opinion, good humor, and good content in what you write.
Cheers
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TradIsGood
Half fast climber
the Gunks end of the country
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Oct 16, 2007 - 11:54pm PT
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He was just kind enough to send me a video that shows how you can survive eating moths.
What the heck is an "eating moth"? Sounds dangerous, but never heard about this.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 17, 2007 - 12:00am PT
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No Red Tent - I think that one's a keeper.
As for surviving eating moths? Only on the Grand Wall. In Yosemite, you have attack rats. In the Bugaboos, snafflehounds. We settle for moths - and believe me, they don't coddle anyone.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Oct 17, 2007 - 12:08am PT
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I gave my copy of The Red Tent to Kyle and haven't seen it since.
But giving Anders the videos was no big deal, just some of the ones I replaced with DVDs.
Moth eating clarification:
In the video Ed Cooper notes the media's poor accuracy by relating how, after telling them that due to heat and lack of water they sucked MOSS, the reports later told of how they had "sucked moths"!
(I'm surprised the SPCA didn't look into it,..)
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 17, 2007 - 12:29am PT
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Thanks, Ron - I must have had moths in my ears during that part. But it's been a while since I saw the film.
I should admit that to a very few friends I have sometimes been known as the blue troll. Blue, because it's my favourite colour. (Note Canadian spelling - with my surname, you'd spell everything our.., if you could.) And trolls, because of Norwegian heritage, and a taste for naughty humour and bad puns.
Somehow it didn't seem quite the right pseudonym for SuperTopo - people might have gotten the wrong idea.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Oct 17, 2007 - 01:12am PT
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oh Mighty Blue Troll Hiker...
...my deepest respect and appreciation to you, a cohesive force in this centripetal world, centered while we all are spinning about.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Oct 17, 2007 - 03:16am PT
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Jeez. You guys are all way too warm and fuzzy. To bring some balance to this, I think I'd better tell you that I knocked out Anders' front tooth.
Well, okay, I didn't really knock it out -- just split it in half so that the back half (the part you can't see) fell out.
And, to be honest, it wasn't really me that knocked it out. But I did shout "ROOOCCCKKKK" loud enough to make him look up and take a little pebble right in the mouth. If I hadn't said anything, the pebble would have bounced off his helmet. Of course, what I thought was going to fall was a rock the size of a basketball, so yelling was the right thing to do. Not my fault the the big rock stayed put, and some pebble from godknowswhere way up above us took out his tooth.
Okay, I've redressed the warmfuzzy balance, and you all can go back to your mutual backpatting now.
D
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Oct 17, 2007 - 03:34am PT
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hey Ghost, we're just getting the warm and fuzzy stuff out of the way before we roll out the interesting stories... certainly not everyone is taken by Anders' tendency to organize climbers...
...he was getting on Brittany's nerves at the Timmy O'Neil event at the Facelift, making sure there was enough room for both the AAC T-shirts and the YCA Tee's.... she thought he needed a spanking, and pantomimed such to Crimpie and me. She thought he was a little rigid, but maybe it was just Brittany.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 17, 2007 - 11:52am PT
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Yes, whether or not I have sergeant-like tendencies, I should by now know better than to try to herd kittens.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Oct 17, 2007 - 11:59am PT
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Hooray for Anders! And Jstan!
Ken
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Ottawa Doug
Social climber
Ottawa, Canada
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Oct 17, 2007 - 12:29pm PT
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Hey Anders,
I have a copy of your guide book to the Squamish Chief. Not a lot of stuff has travelled through the years with me, but the important stuff is always kept carefully. Glad to see you are active in the valley. Your brother Peder, along with Jon Whitmayer and Don Serl were my instructors for a weekend of ice climbing at Sioux Bluffs just past Whistler in February '78. That's what got me launched into climbing, something that has paid me back huge dividends over the years, in terms of sanity. Travel well Anders!
Cheers,
Doug
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dirtineye
Trad climber
the south
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Oct 17, 2007 - 02:36pm PT
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I like anders, but he brings too much civility to ST.
At least he does it with a great sense of humor though.
ANd he has a funny cat.
Mighty Hiker is a mildly sarcastic form of self deprecaition, not pretense, BTW.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Oct 17, 2007 - 02:44pm PT
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nope, you should be herding, 'cause you do it well... (and maybe getting spanked by Brittany is not such a bad thing?!).
I think you were assigned a rank of Sergeant Major
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Oct 17, 2007 - 05:18pm PT
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Thanks for that recount of Ander, Tami and Peter's excellent (mighty?) adventure! Now if only, there was an illustrated version....
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Ouch!
climber
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Oct 17, 2007 - 06:46pm PT
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Anastasia
Trad climber
California
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Oct 17, 2007 - 06:50pm PT
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Who else will be so wonderful to help me research the book I am working on?
Thanks Mighty Hiker! Especially since things are going really well in the Bachar house.
AF
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nita
climber
chico ca
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Oct 17, 2007 - 06:54pm PT
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Yep, Three cheers for Sargent Anders!!! hip-hip hurray!!!
Hey Ouch, that's the dance I saw Anders doing at the Facelift.
tooo funny;-)
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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Oct 17, 2007 - 09:03pm PT
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I've learned good things from reading your posts Anders, thanks
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Oct 17, 2007 - 09:59pm PT
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I think you've been eating too many of those Squeemish moths.
(EDIT: and is the caption to that last photo, "I always play it safe around Crimpie."?)
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 17, 2007 - 10:38pm PT
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I believe the last remark is what's known as damning with faint praise. Oh well, can't please them all.
Moss is always on the menu in Squamish.
I could make an exception and dance with Crimpie, but she mightn't be amused.
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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Oct 17, 2007 - 10:40pm PT
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Missed out on the dancing, AND a hug!
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Oct 17, 2007 - 10:40pm PT
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But Anders is Boss!!!
(just not THE Boss)
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BadInfluence
Mountain climber
Dak side
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Oct 17, 2007 - 11:10pm PT
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Anders is great. Has pointed me in the right directions.
Thank you for all your help.
Cheers
john
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Oct 18, 2007 - 01:50am PT
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If you turn to p. 56 of the current issue of climbing, you'll see a full-page pic of a Squamish crack line called "Seasoned in the Sun." I guess it's not cool for magazines to include the names of first ascentionists anymore, but just so you all know, it's Anders that dug it out and climbed it. And it is a fine pitch.
David
ps: and just so you all know something else, Squamish cracks aren't like cracks in the US southwest. Concensus on first ascents at Squamish (and other crags in that part of the world) is that it takes at least 100 person-hours per pitch. They're buried under vast growths of moss (mmmm delicious), and filled with dirt and roots. Putting up a multi-pitch line at Squamish makes big walling look like a fun vacation.
D
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 18, 2007 - 02:40am PT
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Oddly, it's the second time that Climbing has published a photo of that route. The first one, by Rich Wheater, is on their website at http://www.climbing.com/photo-video/gallery/wheaterbc/index10.html, although Rich's site is www.richwheater.com The recent photo isn't on the Climbing website yet.
At least they're publishing pictures of my routes...
Tongue in cheek, I sent Climbing the following note:
"Thank you very much for publishing a photo of "Seasoned in the Sun" at Squamish, in your new issue. Oddly, it is just 30 years since Dave Lane and I first did this modest climb, with help from Simon Tooley. It was named as a play on a sappy pop song that a then girlfriend liked, although many Squamish climbers of that era did gain much of their experience in sunny Yosemite.
The route is pleasant enough, though exposed to rockfall. It isn't very sustained, though - there are half a dozen no hands rests, and it's only about 70 degrees. [The caption claimed it was sustained, and made it look overhanging.]
Dave and I could be persuaded to re-enact our climb, if you wanted. A teeny bit of climbing history. We could also tell stories of the good old days, when p'terodactyls nested on the Chief, and the Little Smoke Bluffs were molten magma. Wouldn't that be fun?"
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Oct 18, 2007 - 10:12am PT
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I remember Dave Lane. Stayed at his place, I believe, in 1979 whilst climbing at Squamish. Great guy!
I gotta say, there are not too many Canadians that I have not liked. You'd think all that cold weather would make them dour...but no.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Oct 18, 2007 - 10:20am PT
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the animation had me laughing, suggested sound track, "hey ho, let's go."
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 18, 2007 - 03:53pm PT
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A long time ago, possibly in a galaxy far far away, I wrote a guidebook to the Stawamus Chief. It's mentioned upthread. Ghost, who's posted once or twice, was in fact the person who did the layout and design of the thing, with his then wife. Probably would never have gotten published without his help. And he went on to do a great deal of climbing writing, editing and publishing.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 13, 2010 - 02:14am PT
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Thanks, Dean - looking forward to a good trip, though kind of hectic right now packing. I can sleep on the plane...
I haven't been to Norway in winter, so that'll be something new. I like snow and cold, and apparently will get it. It's a family trip. Some cousins came a few years ago for my father's surprise 75th birthday party, and now it's their 75th (twins). Hoping to get in a bit of skiing, and maybe a visit to Klatreverks, a gym there.
Maybe I'll post a TR from Norway if I get a chance - perhaps I'll invent a new avatar and descend upon the unsuspecting denizens of SuperTopo. Wonder if I could fool them for long?
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Jan 13, 2010 - 02:22am PT
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2nd the motion for a trip report upon return.
cheers, and have fun!
M
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jan 13, 2010 - 02:25am PT
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Posted on a prior thread but worth another look see...
Cheers and have a great trip!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 13, 2010 - 03:46am PT
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I bet we could see right through your dreams of hidden avatarhood in mere posts.
Happy trails, my friend, in the magic lands of your forefathers.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Jan 13, 2010 - 03:49am PT
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Look out for the trolls!
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Jennie
Trad climber
Elk Creek, Idaho
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 13, 2010 - 05:06am PT
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And fierce, loudly flying women… Valkyries offering transport through the airy mists !
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Anastasia
Mountain climber
hanging from a crimp and crying for my mama.
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Jan 13, 2010 - 06:20am PT
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BUMP da BUMP! :)AFS
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Keeper of Australia Mt
Trad climber
Whitehorse, Yukon , Canada
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Jan 13, 2010 - 07:50am PT
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Anders is definitely " The Force" and he is (and ever will be) with us.
As with any good Canadian malt whiskey he only gets better with age. Whether he hikes, stumbles, dynos, crimps, researches, picks up valley debris, herds cats - he is definitely mighty. Frankly, he defines omnipotence and he should be the subject of a full-blown chronicling deep analysis by Tami complete with centerfold of the lad when he was young and restless.
Can't think of anyone who defines Squamish climbing better - moss covered (he still has his hair), countenance chiselled into Schwartzeneggerian
dynamism by wind, rain, gravity, and maybe even the odd day of sun - reflecting the glories of past sends and exotic subsistence living. When God created Squamish he was there - where else could he put him? Like a one man wandering tribe of Israel he crosses deserts (of linear pavement), parts the seas of bureacracy and reaches many promised lands (and routes) to spread the gospel of climbing access, regale his desciples with motivational recollections, to liberate caches of un-appreciated local brews and leads by examples with good deeds for the betterment of the masses.
He is iconically Canadian: appreciably shy, formidably innocent, concretely dependable, honed by earch, wind and water to a sum greater than any particular part, embued with self-deprecating humour, an un-appreciated ball-room (okay maybe bar-room) dancer, poetic to the level of Tennyson, not just a belay slave but a friend. The Mighy Hiker - they broke the mold in days of yore on the easter Pacific shore.
Clearly he is still on route and not yet at his peak - and I expect we will be all in awe of his final destination. He looks to be doing it alpine style without much extra oxygen whilst the rest of us mere mortals
reach for the supplements ( okay, at least some more single malt whiskey!).
Although his action repertoire of firing on all cylinders cranial matter,
multi-lingual literary and vocal talents ( he apparently sings some mean
Stompin Tom Conners odes) - it is his radiant visual impact that carries all before it. In order to fully appreciate the life and times of the Mighty Hiker though we need much more expose - to be true to our awe inspiring saint and icon we need to follow his talent where it leads us - clearly with only a few visuals posted on this thread given the magnificent range and depth of source material - that we have to get our act together and
provide some more visual light to this thread. While some old hands may
think they have already seen enough or too much, think of the all of the newbies searching desperately for their historical grounding and for all associated truths. We owe it to these young people to properly emplace the Mighty Hiker in their sights. And if we are successful their is potential for cloning - we could make more of him to go around and thereby
seize control of the universe and mould it to our purpose.
Given the phenomenon in evidence we need to forget about more Climbing Guides to Squamish but instead of focus on the critical print material - A Climbers Guide to the Mighty Hiker - and since he can be encountered anywhere - Norway even, we need huge distribution through REI and of course that powerhouse Canadian conglermate - MEC.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jan 13, 2010 - 09:33am PT
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hey there say.... some appreciation a much, sent to mighty hiker... :)
say, i missed you before take-off here, mighty hiker, but
as to your quote:
Maybe I'll post a TR from Norway if I get a chance - perhaps I'll invent a new avatar and descend upon the unsuspecting denizens of SuperTopo. Wonder if I could fool them for long?
wow---you JUST may be having some extra fun, on this ol' trip... ;)
*have a great wonderful time, and may god bless it
with new trails to remember, with special cheers... :)
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 14, 2010 - 12:53pm PT
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Arrived safely. Saw places of historical family interest from 10,000 m. Took some photos. Cold and snowy here, delightful. Met a very friendly border collie when I went for a walk. That's all for now - will try to post and catch up tomorrow. Sorry I missed #1,000,000. Did I miss anything?
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MH2
climber
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Jan 14, 2010 - 01:29pm PT
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Isn't what you are really trying to say, Keeper of Australia Mt, is that Anders makes marmalade? What the rest of your description was only prelude to?
I think that's all the photographic evidence we need, graciously provided by the man himself.
What you say is all true, though.
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graniteclimber
Trad climber
The Illuminati -- S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Division
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Jan 30, 2013 - 06:46pm PT
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I confess, I don't know Anders personally. But the equitable manner in which he conducts himself on this forum is testament of a sober, considerate and clear thinking individual. Has anyone read nasty unpleasant posts written by him?..... filthy language?....or even anything lacking in courtesy? Anders doesn't apologize for his viewpoint or attempt to schmooze with folks he doesn't agree. Yet even in disagreement he doesn't malign others or resort to name calling. He's obviously loyal to his friends but doesn't attempt to flatter them unrighteously, neither does he attept to vex those opposing his view.
A standard of civility? I'm compelled to nominate Anders, and would be pleased hearing from those who agree. No doubt, those who know him well can enlarge on his legend.
What Jennie said.
I cannot think of anyone on this forum that I respect more, or anyone who has done more to elevate this forum.
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Anastasia
climber
InLOVEwithAris.
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Jan 30, 2013 - 07:54pm PT
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Bump for a fantastic guy.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jan 30, 2013 - 07:56pm PT
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Yup, understated humour, has a great cat.
Bump it up for Anders!
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Jan 30, 2013 - 08:08pm PT
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Does this mean I have to re-install my spell checker? I'd always relied on Mighty Hiker as the ultimate arbitrator for things of the spelling nature (of course, he also seems like a great all-around individual, Canadian at that).
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Jan 30, 2013 - 08:50pm PT
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Belated panders
to the mighty Anders !
Perhaps all the ganders
at boobs raised his danders.
Not enough glad handers
and we're not Ann Landers.
Come on Anders!
We're just Taco Standers.
Please don't leave us
to our own meanders
in a wilderness without puns!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jan 30, 2013 - 09:04pm PT
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Anders rules. He's the reason I found the taco! My climbing world has grown considerable thanks to him, and the rest of you crazy people!
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DanaB
climber
CT
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Jan 30, 2013 - 09:11pm PT
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I can't say for sure, but I suspect that Anders aspires to be and act like, an adult. It's an old-fashioned - and very out of fashion - approach to life. I think it's great.
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Where the Hoback and the mighty Snake River meet
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Jan 30, 2013 - 09:14pm PT
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Absolutely! Love this thread.
Everyone else said it better, but I always look forward to seeing him *live*.
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Fossil climber
Trad climber
Atlin, B. C.
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Jan 30, 2013 - 10:57pm PT
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Well, I wanted to say something overwhelmingly complimentary, but find it has been said, in spades. Right on.
Anders - will you be back in BC soon? I'll be passing through YVR Mar. 6, and maybe we won't miss this time. Sounds like a great gang down there in the deep south of BC and I'd love to meet y'all.
Thanks for starting this thread, Jennie. And nice doggerel, Jan!
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Rolfr
Social climber
North Vancouver BC
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Jan 30, 2013 - 11:51pm PT
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Don't know if it was previously mentioned, but there would be no Canadian Access structure if not for Anders. He devoted a considerable part of his life to the establishment and continued success of the Access Society of BC , which is the framework for climbing stewardship in Canada.
Few of us would have sacrificed so much for so little personal gain, and suffer the abuse of every pundit who had an axe to grind. Hats off Dude!
How is your massive compilation on the History of Rock Climbing in Squamish coming along? That will be an amazing coffee table book, but with your attention to detail, it may actually be large enough to serve as the table.
Rolf
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Bump.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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I knew he couldn't stay away long...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, mighty hiker...
hope you got your appreciation gift, for helping cheer up big mike,
so often... :)
*think it may?? be at his place, now?
god bless!
you are appreciated, :)
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Dave Davis
Social climber
Seattle, WA
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Anders, my favorite Norwegian, Canadian. You need to come see us in Ballard before it becomes too gentrified. Hope all is well with you!
Dave
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Rumor has it he is busy baking his limpa og krumkaker for midsommarfest.
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lostinshanghai
Social climber
someplace
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Hey! Anders hope you make it back here on ST; wish Lolli would do the same but can understand why we US Americans like Werner said stupid and we are.
Most likely less than 10% actually have a clue about anything here. Climbing an exception.
But need that "looking from the outside in" to get any intelligent thoughts that both of you did and can contribute to make any sense why the US is going downhill. I know, you know just need more.
Lost
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Bumping. Anders is a really cool dood. He gets along with the tokers, drinkers, Colorado prancers, Yos dorks, Squamish fools and even me
He has contributed a lot to the community and even though I have only met him a couple of times, he is a good friend.
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Vancouver
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I don't know how I missed this thread the first time around, but I did. Anders has contributed A LOT to the local hiking and mountaineering community. He was made an Honourary Member of the B.C. Mountaineering Club in 1989, at some ridiculously young age (and after serving as President for a couple of years, too). And he still gives back to the club.
And he's a very, very nice person, and a good friend. Even our dog likes him, which is high praise....
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gumbyKing
Trad climber
Vancouver, BC
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Nov 10, 2015 - 02:50pm PT
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I only crossed paths with this true gentleman a few times during my years in Squamish, but like everyone else I'm grateful for his work with the Access Society and other important work with the community. However, nobody has mentioned his wonderful Squamish in the 70s thread! I came across just as I moved to BC and really help me get a feel for the history of the place and to understand the unique community (and Morals and Ethics Committee) that was establish there. Thanks, MH.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Nov 10, 2015 - 03:30pm PT
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I'm an hour and a half away from my evening aperitif.....it seems that a toast to Anders is in order!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 10, 2015 - 03:41pm PT
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Agreed Jim.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Nov 10, 2015 - 04:49pm PT
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Anders is a fine fellow. If you haven't been in touch lately you should!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Nov 10, 2015 - 05:45pm PT
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Angela and Jim Donini,
Lifting a glass with you both to give cheers to our Mighty Hiker.
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Nov 11, 2015 - 06:12pm PT
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All the best to Anders. He has been a great friend. Solid dude for sure.
Plaid
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 11, 2015 - 08:47pm PT
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hey there say, ... yeahhhhhhhhhh, hey there to you, anders...
you are SURE appreciated!!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Nov 12, 2015 - 07:36pm PT
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I hope Anders is doing okay.
Never had the pleasure to meet him, but I sure would've
been privileged to.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Nov 13, 2015 - 01:26am PT
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Anders is in my email circle. I have never met him but I look forward to the day I can, and hopefully climb with him. Same with Rotting Johnny, also in my email circle.
These two are good people.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 13, 2015 - 11:25pm PT
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Just one more bump for MH Anders.
Cheers man!
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the goat
climber
north central WA
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Nov 14, 2015 - 10:59am PT
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In recognition of one the best people I've had the good fortune to know! One of my all time favorite climbs was High Pressure with Anders, Ed B. and Dale B. Not so much for the climb but getting across a raging springtime Merced River via boulder jumps and tyrolean traverses. Classic.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Nov 14, 2015 - 12:38pm PT
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I so missed Anders at FL.
Best regards and warm wishes to you and puddy cat.
Susan
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Nov 16, 2015 - 07:15pm PT
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Thank you - Big Mike and Glenn mentioned this thread to me.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Apr 30, 2016 - 12:27am PT
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There ought to be a way to reduce the number of these appreciation threads. Not meaning to rain on your party, here, but you just got here after HOW MANY POSTS?
You're savvy, a good thing for the forum, and I think you "get" what I'm talkin' about by posting this link.
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2805495&tn=55
Cheers and my appreciator is draggin' on the ground, like my dad used to say.
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Apr 30, 2016 - 06:41am PT
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Biggest bummer about missing Facelift this year is two years with no Anders :(
Maybe we can take a run out there for a day to visit if the stars align.
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Apr 30, 2016 - 08:50pm PT
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Mouse
That wasn't very nice.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Apr 30, 2016 - 10:32pm PT
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CANNOT wait to see you this fall!!
Susan
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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I hope to see you all at the Facelift. Which for me may include a sidetrip to Bishop, and a visit with Skip and Erik.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Do you guys mean the Locker post, I can't see anything Mouse did.
I have appreciated Anders ever since I met him nearly 7 years ago. I enjoy working with him and am glad to see him back. Setting up was not nearly as fun without him. Cheers, Anders!
Edit: oh, now I see. Oh dear.Let us be friends. :)
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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I so appreciate having Anders here.
And I disagree with Locker. There is nothing annoying to me about the appreciation threads. They are one of the really nice things about the Forum.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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I see I have, as they say, "sufficiently muddied" the already muddy waters.
No matter it's just muddy water under the bridge. Is that what they meant when they sang, "love that muddy water?"
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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And I disagree with Locker. There is nothing annoying to me about the appreciation threads. They are one of the really nice things about the Forum.
I appreciate the appreciation threads (pun intended), but it is kind of pointless to have them for those that don't participate on the forum.
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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See ya in September.
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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A couple of posts recently, especially re Beckey, make me want to bump this. I hope to meet him some day.
Then there is the Gjøa thread.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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He is a good dude.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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did someone mention trolls?
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Pennsylenvy
Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
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bump.....
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there, say... good bump... :)
hey there say, 'happy appreciation' to you, mighty hiker... :)
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
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I appreciate the Mighty Hiker.
I wish I had the poise he demonstrates here.
Cheers MH.
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