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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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