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Ottawa Doug
Social climber
Ottawa, Canada
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Nov 20, 2008 - 11:32am PT
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Hey Tommy,
I've never met any of you guys except for Gene Malone last June. I did follow the story of your ascent right from the trip you two made to J-tree, then Tom Evans coverage of the ascent, and Musemans trip report. Awesome story all around. I remember one of Steve's most powerful sections being when the team was close to the parking lot, but running out of steam on the descent, and you hoisted Steve into the air for the final 'leg' of the trip to the car. Big moments!
Thanks for the great pics and heartwarming story.
Cheers,
Doug
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Nov 20, 2008 - 11:42am PT
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Nice job. A good read too!
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Gene
climber
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Nov 20, 2008 - 11:43am PT
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I've *almost* recovered from the post-climb celebration.
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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Nov 20, 2008 - 11:54am PT
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Thank You - that was awesome ! Huge even...
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Nov 20, 2008 - 12:01pm PT
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Wow...amazing work and a great job.
Big Heart + Big Legs = BIG REWARD!!!
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micronut
Trad climber
fresno, ca
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Nov 20, 2008 - 12:06pm PT
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Hey T2, awesome story. What a gift to give your buddy. You guys epitomize the spirit of climbing, the experience of the wall and the soul of the climbing community.
I'm a hack writer with no formal training, but would love to help shape up some of the writing for publication for you. Its no easy thing to put your writing on the table for others to critique, but it can be a rich experience having an "editor" work with you to strengthen some parts and make your ideas flow a bit better. There are much stronger writers than myself on this forum, but if you want a hand, let me know. E-mail me and we can crank it out. I have no resume, but check out my recent TR of Half Dome In a Day to see if you want me anywhere near your work.
See you around.
Scott
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NA_Kid
Big Wall climber
The Bear State
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Nov 20, 2008 - 01:50pm PT
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Tommy, i got chills reading this. Witnessing this was life changing (i was the kid who climbed NA wall while you were on the zod, and friend of christiaans) the style, cleanliness, and efficiency of your accent really shows how you were able to pull this off without a hitch. cheers to all 3 of you.
and Gene, glad to hear your on the road of recovery!
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KP Ariza
climber
SCC
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Nov 20, 2008 - 01:58pm PT
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Tommy T, this is some pretty special stuff. It takes a very unique person to do things like this. Hats off to you bro, this is class A all the way- DKA
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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Nov 20, 2008 - 05:17pm PT
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Awesome job! Thanks for posting the TR.
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Nov 20, 2008 - 05:37pm PT
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That is so inspiring, thank you!
"Selfish gratification"?
Not seeing selfish anywhere there.
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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Nov 20, 2008 - 06:03pm PT
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Cheers to all involved here!
1. Lucky to have a group of friends like these fellas.
2. Further proof for me that humanity might not be heading in the wrong direction. (outside the climbing community, I can't think of a similar endeavor undertaken with the trust and commitment needed for this type of activity)
3. Further proof of the type of compassion, inner-strength, and determination I've found prevalent in the climbing community.
Thank you for the post. This is inspiring, to say the least.
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Lambone
Ice climber
Ashland, Or
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Nov 20, 2008 - 06:07pm PT
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Awesome, we were watching yopu guys from Mesc. Nice send!
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Nov 20, 2008 - 06:44pm PT
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what an amazing post.
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Double D
climber
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Nov 20, 2008 - 06:53pm PT
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Wow! My quads are totally pumped just reading this. That's what great friends are all about.
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Nov 20, 2008 - 07:41pm PT
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Good on you.
That was PROUD.
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murcy
climber
San Fran Cisco
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Nov 20, 2008 - 09:32pm PT
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very well written, and i bet it was more pull-ups than 2800. burly!
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Nov 20, 2008 - 10:48pm PT
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Great ascent and post. I'd have feared the descent as well. From the cozyness of this chair, I'd be tempted to rap the route rather than Hike down, but I know I'd never think that high on El Cap.
Peace
karl
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T2
climber
Cardiff by the sea
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 20, 2008 - 11:28pm PT
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Yea chris that chaps are designed by Mark. They are custom fit and sewn by Yates. Mark played an intrical part in our success.
Thanks for the warm response everyone.
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museman
Big Wall climber
Poway, Ca
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Nov 24, 2008 - 03:28pm PT
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As usual, I'm a little late in reading this post. For the most part, I would like to thank my bros. Tommy and Dave for allowing me such a huge gift. Getting to pretend to be a climber again was a dream come true. I soaked in all I could from the panoramic views while juggin' that fixed line to cocktails and the disco ball lighting up the wall at night. Sitting there on the port-a-ledge laughing with my two buddies without a care in the world...Many others also stepped up to make this happen. I still can't believe how things came together so well. It brings a tear of joy to my eye eveytime i think about my friends helping me in such a huge way. Thank you all very much. I love you guys!
Next is a kayak trip in April...130 mile do round Angel Island on the Sea of Cortes. Tommy, Dave and Ammon it would be great if you could come along on this adventure, but if you can't maybe I could sucker you in on another climb in Zion...Moonlight Buttress! Perhaps Tommy has forgotten how heavy my sorry ass is?
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