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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 15, 2009 - 02:44pm PT
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Need I say more?
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Anastasia
climber
Not here
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Feb 15, 2009 - 03:37pm PT
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Nope...
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Mimi
climber
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Feb 15, 2009 - 03:53pm PT
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What she wrote.
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Feb 15, 2009 - 03:55pm PT
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That Jello guy has got some serious mojo!
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Mimi
climber
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Feb 15, 2009 - 03:57pm PT
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Yes he does. It was so cool to finally meet him in person last fall. The visit was much too short, however.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Feb 15, 2009 - 04:10pm PT
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Few people know how multifaceted Jeff is; not just climbing and videography.
Some climbers staying in a motel just about to repeat one of his routes in Capital Reef might be amazed to discover he built the motel too!
Or perhaps there are climbers who enjoy visiting Hawaii but don't realize that Jeff made pioneering efforts as an island courier.
And then there's the sheep herding,..well, we won't talk about that,..
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Mimi
climber
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Feb 15, 2009 - 04:12pm PT
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Ewe wouldn't, would ewe!!!
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Feb 15, 2009 - 04:13pm PT
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Baaah! they only do that in Wyoming.
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Nohea
Trad climber
Aiea,Hi
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Feb 15, 2009 - 06:12pm PT
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Jeff is a standard that I attempt to follow and I fail, but his encouraging words say do not give up, keep going.
Thank You and Aloha,
Wil
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SammyLee2
Trad climber
Memphis, TN
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Feb 15, 2009 - 07:15pm PT
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I've never met the man in person but he was gracious enough to reply to an email I sent him. Funny how the greats of our sport seem to keep the little guy in mind too. Thanks Jeff.
I also have had Mal Daly, Tommy Caldwell, Beth Rodden and Karl Baba chat with me at the base. Where else and what other sport does that happen? Even Lynn Hill and Largo took the time to reply to an email I sent. Try and send an email to Bret Farve.
I'm not sure what makes this true. I think it is something we share about what happens on the sharp end. Expert or not, the consequences can be, serious. Perhaps it's just the rock has worn the edges of ego off. Good deal, eh?
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Feb 16, 2009 - 01:04am PT
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Well, Steve (and others), my inclination is to protest all this praise. But..instead...I'll just lower my head, take a few deep breaths ...come up for air...and say "Thank you all". What a deep well of support is here. I am one fortunate SOB.
-Jello
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Feb 16, 2009 - 01:08am PT
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Haven't meet Jello yet, but heard and read lots of good stuff. Here's to you ...... kinda speechless (wordless) you've done so much in the cimbing world and the world in general.... and I'm just a newbie climber....but I'm good at life and can appreciate your incredible one.
Cheers Jello, Peace and Joy from Lynne
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 16, 2009 - 11:02am PT
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Bump it up, shamelessly, for one of my heros!
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pip the dog
Mountain climber
the outer bitterroots
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Feb 16, 2009 - 11:36am PT
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as i recently wrote recently to a new friend in this venue:
"a generation behind him, i watched from a distance his maturation from rock, to ice, and then the high mountains (never abandoning any of the former as he expanded his range of tricks). that turned me on to 'the next thing to at least explore'. and in doing so Jeff helped me find what has long been the joy of my life. (my stuff, of course, still orders of magnitude below what he accomplished decades ago). bless his mighty heart for opening those worlds to me."
and some of the sly tricks i learned from his ice books have saved this dog's toosh more than once.
met him just a couple times, once in khumbu. as wicked smart and funny as he is skilled in climbing's many facets. and no ego i could discern, we mostly talked about what fay stuff i was up to.
small wonder i hold him in such high esteem.
all good things, Jeff, as one of your remarkable character so richly deserves.
[well, that's this verbose dog's best effort at a bump -- guess i could have just said 'bump')
^,,^ (or pip, or michael, or "hey dope don't drop that!" -- pick one)
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Feb 16, 2009 - 02:14pm PT
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Back in the day, we started out trying to be the most rounded climbers we could, instead of specializing.
*Free
*Ice
*Walls
*Aid
*Alpine
*Mixed
*Boulders
Jello is about the roundest guy I can think of!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 16, 2009 - 02:27pm PT
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Survival
You forgot a few. . .
Humble
Kind
Gentlemanly
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Feb 17, 2009 - 11:08am PT
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You're correct Steve, my bad....sorry.
Celebrate Jelloness, may we become more like him!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 17, 2009 - 11:15am PT
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Jeff truly is our very own Blond Elvis!!!
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Patrick Oliver
Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
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Feb 18, 2009 - 12:51am PT
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I will be one of those to second any motion for
Jeff Lowe as one of our special paragons of
inspiration. He is truly the measure of the art,
and yet I wish we had climbed together more. Still,
whenever we are together I get the sense we have
done a thousand climbs together. Our spirits are
linked through many experiences, parallel universes,
Greg Lowe, for example, being a brother to both
of us, and so on... Hats off to my friend,
Pat
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Decko
Trad climber
Colorado
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Feb 18, 2009 - 01:07am PT
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I fell a long way, I was ice climbing, I pulled gear, I BROKE a carabiner....I broke myself pretty bad.......It was Vail...I went to see Jello in Ned at his office when I just started to walk again.....
He said, "Jim sometimes that happens"
Glad I met Jello then and in the future, glad I ski, and climb with his buddy Mike Carr.....they are all part of the same sect.
Figure it out, get it done, drink a beer and laugh....
Peace Jello.......keep going..go and go, and go, and go..
Don't stop...if your hands are all you have....type, and type, and type......
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Flanders!
Trad climber
June Lake, CA
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Feb 18, 2009 - 08:37pm PT
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The Man himself trying to explain a few sensitive things. A good man indeed !
Doug
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Feb 19, 2009 - 11:42pm PT
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I can't help but read the title of this thread as: "Jello, the class clown...". But it would really be beneath me to interrupt all the beautiful sentiments flowing my way like waves splashing on a rocky promontory on a calm, azure day. But I do need to take a poke or two at myself, too, just to keep my head anchored firmly to my neck. You all wouldn't be so impressed if you knew me as well as I know myself. But don't ask me to clue you in..
I do like me when I read stories like Decko's, pip the dog and others that have been related here in other Taco spreads. I'm not in any way ego-less, but I do recognise ego when it shows up, and have learned mostly how to keep it from taking over, so the lessons that ego prevents, can be learned, and the experiences that ego masks, can be fully lived. But then I'll find myself tooting my own horn on this very forum...and I giggle to myself in embarassement.
You are a wonderfull extended family; wierdoes, oddjobs, crazzies and all.
-JelloAbsorbesAllTheGoodVibesAndGivesOffAWarmRainbowGlow
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 20, 2009 - 09:05am PT
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Friday bump for the man of the hour!!!!
(actually, lots more than an hour, but it's the
saying, you know).
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scuffy b
climber
just below the San Andreas
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Feb 20, 2009 - 12:32pm PT
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"You all wouldn't be so impressed if you knew me as well as I know myself."
This is universal, Jeff. We could all say this about ourselves,
regardless of the identity of the "you all" and the degree of
the "so impressed."
But, you must realize, in most cases, it doesn't work that way.
If we knew all those hideous aspects of your nature, we'd be
thinking more along the lines How about that...wrestling with
those personal Demons all these years, and he still turned into
a Total Class Act. We're so lucky he came along.
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Flanders!
Trad climber
June Lake, CA
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Feb 20, 2009 - 12:34pm PT
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Hey Anastasia,
I was trying to come up with a caption for that pic of Jello; I was thinking of something like "Now, whose bed have my boots been under". if memory serves me this was the ambien affair.
doug
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Anastasia
climber
Not here
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Feb 20, 2009 - 01:02pm PT
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Laughing! Oh, that was hilarious! Never mix that medication with alcohol because in less than five minutes your going to pass out where you are standing! You might pass out in the hallway/bathroom... You might even get lucky and pass out to land on an Anastasia. I really had no clue what hit me! All I knew was that it was big, heavy and "snoring." I can honestly say that it was a very polite snore too!
(Love you Jeff!)
:)AF
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Fletcher
Trad climber
the campfire just a ways past Chris' Taco stand
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Feb 20, 2009 - 01:17pm PT
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Just jello's presence over the past few years here on ST is an inspiration. He may not be a saint, but he's the real deal human being. Works hard to be positive, present, and giving, is honest about himself and, the kicker, has a sense of humor about himself.
I went to one of his slide shows a few years back and he tells a good story too. He HAS a good story.
We all could do better by emulating him.
Thanks jello!
Fletch
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Simply awesome.....and stud! Jello on Ama Dablam in 79. Tom Frost photo.
I love the relaxed feel of this action portrait.
Jeff got everybody else up and then treated himself to a spectacular solo first ascent! Green Envy flavored Jello! LOL
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Anastasia
climber
Not here
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Bump because that is one heck of a awe inspiring photograph!
AF
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Yeah, I didn't know you could use ice gear as pitons.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
Monrovia, CA
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Ron,
Warthogs got a bad rap, they were prolly better in rock.
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Mimi
climber
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A pounded upside down Salewa tube screw saved Clint's bacon in the Eiger Sanction.
Steve thinks it's some sort of Cassin or Simond Euroblade. Or perhaps one of Jeff's Latok titanium goodies. I'm sure Jeff recalls.
That is quite the photo. Thanks Tom Frost.
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dirtineye
Trad climber
the south
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Jeff is a truly great human bean.
WE had a great time togehter.
HAHA seeing that pic gave mea jolt!! We didn't take a single pic!
Oh well, we wouldn't need em much longer anywa.
But again, Jeff Lowe, waht a guy.
Hi jeff. I keep meaning to call but so many drugs lately I keep forgetting.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 7, 2009 - 05:58pm PT
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of course, we just gotta do it. Thanks for the awesome
photo, Mr. Grossman!!!!
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Jeff you used the plural, weirdoes, I thought I was the only weirdo on this forum.
I met you a couple of times in C4, I think the first was with Lou Dawson and Rich Jack, who I had done a couple of climbs with. Best wishes
Patrick
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Jello's giving The Bird a run for his money in the "snappiest dresser" category with that photo!
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Mr. Grossman,
Is it possible amongst that same collection of photos from Ama Dablam there might be one of Jeff at base camp in a stylin' cowboy shirt?
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Love you, too, Ana...hope you get the job.
Thanks for posting that T Frost B&W, Steve. Tom has an eye, for sure.
All the rest of you, a big THANKS for brightenning my day.
-Jello
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Well, I have to admit, I pounded a warthog once too.
But I had to get two drinks into her first (and four into ME).
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Ron, have you no shame. ;-)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there jello-fello... say, i like what piton ron said:
multi-faceted.... even us non-climbers, can see that!
keep shining from all angles of skill, there jello!
you make the world a better place, for those so blessed to be in your circle of skills and friendship... keep sharing, as gem you are, for them... and for those of us here, too...
:)
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seneca
climber
jamais, jamais pays
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Jello- Though I've never met you, you've always inspired me. I remember years ago reading an article about how you rode your bike to go climb a mountain in Colorado and thinking "This guy's a modern day version of Buhl" Greatness resides there
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philo
Trad climber
boulder, co.
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That is such a cool picture!
Thank you Mr Frost.
In the seventies all us Gunnison whanklings lived in jaw dropping awe of the latest Lowe adventure in alpine minimalism. Even the few who could follow the paths he blazed just shook their heads in humility. Mr Jello your portfolio of brilliant accomplishments is a testament to the possible that will light the way undimmed for generations of future aspirants.
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Patrick Oliver
Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
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Of course only Tom Frost could take a photo
like that, the best climbing photographer
of five decades, rivalled only by Glen Denny.
The photo really captures the essence of
Jeff, caught somewhere between the worlds
of ice and rock,
in a moment of light... Jeff, I am glad
you are my friend.
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Michael Kennedy
Social climber
Carbondale, Colorado
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Beautifully put, Pat.
And yes, Jeff deserves all the accolades, and more, expressed here.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 13, 2009 - 11:20am PT
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You ain't exactly chopped liver yourself there Michael!
Simond blade without a doubt!!!
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Jun 11, 2014 - 10:25am PT
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A restless news clipping slips from the Supertopo archive ...
Jello, a class act indeed.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel or a tr
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Jun 11, 2014 - 10:56pm PT
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 12, 2014 - 05:05pm PT
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Yup.
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