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MtnGoat Member
Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 11992 | TRs | Pics Location: Lyle, WA |
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Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:26 am
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Insane and amazing
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rogers
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rogers
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grannyhiker Member
Joined: 29 Jul 2006 Posts: 3516 | TRs | Pics Location: Gateway to the Columbia Gorge |
Couldn't help noticing, and chuckling, that this morning's headline on abcnews.com puts El Cap in Yellowstone National Park. At least the article was correct even though the headline wasn't.
May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.--E.Abbey
May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.--E.Abbey
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Schenk Off Leash Man
Joined: 16 Apr 2012 Posts: 2372 | TRs | Pics Location: Traveling, with the bear, to the other side of the Mountain |
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Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:43 pm
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Amazing is an over used word these days but Alex is an amazing climber. To have the where-with-all to control your self in such a situation, and then push through, takes something most of us only have a little of.
Nature exists with a stark indifference to humans' situation.
Nature exists with a stark indifference to humans' situation.
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moonspots Happy Curmudgeon
Joined: 03 Feb 2007 Posts: 2456 | TRs | Pics Location: North Dakota |
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Thu Sep 27, 2018 6:15 pm
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Schenk wrote: | ...takes something most of us only have a little of. |
"a little of"?
Not me! None!
"Out, OUT you demons of Stupidity"! - St Dogbert, patron Saint of Technology
"Out, OUT you demons of Stupidity"! - St Dogbert, patron Saint of Technology
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Navy salad Member
Joined: 09 Sep 2008 Posts: 1864 | TRs | Pics Location: Woodinville |
moonspots wrote: | Not me! None! |
Amen! Me either!
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tmatlack Member
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2854 | TRs | Pics
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Sat Sep 29, 2018 4:19 am
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Ignorant armchair climber asks:
Am I not correct that the hardest parts of these climbs are rehearsed using pre=placed protection? Then, when conditions are just right the climbers link the moves no ropes/no pro?
Tom
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moonspots Happy Curmudgeon
Joined: 03 Feb 2007 Posts: 2456 | TRs | Pics Location: North Dakota |
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Sat Sep 29, 2018 5:41 am
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tmatlack wrote: | Ignorant armchair climber asks:
Am I not correct that the hardest parts of these climbs are rehearsed using pre=placed protection? Then, when conditions are just right the climbers link the moves no ropes/no pro?
Tom |
As I recall from the book "The Push" by Tommy Caldwell, to complete a route means to do each section in sequence over whatever timeframe necessary to do so, but it's all (finally) done in one multi-pitch push. This may involve many attempts/successes for each of all pitches, but each one has to be completed solo.
I *think* that's correct. I really do like rock climbing, but I'm also at least 1/2 century past the "fearless age", so I'm on rope always, and have yet to lead except in the gym. And even that is on easy routes compared to "real" rock.
"Out, OUT you demons of Stupidity"! - St Dogbert, patron Saint of Technology
"Out, OUT you demons of Stupidity"! - St Dogbert, patron Saint of Technology
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Mtngirl717 wanderwoman
Joined: 05 May 2015 Posts: 101 | TRs | Pics
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I went to a presentation by Alex Honnold where he was talking about one of his previous major big wall free solos. He said they spent a lot of time practicing on rope and memorizing all the moves, as well as cleaning the route of loose dirt and debris. Then when he feels ready and the conditions looks good, he does it in one push.
What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
-Mary Oliver
What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
-Mary Oliver
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Anne Elk BrontosaurusTheorist
Joined: 07 Sep 2018 Posts: 2410 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:48 pm
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I saw it the other evening - definitely one for the big screen, for maximum realism. The cinematography was fabulous. The film spends a fair bit of time capturing who Honnold is off the wall, provides some insights into what makes the guy tick, in more depth than interviews I've seen. But it's still a mystery what the attraction is to that much risk; has to be a combination of compulsion and denial. I hope he quits free soloing while he's still alive. I understand one of the last elder statesmen of free soloing (Jon Bachar) died while soloing a fairly "easy" route.
"There are yahoos out there. It’s why we can’t have nice things." - Tom Mahood
"There are yahoos out there. It’s why we can’t have nice things." - Tom Mahood
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GaliWalker Have camera will use
Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 4916 | TRs | Pics Location: Pittsburgh |
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Tue Oct 23, 2018 5:50 pm
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I just saw it. What an incredible film. There’s this sense of dread all the way through it, which makes normal movies feel...inadequate. I think this was my favorite movie of the year.
I hope Alex Honnold quits while he’s ahead.
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Cyclopath Faster than light
Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 7696 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:25 pm
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GaliWalker Have camera will use
Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 4916 | TRs | Pics Location: Pittsburgh |
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Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:57 pm
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I saw it on a normal screen, but the bigger it is the better. Jimmy Chin and the rest of his (climbing) camera crew were great.
They spent a fair bit of time exploring the filming aspect of the movie and how it effected both Alex's thinking and that of his friends who were recording the climb on camera. That part also worked well, because it was an important component of the drama.
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Anne Elk BrontosaurusTheorist
Joined: 07 Sep 2018 Posts: 2410 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Anne Elk
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Tue Oct 23, 2018 8:12 pm
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It wasn't shot in IMAX. But definitely should be seen on the big screen...don't wait for video streaming!
"There are yahoos out there. It’s why we can’t have nice things." - Tom Mahood
"There are yahoos out there. It’s why we can’t have nice things." - Tom Mahood
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Cyclopath Faster than light
Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 7696 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Tue Oct 23, 2018 11:02 pm
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IanB Vegetable Belayer
Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Posts: 1061 | TRs | Pics Location: gone whuljin' |
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Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:56 am
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"Forget gaining a little knowledge about a lot and strive to learn a lot about a little." - Harvey Manning
"Forget gaining a little knowledge about a lot and strive to learn a lot about a little." - Harvey Manning
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