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CruxLuv

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I think any climber would appreciate this story
« on: October 11, 2012, 06:33:56 PM »
And we're not talking the "tourist" side of Half Dome.

Pull - A Paraplegic Climbing Attempt on Half Dome on Vimeo
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Re: I think any climber would appreciate this story
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2012, 07:48:16 AM »
Thanks!

I've got about 4 PCT hiker books to get thru first but that's going in the que.   8)
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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2012, 07:56:15 AM »
Quote from: CruxLuv on October 12, 2012, 07:48:16 AM
Thanks!

I've got about 4 PCT hiker books to get thru first but that's going in the que.   8)

i hope you have this one - it is a great story - and i hate to read!

The High Adventure of Eric Ryback: Canada to Mexico on Foot
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Re: I think any climber would appreciate this story
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2012, 08:12:21 AM »
Just added to my Amazon Wish List! 

One of my favs so far was Cactus Eaters by Dan White, who is now a Santa Cruz guy.
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Re: I think any climber would appreciate this story
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2012, 08:19:05 AM »
Quote from: CruxLuv on October 12, 2012, 07:48:16 AM
I've got about 4 PCT hiker books to get thru first but that's going in the que.   8)

PCT books? As in Pacific Crest Trail? Interest or intent?
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Re: I think any climber would appreciate this story
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2012, 08:44:37 AM »
Dreaming.  I would LOVE to do something like that before I get too old.

I couldn't even tell you when I caught the bug, but I've been obsessed with tails of thru hikers for almost a year.  Addicted to trailjournals.com and followed a really good blog of a gal and her cousin who just finished the whole thing. 

I'd like to figure out a good intro hike/camping place to also do some trail magic next year. 

Have you heard about the young guy with cancer who was stuck in WA for a few days for treatment before getting back on trail?  http://hikingthepacificcrest.wordpress.com/

Very cool how strangers rallied to help him try to complete his goal.  Less than 200 miles to go!

You and the girls are an inspiration too.  Heck...if that little cutie can do it...although I suspect she's way tougher than me in many ways!   ;D
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Re: I think any climber would appreciate this story
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2012, 08:57:41 AM »
never to old
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Re: I think any climber would appreciate this story
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2012, 09:27:06 AM »
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Re: I think any climber would appreciate this story
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2012, 02:40:06 PM »
I was hanging at Corbett's earlier this year.  He gave me a autographed copy of that book and FULL story.

SO crazy how he got it all together and then fired! 

C said that Wellman was tough as nails, and he also said the experience changed his life in many ways.

I would be happy to loan the book out, but it is worth the purchase.

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Re: I think any climber would appreciate this story
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2012, 08:33:19 AM »
Wow that acent brings back fuzzy memories. We cimbed snake dike while he was up there. We started in the dark and finished in the dark, so we didn't get to see him.

I remember being on top and my buddy standing toes @ the edge w/ a pack on, looked over.... "nope, can't see shit."

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