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Edge
Trad climber
New Durham, NH
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Mar 29, 2010 - 05:08pm PT
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Fingers crossed, prayers said for a safe outcome.
Best wishes, guys!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Mar 29, 2010 - 05:11pm PT
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Good luck guys! Prayers sent.
I hope the rangers were able to get to them today. Sounds like they are in bad shape.
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cleo
Social climber
Berkeley, CA
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Mar 29, 2010 - 05:24pm PT
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good thoughts...
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Mar 29, 2010 - 05:38pm PT
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It refers to a Thomas Bennett, from Vancouver, B.C. Does anyone know him? There are several Bennetts in the climbing community here, but none I can think of named Thomas or Tom. Not that I know everyone, but it sounds like he's fairly experienced.
Edit: Thanks, Cleo!
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cleo
Social climber
Berkeley, CA
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Mar 29, 2010 - 05:54pm PT
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missing the guys...
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L
climber
Training for the Blue Tape Route on Half Dome
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Mar 29, 2010 - 05:59pm PT
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Keeping positive vibes for these guys.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Mar 29, 2010 - 06:15pm PT
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Bump for good thoughts for both.
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
East Bay, CA
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Mar 29, 2010 - 06:17pm PT
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I met Mark a few weeks ago, we went cragging here in Berkeley for a morning.
He's a smart kid and from the sounds of it, in good shape.
Here's hoping they both pull through.
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Mar 29, 2010 - 06:19pm PT
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hang in there boys...
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
East Bay, CA
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Mar 29, 2010 - 06:23pm PT
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http://www.mtshastanews.com/news/x1176897376/Search-is-on-for-two-climbers-stranded-on-Mt-Shasta
This article was just updated....
//Today around 2 p.m.Thomas called the Sheriff's Department on his cell phone and is currently coming down the mountain at an elevation of about 7,000 feet. He has a map and a compass with him, Gravenkamp said.
Thomas reported that his climbing partner was not doing well and he made the decision it would be best to try to make his way down the mountain today. The two Forest Service Mountain Rangers are on snowmobiles and will continue searching at the 7,000-foot elevation for Thomas.
A friend of Thomas has been in contact with the Sheriff’s Office and reports that he is an experienced climber who has climbed Mount Shasta a number of times, however, the was the first time he climbed the more technical north side Hotlum/Bolam Route, Gravenkamp said.
A base station has been established along Military Pass Road off of Highway 97. The Forest Service said that the men did not fill out a wilderness permit.//
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cleo
Social climber
Berkeley, CA
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Mar 29, 2010 - 06:29pm PT
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Newspaper update: What does this mean? Are they both coming down, or just Mark?
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Mar 29, 2010 - 06:30pm PT
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That's a good update! Hopefully they will get out of there by tonight. At least they're out of the higher elevations.
you can do it, boys!
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monolith
climber
Berkeley, CA
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Mar 29, 2010 - 06:40pm PT
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Unfortunately, it's not clear that both are coming down now. Most likely just one.
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tom woods
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Mar 29, 2010 - 06:43pm PT
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That article makes it sound like one climber is coming down on his own. I hope that's not the case. It sounds like the weather is going to be nasty for a few days.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Mar 29, 2010 - 07:06pm PT
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Positive thoughts for the lads.
Reading some of the comments from redding.com, I am sure glad they are not part of the support group. What cold and callous people. I see no humor in this episode, these are two climbers fighting for their lives.
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Mar 29, 2010 - 07:08pm PT
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Hang tough fellas.
We've got our vibes out.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Mar 29, 2010 - 07:08pm PT
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Yeah, I may be wrong, after re-reading the update. Things do not look good if they can't get to him tonight. Storms are coming.
Still I send prayers.
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Phil_B
Social climber
Hercules, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 29, 2010 - 07:14pm PT
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More good thoughts.
C'mon dudes!
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