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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 30, 2010 - 11:25am PT
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Well, I'm a month away from my intended solo so I think I need to step up to the next level of my Digging a Hole Motivational Program. You can all figure out the program, I'm sure. Merely tell everyone and anyone that you are going to do a certain route and eventually you will either have to do the route or change your name and move to another country. I already have people here in Hood River asking if I've done the route yet (maybe they're just tired of hearing me talk about it).
Anyway, my plan is to start up the Nose pitches of Grape Race sometime on the Memorial Day weekend (along with 500 of my best friends, no doubt) rain or shine. I'm "planning" on taking 4 days to get to Tribal Rite and then another 7 days, including a day of rest, to get to the top. I've spent thousands of dollars on gear, clothing and food and emailed back and forth to PTPP a few thousand times.
I was never a badass aid climber so I expect to be scared shitless pretty much the whole way. I've never soloed El Cap before or any other route for that matter so this is going to be the total big time adventure for me.
Let the Digging begin!
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Josh Higgins
Trad climber
San Diego
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Apr 30, 2010 - 12:04pm PT
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Good luck Mark! Way to get after it!
Josh
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Apr 30, 2010 - 12:11pm PT
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As someone who is unworthy of emptying your wag bags I can't comprehend your lack of mo. But then I can't comprehend wanting to go up there without someone to help haul. I'm pretty sure you could call Weld_it.
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Reeotch
Trad climber
Kayenta, AZ
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Apr 30, 2010 - 12:14pm PT
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YER
GONNA
DIE . . .
BUT GOFOR IT ANYWAY. CAN'T WAIT FOR THE TR.
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Apr 30, 2010 - 12:21pm PT
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Feckin' AAAAYYY!!
What a sweet TR this is going to be. Mark, do some video too!
Those Tribal Rite pitches are so unbelievable in the exposure and position you achieve. I loved it!
Let the snail eye begin!!!!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Apr 30, 2010 - 12:28pm PT
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Remember to say at all important junctures:
I'm Mark Hudon, and I'm badass.
:-)
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 30, 2010 - 12:37pm PT
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Remember to say at all important junctures:
I'm Mark Hudon, and I'm badass.
Oh yeah, that's the cornerstone of my whole approach.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Apr 30, 2010 - 12:40pm PT
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Plus if you're in the Valley on May 22nd, come to the Sacherer memorial events. Several historical badass role models will be there, and may be inspiring to meet before your climb.
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Roxy
Trad climber
CA Central Coast
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Apr 30, 2010 - 12:46pm PT
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Woo Hoo!!!!
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Doug Robinson
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Apr 30, 2010 - 01:45pm PT
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Yeah, I too thought you meant real holes in real dirt. Great for clearing the head.
I used to like shoveling snow off of roofs that were about to implode too. Made your back scream. And the money was good. Better than writing or guiding.
Clearly, though, there are other rites of our tribe that are equally effective.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Apr 30, 2010 - 01:49pm PT
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awesome mark!
take copious notes on the lower pitches
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Jay Hack
Trad climber
bellingham, Washington
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Apr 30, 2010 - 01:57pm PT
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Cool Plan! Way to get after it Mark!
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Apr 30, 2010 - 03:56pm PT
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I can lend you my license plates if you're interested... CA 510 OW... got me into a whole lotta fun... you can never say no to a suggested wide adventure that's for sure...
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Apr 30, 2010 - 05:11pm PT
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Go Mark!
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MisterE
Social climber
Across Town From Easy Street
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Apr 30, 2010 - 05:32pm PT
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Awesome Mark - it will be a grand adventure!
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Euroford
Trad climber
Louisville, CO
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Apr 30, 2010 - 05:35pm PT
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i like playin in the dirt.
and yes, its nice to commit yourself to an adventure.
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Double D
climber
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Apr 30, 2010 - 07:01pm PT
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Best wishes on your grand adventure. It sounds like a lot of work to lug stuff for that long of a stay on the El Cap Hilton. I suppose it's even a larger task coming down as you can no longer set the haul bags sailing down to the base.
I do like the "digg'n a hole motivational program." !!!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Hagerman, ID
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Apr 30, 2010 - 10:16pm PT
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Knock em Dead!
Break a leg!
Hopefully, all here recognize the above phrases as traditional expressions of support in the theatre biz.
Best Wishes, Fritz
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Apr 30, 2010 - 10:18pm PT
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MacBeth.
Oh wait, did I say something wrong?
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Apr 30, 2010 - 10:27pm PT
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Sounds awesome. I can't believe I actually envy all the work before you.
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