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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 10, 2011 - 11:38am PT
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Hard to believe this is a new topic.
Long overdue is a nod to this fine climber, first ascentionist, voice of reason, and a pretty darn good treasure of our SuperTopo forum.
I've never met the bloke, but I imagine it would have been pretty amazing to have worn his boots during the age of free-climbing discovery in The Valley. Dang, he's done the FA of some really obscure routes and they would probably have gone mostly unnoticed, save for the cool names he gave the climbs. Seriously: the Crucifix, Stoner's Highway, Quicksilver, Haunted House, and Space Babble, to name a few. And still, there's that line up on Mt. Watkins...I shudder.
So without further delay, let's bring it on for The Warbler!
If you have stories with or pictures of this amazing fellow, whip 'em out!
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Port
Trad climber
San Diego
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Feb 10, 2011 - 11:54am PT
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We're lucky to have him in San Diego. He's been very busy putting up new routes. Thanks for all the hard work Kevin!
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east side underground
Trad climber
Hilton crk,ca
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Feb 10, 2011 - 12:01pm PT
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bump for climbing legends - cheers Warbler
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Feb 10, 2011 - 12:05pm PT
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Oh Hell Yeah!
Maybe the best story teller on SuperTopo!!
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scuffy b
climber
Three feet higher
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Feb 10, 2011 - 12:25pm PT
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Kevin was one of the friendliest of the Valley regulars in the 70s.
He, Yabo and Kauk were almost the only guys who would chat with me,
except for those I already knew from Berkeley.
He always called me by the special name, "Man."
My first encounter with him was an act of kindness. I had led Waterchute
in Joshua Tree and my partner couldn't follow it. Everybody told me to
pull the rope up and stay put.
A few minutes later, Kevin appears, third class, with my gear.
"Here's your stuff. See ya."
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Feb 10, 2011 - 12:47pm PT
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I remember when Kevin first showed up in the Valley along with Chappie, Kauk etc. Low key, friendly and, boy, could he face climb! Kudos to a great guy, climbing needs more like him.
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nita
Social climber
chica from chico..waiting on spring days..
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Feb 10, 2011 - 01:01pm PT
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I'm sure Werner, Kauk and Chapman have some good stories...... i have a couple, but they can't be told...
Scuffy b's first line says it all, .... " Kevin was one of the friendliest of the Valley regulars in the 70s."
Kevin is one of those golden boys that always has a beautiful woman in his life, present wife and child included.
Saludos..
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Feb 10, 2011 - 01:55pm PT
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Kevin was one of the friendliest of the Valley regulars in the 70s.
I can attest to that as well. Not only would he chat with us, he climbed with a couple of friends of mine when they were absolute neophytes. We may disagree on some inconsequential (i.e. political) matters, but there is nothing disagreeable about him. Besides, a lot of his climbs -- done more than 30 years ago -- still command a very great deal of respect if ascended today.
John
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Feb 10, 2011 - 02:28pm PT
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I can never think of Kevin without thinking of Middle Cathedral.
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Feb 10, 2011 - 02:42pm PT
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right on! All we need now is some climbing pictures:-)
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D.Eubanks
climber
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Feb 10, 2011 - 02:49pm PT
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One of the nicest guys i've met.
Original Stonemaster.
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Feb 10, 2011 - 09:42pm PT
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What Dana said.
Kevin is a great guy & I was honored to hangout with him after the Bachar memorial when a bunch of us went bouldering with Cashner.
He's put up some fine routes too.
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Feb 10, 2011 - 10:29pm PT
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Not only is Kevin incredibly decent and friendly, he is also quite articulate and has been one hard-working productive climber for the last 40 years. Check out his Basket Dome route and what it took to complete that sucker. Jesus. And he was not young then too.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Feb 10, 2011 - 10:30pm PT
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Kevin is one of the BEST of the best and what Dana said is the truth and to the point. Hey Kev...can we get eKat, you, me and Dana.....jam session on the Martins!
Peace
EDIT after eKat posted
eKat...fer sure....man I would LOVE to set my hands on one of those Blanchard guitars....but I am not worthy. Would sure LUV to hear you pick a tune or two
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Feb 10, 2011 - 10:48pm PT
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Thanks for catching that Craig.....
Peace
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Captain...or Skully
climber
The Seas of Stone.
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Feb 10, 2011 - 11:09pm PT
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Right on, Kevin. We're just appreciatin'.
Warble on.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Feb 10, 2011 - 11:44pm PT
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I've been trying to think how to do this one justice...
Kevin Elevin? The guy that did all those cool routes? Third()? ascent of butterfingers when he was 18? El cap as a teenager? Walking historian, even though he's young like me?
Any of us who have climbed Realm of the Lizard king can never forget him!
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WBraun
climber
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Feb 10, 2011 - 11:47pm PT
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40 years of Warbling on the rocks ... hoorrrahhhh
Good sh'it Kevin.
Keep on Warblin .....
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Mike Bolte
Trad climber
Planet Earth
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Feb 10, 2011 - 11:56pm PT
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I'd say one of the top 3 that make ST worth it. great stories from one of the guys who was there through those great years making it happen. Warbler, you don't remember I bet, but one night I showed you some fingerstyle thing. Classical Gas? A Kottke tune? 1975 or 6 maybe. Ring any bells? That is getting to be a ways back.
edit: yup, I remember comparing versions of the Paul Simon version of Angie with steve. There was lots of good music some nights at C4 (and lots of bad music too)
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