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tinker b
climber
the commonwealth
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Jan 14, 2015 - 07:43am PT
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yeah!
tom just curios what your previous record of most reads are for your blog. some big numbers following you now.
i do feel bad for the meadow. sure does look pretty trampled around where you all are.
glad that reading the report is a leave no trace activity!
good job boys. get 'er done.
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Killer K
Boulder climber
Sacramento, CA
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Jan 14, 2015 - 07:49am PT
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Way to stick it out! I can't imagine how tired those guys must be. Sending good vibes for the top out tomorrow.
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Jan 14, 2015 - 07:59am PT
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Great report Tom.
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Jan 14, 2015 - 08:00am PT
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Slow down, lads..... take yer time. 18 days so far, yeah!
[Finally, someone climbing slower than me]
Oops, I take that back. They did seven pitches in a day!
Way to send!
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WBraun
climber
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Jan 14, 2015 - 08:17am PT
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Worlds record slowest ascent on El Cap.
Even Pete is a screaming eagle compared to this.
It took 7 years to dry this paint ...... :-)
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jan 14, 2015 - 08:18am PT
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Nice words atom!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 14, 2015 - 08:27am PT
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Strong work as always Tom!
I am glad that you are on hand to keep the media commentary and discussion real and accurate. I am very stoked to see the world paying attention to this climb being done so proudly and well!
El Capitan is the grandest stage for free climbing that you could ask for and the lads are delivering a command performance. Much Respect for Team America!
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Roxy
Trad climber
CA Central Coast
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Jan 14, 2015 - 08:31am PT
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going from crimps to crack...
perfect opportunity for the Big Media to tell the world that crimpers are merely a gateway drug, er I mean hold.
Summit glory tomorrow - that'll be some awesome footage!!
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Jan 14, 2015 - 09:01am PT
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This has been a pretty major opus for Tom, and he deserves a round of thanks and cigars.
I can't help but wonder though, how all these news teams are going to react when NPS tells them any footage taken is "their" property - like they did when they nearly killed the Report altogether?
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John Mac
Trad climber
Littleton, CO
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Jan 14, 2015 - 09:09am PT
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Thanks Tom.
What's the story with the helmets? I've never seen them wear them before...
I thought I was only person that used one!
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Jan 14, 2015 - 09:11am PT
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Vegas
Not an issue unless you are an employee or nps volunteer. I would imagine big ups has the proper permits. Tom should be covered under media newsworthy event rules in this case.
Hope you are making a bit on those widely used media pics Tom . Enjoy you next cruise man.. you have waay more than earned it.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Jan 14, 2015 - 09:28am PT
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Tom,
Thanks for all the hard work on this ongoing update.
Although one of my New Year resolutions was to cut back on time squandered on internet forums, I've been checking up on this one every day.
Fascinating stuff.
PB
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Mei
Trad climber
Was one
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Jan 14, 2015 - 10:26am PT
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Kevin lead the next pitch rated 5.9 and by the time it was over, the team seemed to take longer than we expected. What was going on here?
Tommy led the next pitch which was rated 5.11 off width but only toward the end. Strangely enough Tommy lost the line on the relatively easy traverse section and burned a half hour trying to find it again! We were wondering just what was going on with these guys?!
Was the answer not blatantly obvious??? It's the helmet!!!
Thanks for sharing the ElCap Reports, Tom. To be honest, I grow a bit more stoked for the guys every time after reading your report because from afar, it looks more like a time and resource consuming engineering project that you know will be done eventually. It's your reports that bring out the human aspect, which adds a lot of beauty to the story.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Jan 14, 2015 - 10:29am PT
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Thank you Tom. It is soooooo exciting and your reports are wonderful!
Susan and Michael
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 14, 2015 - 11:04am PT
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Tom with someone who knows El Cap.....The Bridwell!
Peace
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PhilG
Trad climber
The Circuit, Tonasket WA
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Jan 14, 2015 - 07:32pm PT
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Great job, Tom. You handled the main stream media better than most politicians!
If I can share a moment with you, seems like a lot of water under the bridge since that rainy fall day when you, and Donini, and I stood around the campfire trying to figure out what to do next.
I trust more than a few thoughtful people are saying thanks by pushing the Donate button on your web site.
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Ottawa Doug
Social climber
Ottawa, Canada
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Jan 14, 2015 - 07:41pm PT
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Wow!
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 14, 2015 - 10:30pm PT
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Tom, thanks so much for your reports and bump.
I don't deserve the top of the page, so someone delete.
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