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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 14, 2012 - 12:54am PT
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Oakdale Climbers Festival 2012- Invitation and Schedule of Events
The City of Oakdale and I are pleased to invite you to participate in the inaugural Oakdale Climbers Festival taking place at the Oakdale Community Center Friday, October 26 through Sunday, October 28, 2012.
“Running Towards Commitment- The Salathé Experience” will be the theme for the first two days.
The event will kick off on Friday evening at 7:30pm with a discussion of the personal and climbing history of John Salathé lead by Steve Grossman.
Jerry Gallwas will tell the story of his Salathé piton collection and its connection to the first ascent of the Lost arrow via the Chimney and discuss his own early ascent.
Guest of Honor Al Steck will then comment on his own experiences with John on the north face of Sentinel Rock in July 1950. The Steck-Salathé route set the standard with respect to difficulty and style and was by far the most difficult rock climb of its era and yardstick for the next generation
Ken Yager will discuss John's later years including the transfer of his hardware through the Thune family to the Yosemite Climbing Association. Salathé hardware will be on display for the duration of the event.
Doug Robinson will then speak to the Salathé legacy of boldness and style to conclude the evening.
On Saturday at noon, Tom Frost and Royal Robbins will discuss the influence of Salathé on their approach to climbing El Capitan's southwest face named in John's honor, the Salathé Wall. Tom and Royal will recount their experiences on the first ascent with Chuck Pratt and a subsequent attempt to repeat the climb in a single push with TM Herbert. Fifty years ago Tom and Royal were the first party of two to climb El Cap in a very lightly-equipped second ascent of the Salathé Wall.
At 2 pm Al Steck and Dick Long will describe their third ascent with Steve Roper and show a film that they made en route.
At 4 pm Peter Haan will discuss his experience soloing the Salathé Wall as his first time up El Capitan in 1971.
At 6 pm Paul Piana will describe his experiences free climbing the Salathé Wall for the first time with Todd Skinner in 1988.
At 8 pm Hans Florine will discuss speed climbing the Salathé Wall and the evolution of style to finish out the evening.
On Sunday a symposium entitled “Forging Ahead- American Climbing Hardware in the 1940's, 50's and 60's” will be held from noon to 6 pm.
Come and enjoy hardware displays from all manufacturers active during this thirty year period. Participants will be available to answer questions about producing early hardware and hopefully be willing to speak briefly about their experiences making or selling gear fifty years ago.
Speakers start with Al Steck recalling the early days of the Ski Hut in Berkeley.
Jerry Gallwas reflecting on John Salathé as a craftsman and his own work with pitons.
Dick Long and his partner discussing the history of Longware.
Tom Frost and Dennis Hennek discussing the early days of Chouinard Equipment.
Don Lauria reflecting on West Ridge Sports and the history of Bill Feuerer and his Dolt Equipment.
Authors and artists will be selling and signing books and photographs such as Tom Frost, Royal Robbins, Joe Fitschen, Glen Denny and Steve "Crusher" Bartlett with more to be listed soon.
Registration is free prior to the deadline at:
http://climb.oakdalecity.com/
In order to keep this event free we need financial support in the form of:
1) Donations from boosters in any amount.
2) Limited Artist and Author Exhibition Space for $150.
3) Vendor Exhibition Space for $300.
4) Sponsorship including logo presence on event poster and other promotional material for $500.
5) Festival Guide advertising space starting at $100.
At this point we really need some financial assistance to help properly do this event. Please contact me if you would like to help with a direct donation or need more details about participating in any way.
We are going to print on the event poster very soon so please contact me if you would like to be a sponsor so that we can get your logo in time to include it.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
the crowd MUST BE MOCKED...Mocked I tell you.
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Aug 14, 2012 - 12:56am PT
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quite the line up!
though I'm confused by the choice of location.
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karodrinker
Trad climber
San Jose, CA
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Aug 14, 2012 - 01:00am PT
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Probably keeping it close to the cheese factory. Who doesn't love a good Gouda?
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 14, 2012 - 01:00am PT
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Oakdale, California right on Highway 120 coming from the San Francisco bay area.
Tom Frost lives in Oakdale and the city has been generous enough to partner with us and allow the use of their splendid community center for this event. Ramona Howard and I have put this event together for everyone to enjoy and provide a great opportunity to stop and check out Oakdale.
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Aug 14, 2012 - 01:49am PT
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It's a great location and what a lineup! We should really try to support this effort.
Hope I can make it.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 14, 2012 - 02:00am PT
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This sounds like a great event, Steve. Count me in for support. Do you need any help with food? People such as you mentioned deserve proper food. I would take those days out of my busy schedule to do what I could.
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Aug 14, 2012 - 02:30am PT
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Wow, nice work Steve.
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Aug 14, 2012 - 05:07am PT
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Whoaza!
Great line up, cool idea, and a good excuse to head to the cowboy capital of the world (so I've read heh heh).
Too bad I can't make it-like the Facelift I'm just in the wrong place at the wrong time...again.
(Wish I'd known ahead of time, if it becomes a regular thing I'd love to figure out a way to kick in some goodies).
Good luck and have a fine time!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Aug 14, 2012 - 05:30am PT
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Very cool!
"Cowboy capital of the world" says so right on the sign.
Big wall cowboys?
As a UniWyo alum, Paul is a cowboy, (as am I)
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Rhodo-Router
Gym climber
the secret topout on the Chockstone Chimney
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Aug 14, 2012 - 09:40am PT
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Holy smokes, what a lineup! Wish I could be there.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Aug 14, 2012 - 10:19am PT
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Damn! That sounds like the ultimate Yosemite celebration.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 14, 2012 - 10:22pm PT
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Bump for free quality historical entertainment!
Don't miss it!
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pc
climber
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Aug 14, 2012 - 11:01pm PT
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Sounds fantastic! Great time of year there too.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Aug 14, 2012 - 11:41pm PT
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WOW! Wish I could be there!
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duncan
climber
London, UK
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Aug 15, 2012 - 11:55am PT
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Unmissable for anyone in the western half of North America!
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Aug 15, 2012 - 12:02pm PT
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sounds like a lot of organizational work-- glad folks stepped up
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Srbphoto
climber
Kennewick wa
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Aug 15, 2012 - 12:14pm PT
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great job organizing this.
But I have to admit, every time I read Oakdale Climbers Festival it makes me chuckle.
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adikted
Boulder climber
Tahooooeeeee
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Aug 15, 2012 - 12:28pm PT
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For anyone into climbing history this should be a blast.... Im gonna try and be there for sure..
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Srbphoto
climber
Kennewick wa
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Aug 15, 2012 - 12:45pm PT
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Is the Hersey store still there?
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 15, 2012 - 10:06pm PT
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We need to line up a portable climbing wall for the event.
Does anyone know a local gym or guide service that operates a tip-up tower that we can contact?
I used to work in the industry and would like to have a competent operator and not a carny unless they come highly recommended.
Please contact me.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Aug 15, 2012 - 10:17pm PT
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Can we throw down our sleeping bags there?
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 15, 2012 - 10:55pm PT
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There is camping very close to town but certainly not in town.
Lots of primo mexican food though!
More details on the website at:
http://climb.oakdalecity.com/
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
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Aug 16, 2012 - 08:19am PT
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Hi Steve!
This looks fantastic! Don't know if I'm too "distancely challenged," but I'd love to lend a hand. Will be booking my flights asap.
Just finished the book - it was excellent - thank you!
Take care,
Audrey
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 16, 2012 - 12:09pm PT
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Glad that you enjoyed reading Ordeal By Piton and that you are coming to the Festival!
Make SURE to register in advance free of charge at the website indicated above.
We have a surprise or two in store for you young Doltster!
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Aug 16, 2012 - 12:43pm PT
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Oakdale City,
Not to get all Roper on ya, but it's "Royal" not "Royle" Robbins.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 16, 2012 - 03:30pm PT
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That typo was caught and should have been corrected by now.
It showed up twice! Yikes!
Thanks for the heads up, Marty.
All better now...
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
merced, california
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Aug 16, 2012 - 10:40pm PT
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Well, pardner, you best not chuckle 'bout the rodeo! Hill-billy!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 17, 2012 - 05:56pm PT
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I just heard back from Yuji Hirayama and he isn't going to be able to come out this year due to a sponsor commitment in China on the same weekend.
I will keep you posted on who else we will be adding to the list of speakers so stay tuned.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2012 - 07:02pm PT
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Event Bump...
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
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Aug 19, 2012 - 11:49pm PT
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BUMP!!!
This is going to be unbelievably cool!!!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 22, 2012 - 04:56pm PT
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No doubt about that!
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pk_davidson
Trad climber
Albuquerque, NM
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Aug 23, 2012 - 06:33pm PT
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Those prints of Tom's, going to be signed ?
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 24, 2012 - 02:49pm PT
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Tom will be happy to sign as many as you care to buy, Pablo. I can see to it personally.
Glen Denny will also be selling prints at the Festival. If Ed Cooper decides to join in then all of the Big Three will be exhibiting.
Register and come check it out folks!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 27, 2012 - 12:26am PT
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Cool!
I won't be hard to find so make sure that you both say hello!
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Michelle
Trad climber
the f*#king peninsula.
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Aug 27, 2012 - 12:38am PT
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I'm there! Oakdale in Oct isnt bad at all.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 1, 2012 - 10:10pm PT
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Labor Day weekend bump...
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bob
climber
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This seems a no miss for sure! What great gig. Thank you to all putting effort forth to make this happen. A treat.
Bob Jensen
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 3, 2012 - 04:46pm PT
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We have room for one thousand so spread the word and make sure to register as soon as you decide to attend to avoid the $20 late registration fee. Admission is free otherwise.
We may have a few more notables show up to speak and have even more to offer.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 8, 2012 - 07:57pm PT
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Bump before Happy Hour in Boulder!
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kaitb
Big Wall climber
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Sep 10, 2012 - 10:53am PT
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Ammon and I just registered. We'll be there! Can't miss my hometown climbing festival.
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Sep 11, 2012 - 03:41pm PT
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Okay, just filled in my form and sent off the check today. Thanks for putting this together Steve.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 14, 2012 - 12:34pm PT
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The first splendid addition to the roster is none other than Bob Swift!
He will be telling a few Salathé stories and talk about the second ascent of the Lost Arrow Chimney done with Warren Harding and Frank Tarver over four days in mid-July 1954 almost seven years after the FA!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Sep 15, 2012 - 08:12pm PT
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I've stayed at the~ Oakdale Motel 6 several times recently ..It's cheap and clean with a passable restaurant next door...The price is $ 69.00 for two, though a friend of mine got a room for $57.00 on Priceline.
>DO NOT STAY AT THE ~ HOLIDAY MOTEL IN OAKDALE....< Unless you like... bed bugs, a Very Stinky room, drug dealers, creepy in house residents, etc......you can read the reviews about this place..... >>>AND YES, I'M YELLING....YOU HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY WARNED.
This place is on the list.^... CREEPY and YUCKY....^^
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 22, 2012 - 04:17am PT
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This one needs a bump. So who is going? I'm pretty sure I will make it if I can work out the details. This should be a good one. I'm trying to get Yerian to go with me.
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Bruce Morris
Social climber
Belmont, California
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Sep 23, 2012 - 12:09am PT
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I'm trying to get Yerian to go with me.
Lots of luck with that, Wayno! Yerian already betrayed me this season and took off for the Bay after he promised to belay me on my new crack in T. Meadows. Fair weather friend!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 23, 2012 - 01:48am PT
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It's not luck, just guilt, Bruce. Are you gonna go? I haven't seen you in ages.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Sep 24, 2012 - 11:02pm PT
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Wayno, Yerian is going and asked me to sign you and himself up....oh yeah, one other guy too. Cheers, have fun. Lynne
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Sep 25, 2012 - 05:01pm PT
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Thanks Lynne. It sounds like you are not going to make it? Too bad, I'm looking forward to our meeting some day.
I just talked to Don Gordon and told him about the Festival. He was very excited and wished he could go and meet up with some old climbing buddies. He remembers guys like Royal as being the youngsters. Funny stuff.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Sep 25, 2012 - 07:07pm PT
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Steve, I just posted a response for Dave Yerian, Wayne Miller and Steve Smith on Facebook. They plan on attending and are jazzed about the event.
Please put me down also, I'm pretty sure I can get there but I need to check with my manager for the time off.
Stellar Dude!!! Thanks to all who are making this happen. I'm at Lee Vining Library and don't have time to read all the posts. Is Mimi coming???
Cheers and Love, Lynnie
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Sep 25, 2012 - 07:29pm PT
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Y'all have fun, wish I could be there...I would almost feel young. Take good care of those guys!
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Fossil climber
Trad climber
Atlin, B. C.
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Sep 25, 2012 - 07:32pm PT
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Damn, this sounds phenomenal! It's a long commute - 1800 miles as the crow flies - but I'll do my best to make it.
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Sep 29, 2012 - 12:47pm PT
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Yeah,
Looking forward to this!
Out of bullfighting, racing cars and mountain climbing, I long ago chose the climbing part.
A real event, celebrating the fantastic wealth of stories, equipment, and wild and wonderful characters in the world of climbing.
Though I may have to try out the car racing part en route from Colorado....woohoo!
Thanks Steve
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 29, 2012 - 12:53pm PT
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Lynne,
Make sure to register ahead to avoid late admission fees.
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TomCochrane
Trad climber
Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay
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Sep 29, 2012 - 08:54pm PT
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count me in
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luggi
Trad climber
from the backseat of Jake& Elwood Blues car
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Sep 29, 2012 - 09:41pm PT
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Oakdale Ca is the self proclaimed cowboy capital of the world...I would say must stop for dirtbags would be the H-B saloon in Oakdale..for you all not familiar...that is the H...Bar...B saloon. Cowboys and climbers....the event will be great...the after hours will be interesting. Can climbers throw a lasso with a 10.5 mil rope?
edit....also you must figure out before you enter if you are a header or a heeler.....if you don't know what that is you best look it up....
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Repete post...
I've stayed at the~ Oakdale Motel 6 several times recently ..It's cheap and clean with a passable restaurant next door...The price is $ 69.00 for two, though a friend of mine got a room for $57.00 on Priceline.
>DO NOT STAY AT THE ~ HOLIDAY MOTEL IN OAKDALE....< Unless you like... bed bugs, a Very Stinky room, drug dealers, creepy in house residents, etc......you can read the reviews about this place..... >>>AND YES, I'M YELLING....YOU HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY WARNED.
This place is on the list.^... CREEPY and YUCKY....^^
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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If I was on that side of the Pacific I would definitely be there.
Please post photos and reviews afterwards for those of us who can't make it.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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I won't be able to make it, but am amused to report that promotional cards for the festival can be found at all sorts of apparently unlikely places in Oakdale - fast food places, supermarkets, you name it. Someone has definitely been getting the word out. I passed one of the cards on to Chris Jones.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
the crowd MUST BE MOCKED...Mocked I tell you.
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big banner on the lawn at the corner where 120 makes a left into the strip.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 15, 2012 - 01:28pm PT
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We are getting down to the wire folks!
The deadline for free admission to this event is this coming Friday October 19!
Registration after this date will cost you $20 at the door to get in.
http://climb.oakdalecity.com/
Unfortunately Chris Jones isn't able to come and speak at the event this year.
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John M
climber
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Oct 15, 2012 - 02:09pm PT
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Bump
Lynne,
Make sure to register ahead to avoid late admission fees.
I don't think that she has internet where she lives and works.
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dave yerian
Trad climber
the parking lot
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Oct 15, 2012 - 03:58pm PT
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John M et al.
Never ceases to blow my mind how thoughtful the Campfire of Climbers is. Thank You!
I start back at my job with Nomad Ventures on 10-21 after a 5 month hiatus. Just didn't have the cojonas to ask for 4 days off just after I start back.....so I WILL TOTALLY miss you all!!!
What's the next event on the Climbing Calendar?
Cheers and Love, Lynne
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 15, 2012 - 05:52pm PT
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Hey Dave,
The 50th anniversary of the first ascent of the Dihedral Wall is this coming Saturday so check Ken's thread to see about the details.
The Oakdale Festival is the following weekend.
See you there!
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Oct 16, 2012 - 12:24am PT
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is there camping out there?
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 16, 2012 - 11:20am PT
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The camping options are described on the City of Oakdale website for the event linked above.
Tell ANYONE that you think may be interested in this presentation about it because I would hate to have folks miss out on this singular historical opportunity.
You won't see this line up of speakers assembled again so come and check it out!
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Tim Camuti
Trad climber
CA
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Oct 16, 2012 - 09:36pm PT
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Bump for impending free registration deadline! Looking forward to great climbing vibes in Oakdale...
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 18, 2012 - 11:13am PT
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Free registration ends tomorrow and we have a few more speaker additions like Nick Clinch and potentially Tommy Caldwell (if he is not up on El Cap) to sweeten the deal!
Don't miss this one folks!
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
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Oct 18, 2012 - 07:29pm PT
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I'm sorry, Steve, but did I miss something? What's not SWEET about a FREE, already supercool event?!!! Psyched!!!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 19, 2012 - 02:05pm PT
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Last day for free registration folks!
After today you will have to lay down a Jackson to get in so sign up now!
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Mimi
climber
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Oct 22, 2012 - 10:21pm PT
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Bump for the Climbers Fest!
The speaker's lineup for all three days is loaded and the gear symposium on Sunday will be exceptional for you ironheads.
Do your best to make the first annual event. It's going to be a blast!
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Mimi
climber
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Oct 23, 2012 - 09:37pm PT
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Nightly bump for the festival this weekend.
Forgot to mention a very tasty Mexican restaurant in town: Suzey Belen's on 140 N 3rd Ave.
Hope to see the ST well represented!
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Mimi
climber
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Oct 23, 2012 - 09:48pm PT
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Thanks for that sully. I did a search for pubs and didn't see this one. I presume they have a healthy assortment of ales.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Oct 23, 2012 - 10:06pm PT
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hey there all, say, have a great time...
and thanks for sharing...
:)
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Oct 24, 2012 - 07:18pm PT
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Damn! Verdict from the dentist; he's goin' in, so I can't make Oakdale either!
(and a buddy's brother owns a 2100 acre ranch that borders Kings Canyon with a combat shooting range replete with "Barry" mannequins)
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Oct 24, 2012 - 11:09pm PT
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THIS GATHERING MAY BE THE BEST EVER! I can hardly wait! DON'T YOU MISS IT!
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Oct 25, 2012 - 03:18pm PT
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I thought I would give this awesome event another deserved bump!
My schedule freed up so I can attend "gearhead Sunday". YAHOO!!!!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 26, 2012 - 12:24pm PT
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There will be daily live updates and photos for us wretches who can't be there in person, won't there?
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Mimi
climber
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Oct 26, 2012 - 03:16pm PT
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I'll try and post a few Anders.
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Oct 26, 2012 - 03:48pm PT
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I'll be taking photos and will bring my laptop, so I can post some for you, Anders, and others!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Oct 26, 2012 - 03:50pm PT
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Damn, a lot of you seem to have more lenient probation officers than me.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
moving thru
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Oct 26, 2012 - 04:01pm PT
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Heck, if I were only facing postponed dentistry or a probation officer I'd Be There.
I (un) fortunately have a job:D
One of the first big events I've missed since I arrived on the Taco 4 years ago. Sad:(
Everyone there, hugs from lynne, and Cheers!!! :D
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Oct 26, 2012 - 04:19pm PT
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Almost there. Failed to find a coffee shop in Turlock, so poaching internet form somewhere downtown.
Stopped in to se Layton en route (as far as Kingman is en-route from Colorado to Oakdale at all) and tried to persuade him to attend.
He was psyched, was really interested in meeting up again with some of the CA climbers he remembers from his Yosemite days, but the long travel is getting to be too tiring for him.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
moving thru
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Oct 26, 2012 - 05:42pm PT
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Boodawg, Mimi, Steve,
Are you having the equivalent of the red carpet for the Oscars tonight at Oakdale?
Pictures and interviews for the on line audience..... Oh Yeah!
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Oct 26, 2012 - 07:12pm PT
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Wish it was just "dentistry" and postponement would have courted disaster.
But, DAMN! They gave me some great drugs, and the gas was kind of fun:
"Do you feel light headed?"
"Not much." I lied.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
moving thru
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Oct 26, 2012 - 09:45pm PT
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It's 6:40pm and not a word from the press.....At the very least, at all the JTree events we had the pictographers giving the poor plebians a look into the life of the climbing elite.
Ho hum .......back to Ann Tyler re reads.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Oct 27, 2012 - 05:37am PT
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I forgot my camera.Plenty of others with photo capabilities(Boodawg?). Great turnout of history makers. Good job Steve, Ramona, and city of Oakdale. Clint and Steck were awesome. Others too! A bit intimidating for a youngster like myself to follow onstage behind these legends. It was a lot of fun and we have two more days. Show up if you can. There are many reclusive heroes here. Show up tomorrow, you won't regret it.
Ken
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DM88T
climber
San Juan Bautista, CA
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Oct 27, 2012 - 03:40pm PT
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Wonderful stories from climbing partners of Salathe. I wish I had gotten a picture of Nic, but I was laughing. What a great public speaker he is.
And from the young guys, context timeline, pictures and perspective
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Oct 27, 2012 - 04:53pm PT
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Sorry I missed this.
Is it just me or does Doug have the best posture?
Look at that guy!
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Oct 27, 2012 - 07:31pm PT
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This all looks wonderful - sorry to be missing it. Thanks for the real-time reports!
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Dave Sessions
Trad climber
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Oct 27, 2012 - 07:58pm PT
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Damn, can't believe I'm missing this....
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Oct 27, 2012 - 08:04pm PT
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OMG! This is a crazy great event! If you can get yourself there at all do it! DO NOT MISS tomorrow! There have been stories photos film you have never seen or heard before! If you have any interest at all in climbing this is the place for you. The presentations are heartfelt, relevant, and amazing! Tomorrow is the presentation about the development of the gear for this incredible endeavor we call climbing! Do Not miss this, whether you are a collector or climber or both, new or experienced. I can hardly tell you what a cool event this is and all the climbing masters are there IN Person!.. hella good time, good laughs and a lotta love.
ps I just got home and nobody put me up to this.. it's the real thing
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Tim Camuti
Trad climber
CA
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:34pm PT
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Wonderful event with jam packed schedule, I have to miss presentations just to eat!
Talk of it repeating next year with a different theme. I look forward to it Steve
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Oct 28, 2012 - 11:15am PT
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This has been a wonderful tribute to Salathe. Steve's hard work has really paid off! Its been great to here all the stories; not just about Salathe but about climbers and climbing in general.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Oct 28, 2012 - 11:31am PT
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hey there all, say.... ohhhhhhhh my! and three cheers....
thanks for any sharing that you all may do...
:)
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Oct 28, 2012 - 11:46am PT
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Great event. All the talks have been superb, fun. Thanks Steve Grossman for putting this on.
Rare treat to watch Royal Robbins and Tom Frost doing a JOINT slideshow about the Salathe Wall. Outstanding. Their interaction was humorous, effortless, with the warmth of two people who'd been friends for a very long time.
At times it was meditative, pithy. Frost, on their preparation, talking about how they spent so much time examining the cliff from below, tracing a continuous line of cracks all the way up the cliff and developing a comfortable familiarity with their chosen line before they began, "El Cap is your best friend. And if you don’t know that, you shouldn’t go up."
Robbins talked about how John Salathe was influential, original, far ahead of anyone else. Lost Arrow Spire in particular, but also other climbs. The desire to hew closely to Salathe's vision and style inspired Robbins and drove his own efforts. The Salathe Wall itself was the application of John Salathe's style to El Cap.
Later, answering questions, someone asked a complex, vague question about how they felt about what they did, or something. Frost, no hesitation: "Well that one's too hard for me and (glancing over at Robbins) he didn't hear it!
Robbins (whose hearing is, perhaps, not so great these days, but who likely heard the quetion just fine) smiles serenely, says nothing, playing along. Hilarious!
What's on later today, Sunday? Grossman has been busy building some kind of exotic display case or cases for equipment made by the Dolt, Salathe himself, Jerry Gallwas, Wilts, Long, Holubar, many more.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
moving thru
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Oct 28, 2012 - 10:38pm PT
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Thanks, Crunch, great post!!! lynne
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Oct 29, 2012 - 01:12am PT
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OH MY GOD! What a terrific experience. So many great exchanges with hero's and legends the likes of the 50th anniversary of the nose, YCA did a few years back.
Steck, Dick Long, Joe Fitchen, Glen Denny, Wayne Merry, Don Lauria, Paul Piana, Doug Robinson, Peter Haan, Ken Yager, Hans Florine, Bowinkle, Tom Frost, Royal Robbins, Bob Swift, Jerry Gallwas, Mike Sherrich, Nick Clinch, Rich Calderwood, Joe Mccuen, Ken Boche, and David Yearian plus many, many, others made these last few day made for an exciting time.
The stories, camaraderie, photos, priceless gear, perfect venue and Steve Grossmans many hours of preparation made for a union of our community tighter then ever. It warms my heart to see everyone gathering like this. With a loose fitting band of close nit individuals and small band of friends with wild but intimate experiences; opening up and sharing the secrets of the past.
Climbing is an integral, important and vital part history. It should be preserved and captured for the future of climbers and even the general public. Thanks to the work of people like Steve Grossman and Ken Yager and events like this will carry the message of our sport for many generations.
I feel very privileged to have participated in the 1st Climbers Festival of Oakdale. I only hope that this is the first of much more to come. Those of you who chose something else to do this weekend truly missed out on a magical moment in the climbing world. Steve, I have know idea if you can ever out do this one. I hope so but you set the bar pretty high. I will anticipate next years festival with relish!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2012 - 06:23pm PT
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Here are some shots of the gear displays from the Sunday symposium before I took them apart to come back to Seattle.
The only thing missing is the two gear boards that Gary Neptune graciously loaned for the Festival from his shop/museum in Boulder.
Thanks to Gary, Billy Roos, Paul Sibley, Jim Phillips, Don Lauria, Ken Boche, Dick Long, Jerry Gallwas and Ken Yager for contributing to a spectacular display of hardware from thirty years of foreign and domestic production. It was a lot of work to assemble and display but a perfect fit to go along with the speakers and what they had to say about making and selling gear during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. It couldn't have gone better!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 19, 2012 - 01:36pm PT
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Festival Bump...
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Nov 19, 2012 - 01:50pm PT
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I still haven't gotten over how awesome it was. Very memorable indeed. More heartfelt appreciation to you, Steve.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 20, 2012 - 06:48pm PT
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Just waiting to hear back from a few more people and we will be announcing the lineup for 2013!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Dec 20, 2012 - 08:25pm PT
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Ditto the Wayno.
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Powder
Trad climber
SF Bay Area
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Dec 20, 2012 - 11:52pm PT
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I still haven't gotten over how awesome it was.
Me, neither. ~_~y
*^_^*
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Dec 21, 2012 - 02:20am PT
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Did anyone else see the big blue electric piton that rose from the side of the stage and disappeared into the back wall?
Oh, never-mind, probably just another flashback.
Good things last.
Another bump for a fine job, Steve.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 25, 2012 - 06:03pm PT
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Thanks to some fine work by Ramona Howard and Russell Olivera directing a solid crew of volunteers the event went smoothly and the environment was elegant and intimate. Seamless teamwork is a thing of beauty.
Everybody had a really rich and rewarding time...can't beat that. But we will try our best next year. So put October 18-20 on your calendar for 2013!
Merry Christmas Folks!
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Powder
Trad climber
the Flower Box
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Photos originally posted on the other thread (thread deleted by OP) ...
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Mike Bolte
Trad climber
Planet Earth
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wow - powder is really good
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Powder
Trad climber
the Flower Box
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Thanks, Mike!!
...thinking to bring dSLR this year... :]
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Powder is a bhodisattva of the ether.
Grossman is a bhodisattva of the past.
Not in order--Old boy. Older boy. Oldest boy.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 15, 2013 - 08:57pm PT
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Bump for historical fun!
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