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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 14, 2008 - 08:52am PT
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The Initial Entry Team arrived. From left to right:
Ivan, Geno, Rich P, Rosie, Claire, Mike, Laura.
The weather has been perfect for climbing. Golden October days, one after the other. Forecast is good for the next few days.
Everyone is climbing pretty well. Ivan is especially fit and leading hard.
Richie broke his hand a month ago though.
But he's still hitting the slopers.
We are impatiently awaiting the arrival of Bobby D...and the rest of the gang.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Oct 14, 2008 - 09:04am PT
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Neat!
Keep sending pix as it progresses--love the leaves!
Wish I could be there too!
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Oct 14, 2008 - 10:10am PT
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Yay! Looking forward to seeing more.
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Gunkie
climber
East Coast US
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Oct 14, 2008 - 11:46am PT
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There is no climbing in this place you call the 'Gunks'. All these images are Photoshopped. And Lost City is lost.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 14, 2008 - 11:56am PT
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Geno....great pics...looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. What the hell with Richie...there goes my rope gun.
Love you guys.
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 15, 2008 - 06:51am PT
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We climbed at McCarthy Wall today. Lynn and Owen Hill arrived. Owen is reveling us with his pendulum antics:
Lynn and Laura happy to be together:
Rosie Andrews as fit as ever:
David Feinberg with Romano's Royal Crown chalk bag:
Romano and Feinberg had an epic on Three Pines and somehow Rich's cherished Wob Wobs (Clog versions of Hexs) went into an oak tree. Richie beginning the ascent to retrieve his gear:
A shot from Something Interesting of Romano further up.
Richie about 50 feet up. The Wob Wobs are another 12 feet above him.
The irreplaceable Wob Wobs finally back in their owner's hands.
An end of the day shot of Ivan, Russ Raffa, Rick Cronk, and Geno.
Tonight Bobby D arrives at LaGuardia at 4 p.m. Harvey Arnold is driving his porshe from Nederland and will be here by midday. The Rosenfelds and Robinsons arrive today also. We are all very excited.
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Mojomonkey
climber
Philadelphia, PA
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Oct 15, 2008 - 11:09am PT
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Nice photos - good to see. I'm excited to get up there Friday.
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Jim E
climber
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Oct 15, 2008 - 11:43am PT
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bump
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Oct 16, 2008 - 12:25am PT
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wonderful report
I do so miss the place, especially this time of year
if you could just appreciate the place a touch more for me while you're there I'd be happy
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Todd Eastman
climber
Bellingham, WA
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Oct 16, 2008 - 12:31am PT
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I wish I was there! What a cast. Hi to Rosie, Perch, Claire, Ivan, Romano, and the rest.
Todd
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TradIsGood
Chalkless climber
the Gunks end of the country
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Oct 16, 2008 - 01:12am PT
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Any of you guys going to be around next week?...
Committed for the weekend.
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Anastasia
climber
Not there
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Oct 16, 2008 - 01:58am PT
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Bump
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 16, 2008 - 08:16am PT
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We started off Wednesday with Friehofer's Cookies. Left to right Perch, Feinberg, Randy, Rich Gottlieb, Geno and Ivan
David Feinberg had a peak performance on Bonnie's Roof.
David above the crux.
David wild eyed after his hard fought victory:
David Rosenfeld below the roof on Falled on Account of Strain:
David midway out the roof:
David at the lip:
Annie O'Neil with Perch:
Laura with Feinberg and Perch:
Raffa had a nice party. Harvey Arnold, Jim Donnini, Bobby D, Rich Perch, Russ Clune....having a great time together.
Rosie, Elrod, David and Lynnie:
Geno, Perch, Bobby D:
Lynn, Holly Raffa and Clune:
Bodie Raffa and Owen Hill watching Batman:
Our super heroes in full custom. Who are these guys?
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AbeFrohman
Trad climber
new york, NY
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Oct 16, 2008 - 08:21am PT
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Romano wears a swami belt? Awesome.
Amazing that guys like that, superstars, can epic on 3 pines like the rest of us, and get gear stuck in a tree.
Fantastic pictures.
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 18, 2008 - 06:19am PT
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The Group spent a rainy morning on Thursday in the Near Trapps.
Rich Romano talking with Henry Barber and Rich Perch in the Trapps West Parking lot.
Henry signs Perch's 1980 Guide that will be raffled off on Saturday Night to benefit the Mohonk Preserve.
Mark Robinson belays Lynn warming up on Broken Sling, one of the Gunks classic "5.8s."
Bobby D and Romano on Crass, 5.10.
Bobby D takes on another classic route to do in the rain: Outer Space, 5.8
Ivan approaching the belay on Outer Space.
Bobby D and Jim Donini in the late afternoon after the weather broke. Two guys from Philadelphia that have unbounded passion for climbing and for people who climb.
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 18, 2008 - 06:47am PT
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80 friends gathered for the Dinner at the Mountain Brauhaus on Thursday evening.
Here are a few photos in which everyone is obviously enjoying themselves:
Hardy Truesdale, Andrew Kaplan, Sarah and Chris Archer, and Steve Amter.
Jim Donini, Steve Wunsch and Bobby D.
Marcia Wunsch, Laura Smith and Lynn Hill.
John Sherman and Steve Grossman. Steve and Mimi came from Seattle and captured several events on film.
This is a shot of Nelson Bennet; he is famous for his service in WWII in the 10th Mountain Division and for his unrivaled expertise in coaching, course setting and other contributions to the sport of skiing. He attended with Madie Kraus who is in the next photo.
Rich Perch and Madie Kraus. Madie was married to Hans Kraus and was an Olympic Silver Medalist in Skiing.
Mohonk Ranger Bob Elsinger, Iza and Ned "Coach" Crossley.
Jean and David Rosenfeld.
Patty Matison with Barbara Devine and her beautiful daughter.
Rosie Andrews and Chris Archer.
Susie Rogers, Terry Gotlieb, David Feinberg and Rosie Andrews
Susan and Mark Robinson:
Richard Goldstone, Steve Wunsch, Geno, Rich Perch and Laura Smith
Finally a shot of a few of the Vugarians who attended: Dick Williams, Burt Angrist, Jim McCarthy.
I am sure Bobby D and others who took pictures will post them up to record this great social event.
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 19, 2008 - 07:09am PT
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Saturday a group of us climbed at the McCarthy Wall. Ivan is leading Higher Stannard in this photo.
Matt Jasinski unroping from Coex.
Laura with Paul Trapiani.
David Rosenfeld, Barbara Devine and Rich Romano
Rich Ross and Paul Trapiani.
Ron Sacks and Bobby D.
Steve Arsenault and Rich Romano sharing a story.
Bobby D and Laura.
Finally, a group photo. Left to right: Bobby D, Rich Romano, Barbara Devine, Kelly and Matt Jasinski, Laura Smith, David Rosenfeld, Terry Gottlieb, David Feinberg, and Paul Trapiani.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Oct 19, 2008 - 12:20pm PT
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Awesome pix, Geno.
Jeeze, Rich Perch doesn't look a day older
than when I saw him last at Seneca Rocks in the
mid 70's. Timeless!
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Oct 19, 2008 - 12:43pm PT
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Yet more evidence that climbers age pretty well! That's a great set of photos, Geno.
Thanks for sharing with the rest of us.
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Ezra
Social climber
WA, NC, Idaho Falls
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Oct 19, 2008 - 12:51pm PT
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bump for the real deal!
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Oct 19, 2008 - 03:44pm PT
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Rosie Andrews starting up Snooky's Return, 5.8:
Dick Williams on Friends and Lovers, 5.9
Dick Williams higher on Friends and Lovers
Sue Rogers starting up Dismantle, 5.10a
Rosie Andrews inspecting the crux moves of Dismantle
Sue Rogers engaged in the crux of Dismantle
Dick Williams leading his climb, Wild Horses, 5.9
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 19, 2008 - 07:13pm PT
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Rich,
Great pictures! Wish I could have climbed with you guys. Maybe next time. Geno
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 19, 2008 - 07:16pm PT
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Here are a few pictures from Friday that I forgot to post.
Steve Ampter, Ron Sacks, Geno and Andy Kaplan setting up below Bonnie's Roof.
Rick Cronk was one of the main organizers of Reunion 2008.
Russ Raffa and David Rosenfeld
Jim Donini cruising Bonnie's Roof.
Andrew Kaplan on Ursula
Dr. Ron Sacks with David Feinberg.
Steve Wunsch bouldering near Groovy.
Skytop in Fall colors.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Oct 19, 2008 - 07:42pm PT
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wonderful group pick... who tied the noose?
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dickcilley
Social climber
A cova Dos Nenos
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Oct 20, 2008 - 09:57am PT
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Great to see some pics of some of my old buddys like Steve Ampter and Dave Rosenfeld.
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wack-N-dangle
Gym climber
the ground up
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Oct 20, 2008 - 10:06am PT
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t-raaad! Bump for the autumn brightness and clarity!
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pm
Trad climber
High Falls, NY
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Oct 20, 2008 - 01:02pm PT
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The Mohonk Preserve hosted a party at their headquarters on Sat. night for about 200 of us. Really fun and inspiring to hear Macarthy, Dinini, and D'Antonio describe the importance and beauty of the Gunks and its climbing heritage. Many people were there not yet shown in the pics. Anyone ready to show them? DuMais, Eastman, Brosnan, Liff, Pearl, Monz, Lanzetta!!, Mike Freeman, all missing from the gathering. Maybe next year?? Scheuer would have a blast.
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Steven Amter
climber
Washington, DC
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Oct 20, 2008 - 01:55pm PT
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Thanks to Geno and everyone else posting these great pictures from Reunion II.
It certainly was great seeing everyone again, and the climbing gods (the original Vulgarians?) smiled on us and delivered awesome weather and fall colors.
Sorry I didn't get to the Spring area on Sunday and missed saying good bye to so many - hope to see you sometime BEFORE the next reunion. Let me know if anyone is coming to DC and needs a bed...
Aside to Dick Cilley: its been a long time! how the hell are you?
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Oct 21, 2008 - 12:08am PT
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Some fall foliage bumpage:
Yet another Tower shot.
High Exposure, the Yellow Wall, the Seasons Wall, the Slime Wall, Roger's Escape Hatch, and the Emilio Wall, undergirded by the local seasonal fruit.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 21, 2008 - 12:36am PT
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What a great gathering with many wonderful people.
Here a shot of the fall colors..more climbing coming later.
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schwortz
Social climber
davis, ca
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Oct 21, 2008 - 02:33am PT
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great thread. makes me miss fall in the gunks. hope all of you original bad-asses had fun with your reunion...
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DaDroid
Trad climber
Guilford, CT
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Oct 21, 2008 - 10:36am PT
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It's was like most days at the Gunks pure magic.
Many thanks to Geno for the photos. Dick Cilley, I met you at Tuolumne about 25 years ago when I was climbing there with Steve AMTER. I bought one of your "This ain't no %&!!# weine roast" chalk bags. The red bag still hangs from my waist.
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dickcilley
Social climber
A cova Dos Nenos
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Oct 21, 2008 - 11:02am PT
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Steve ,Its been so longthat I can ´t remember what we climbed or anything.But I remember we had fun.I´ve been exiled in Spain for many years and I still just climb and climb and climb.I think you´re in the background of a Tuolumne photo of me that pops up on this site from time to time.
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david r
climber
Seattle now NY then
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Oct 21, 2008 - 11:22am PT
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yo: bwana dick!
if you are ever in the seattle area, give a call!
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Oct 21, 2008 - 11:24am PT
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Listening to some of you all at the Friday night event at R&S was really great. I can't remember, was it Rich Goldstone? - who talked about the Gunks always having been about the fun and camaraderie - was especially nice. That's what I have always felt, and sometimes I get heat on some of the climbing forums(like rc.com....) for focusing on that more than pushing grades. It's nice to know that I simply have been a product of my environment. And thank god for that! What fun would climbing BE without the FUN!!!???
Seeing so many of you guys out and about at the cliffs was cool too. Thanks to all the Reunionizers for making the weekend a wonderful one!
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 21, 2008 - 11:59am PT
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Jim Donini on Double Crack.
Geno cruising the crux of Try Again.
Richie on Golden Showers. Go Obama!
Morning light hitting maple leaves.
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dickcilley
Social climber
A cova Dos Nenos
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Oct 21, 2008 - 12:04pm PT
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David,I always think about you when I eat blackberries,because one day you said"this is what I like about climbing.Eating blackberries.Also the whole Bwana Dick thing was so funny.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 21, 2008 - 12:16pm PT
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Mark Robinson on Crass.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 21, 2008 - 12:55pm PT
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Richie and his Obama cast on Bird Cage....Amazing.
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Oct 21, 2008 - 04:36pm PT
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Bob, here's another of RR.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Oct 21, 2008 - 04:45pm PT
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Just back from the reunion, thank God the weather's good and Indian Creek and the Black Canyon are in the near future. I want to thank everyone, too numerous to mention, for such a great time. Whenever and wherever the Tribe meets it's pretty special, and a venue as fantastic as the Gunks just makes it better.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 21, 2008 - 11:56pm PT
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A boy and his dog. Richie and Mayo heading back to the car after a long day at the cliff.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 22, 2008 - 12:07pm PT
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Geno above the crux of Star Action.
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Oct 22, 2008 - 01:25pm PT
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Elaine Mathews at the same spot on Dismantle as the pictures of Rosie and Sue upthread.
Sue on the start of Dismantle.
Rosie Andrews and Dick Williams.
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DanaB
climber
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Oct 22, 2008 - 10:54pm PT
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I was in Red Rock for two weeks and had a great time, but God, I wish I had been there; I've climbed with so many of the people in those photos, Gene, Barb, Sue R., Ivan, Rich, Bob, Eliot, Annie, and so on. Cheers to all!
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 23, 2008 - 11:18am PT
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I just registered but can't figure out how to include photos and captions. Help (not the climb)! Got lots of good fall foliage and reunion pics. I also have good 70's and 80's photos when ever I can get my hands on a slide scanner. That stuff will be for the future.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Oct 23, 2008 - 11:29am PT
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Rich
Go to photobucket.com and sign up--it's free.
put some photos into your account, and then
copy the img code copy of the photo and place the
url of it in your TR.
Hope that works for you, it's pretty simple.
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Smike
Ice climber
Gunks, NY
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Oct 23, 2008 - 11:52am PT
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Great to see eveyone one speak at R&S Friday eve. Always some good stories, never have seen the house packed so full! Even Lynn Hill had to sit up in the office to see it (The nose bleed section ;)
Here is shot from that Friday morning:
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Oct 23, 2008 - 01:17pm PT
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I can't remember the last time I saw Richie Romano! it doesn't look like he's changed a bit. If any of you are in contact with him, tell I said Hi. I have a photo of him, taken in 1975 that I'll post when I get home.
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Rickster
Trad climber
Pine Bush,NY
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Oct 23, 2008 - 07:40pm PT
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The earliest travelers arrive for Gunks II. Ivan Rezucha, Laura and Gene Smith heading to the Near Trapps.
Laura and Gene. Laura was the constant energy behind this reunion as well as last year. What started out as a dinner for a few couples turned into a reunion for three generations of crag rats.
A reunion crowd at "Bonnie's Roof" area.
A grand time was had by all with many planning to keep this going. RC
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Rickster
Trad climber
Pine Bush,NY
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Oct 24, 2008 - 05:48pm PT
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Gene practicing his high rescue technique on Bob D. while rapping down from the McCarthy Wall. Another funny reunion moment that had everyone diving for their cameras. RC
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Oct 24, 2008 - 07:18pm PT
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Romano on Country Club Crack, 5.11, Boulder Canyon, Boulder, CO. Summer 1975.
I don't know if he's ever seen this shot actually.
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 24, 2008 - 07:46pm PT
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Mark, Incredible photo of Rich. Thanks for fishing it out of your archives!
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 24, 2008 - 07:49pm PT
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Rgold, I love that picture of Rosie and Dick Williams.
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 24, 2008 - 08:20pm PT
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As PM reported above, there was an incredible Reunion 2008 gathering at the Mohonk Preserve on Saturday Evening 18 October. Three generations of climbers were well represented.
Glen Hoagland, Director of the Mohonk Preserve; Hank Alicandra, Lead Ranger and all the Mohonk Preserve personnel were extremely hospitable and supportive of Reunion 2008. Here's a Rick Cronk photo of Glen Hoagland speaking to the crowd:
Bobby D'Antonio was outstanding as the Master of Ceremonies. He told the group about his first experience in the Gunks when he met a waiter at a local restaurant named Kevin Bein who took him out climbing. Bobby concluded by saying these words:
"This reunion is important. We are all here today together. Who knows what tomorrow will bring."
Here's Bobby D speaking:
Jim McCarthy said a few words about Fritz Weisner, Hans Kraus and the first generation of Gunks climbers. Rick Cronk took this photo:
Jim Donini, Current President of the American Alpine Club thanked the Mohonk Preserve for their leadership in being such good stewards of the Shawangunk range and treating climbers with respect and understanding. Jim also described the new American Alipine Club Campground and what a benefit it will be for all climbers. Rick Cronk took this photo of Jim:
Henry Barber gave a meaningful and eloquent keynote address that tied the whole Gunks Reunion together. Henry was very complimentary to those climbers who preceeded as well as followed him. Henry saluted the traditional climbing ethic that is followed so fervently in the Gunks, as well as the sense of community, as being unique. He felt that the Shawangunks, and the people who climb there, inspired him to excell in climbing areas around the world.
Henry Barber speaking:
These are just a few attendees.
Steve Wunsch, John Bragg and Rich Perch
Claude Suhl, one of the original Vulgarians, and Rich Ross.
Jordan Mills with the 4th and future generation.
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Rickster
Trad climber
Pine Bush,NY
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Oct 24, 2008 - 09:51pm PT
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Mark, we've never met, but, after the Preserve's reception, there were some slide presentations. A photo of you popped up, followed by a quick chorus of "HUD! Where's Hud?" You and many other's were sorely missed at what was otherwise a well attended reunion. Plan on 2010, the 75th Anniversary of Gunks climbing. RC
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Oct 24, 2008 - 10:30pm PT
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I'm honored!
I was never a bigtime Gunks climber but I did spend some time there and knew a few of the locals.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 24, 2008 - 11:11pm PT
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Mark...I'm pretty sure i bought my Strawberry Mountain harness and chalkbag from you or Max at the Gunks in 1978 or 79.
Cool shot of Richie...he still wearing the same swami.
Hope all is well.
Bob
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 25, 2008 - 12:18am PT
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Some low-resolution photos of the event which I am posting temporarily for Rick Ross, while he sorts out the mysteries of PhotoBucket.
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Rickster
Trad climber
Pine Bush,NY
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Oct 25, 2008 - 10:23am PT
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It had been so long since I climbed, the past two reunions reignited my interest. Being up on the rock and seeing old friends has been great. Maybe someday, I'll be able to afford climbing at Skytop once again. Here's a shot of the "Promised Land" from The Duck Pond two weeks ago. RC
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david r
Social climber
Seattle now NY then
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Oct 25, 2008 - 10:31am PT
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some photos from that same Boulder summer of 75 that Mark H was referring to upthread...
Romano on Athlete's Feat:
Hudon in roughly the same position:
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Oct 25, 2008 - 10:36am PT
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A rare sight from this past weekend, an empty carriage road.
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 25, 2008 - 08:16pm PT
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Rich Romano and Barbara Devine.
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 25, 2008 - 08:33pm PT
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Copes lookout Oct. 5
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 25, 2008 - 08:49pm PT
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Lynn Hill and Elrod
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 25, 2008 - 08:54pm PT
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Spring farm supersized gazebo.
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 25, 2008 - 09:04pm PT
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Brauhaus, nice wheels.
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 25, 2008 - 09:07pm PT
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Cliffs from the Brauhaus.
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 25, 2008 - 09:10pm PT
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Foliage from carriage road.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Oct 25, 2008 - 09:57pm PT
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I just spoke with Laura and Geno and I just have to say thanks again for supporting such a wonderful gathering! While others have contributed to the events, such as Rich Gottlieb and Rick Cronk, Team Smith was at the center making sure that all went well and that everyone felt welcome and included. Being a lover of the Gunks was enough to be part of the family, as Bob D put it so well, and without the drama and horse shizzle.
Kevin will always be the mayor but Geno and Laura are the Duke and Duchess of Shawangunk, the fairy tale land of roofs and buckets. It was a real pleasure to visit, walk the carriage road again and climb on the castle walls.
David Rosenfeld and a friend sneaking past the guards from Shawangunks Rock Climbing by Richard DuMais, 1985.
Thanks also to Harvey for sharing his wonderful photographs and running interference for me with his pole while I was filming!
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 25, 2008 - 10:00pm PT
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Bonticou Crag
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 25, 2008 - 10:17pm PT
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Bonticou Crag October 14
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LCS
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Oct 26, 2008 - 08:59am PT
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Steve,
Thank you for the nice words but it's easy to get a bunch of people together drawn by the force of love and friendship and a long history of adventure. Other then maintaining a couple of spreadsheets, I didn’t do much, or at least not more then Rick Cronk who infused the planning and execution of both the 2007 and 2008 Reunions with his enthusiam, creativity and intense love of his friends and the Gunks.
Also, I was in constant contact with Jim McCarthy, Russ Clune, Joe Bridges, Burt and Anka Angrist, Bob DiAntonio, Elaine Mathews, Patty Matteson and Hank Alicandri throughout the year. This group provided consensus and great support.
In addtion, Rich Gottlieb/Rock and Snow was very supportive and hosted the Vulgarian panel: an unforgetable evening of old stories, legendary climbing feats and enduring friendships.
Steve, we all look forward to you and Mimi returning to the Gunks soon and don’t be surprized if a bunch of us show up one day at your doorstep. A Seattle trip is definitely in the planning!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Oct 26, 2008 - 12:31pm PT
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I had the great fortune of learning to climb in Tucson in a very close knit and loving community. Looking back, I value that time immensely and deeply miss the comraderie and sense of belonging that a caring group of friends can create. The Gunks crowd, and I hardly had the opportunity to meet everyone, has that same warm and wondrous caring magic about it, not to be taken for granted but rather absorbed like the sunshine on a cool fall morning. I am still glowing as I write these words.
To any of you fabulous Gunkies, my home is open to you should you come out to Seattle. While the climbing pales a bit, there is lots of fun to be had in my fair city. Come August or September when most of the country is sweltering, it is glorious up here and we have plenty to explore.
A pub crawl in Drizzletown is a Grade VII undertaking with the Jolly Roger Taproom at the peak. So, whether it's tieing one in or tieing one on, come on out and stay a while. Mimi and I and our five cats welcome you at a moment's notice. Our old Victorian house has long been under construction but should be around the bend by next summer. Come on out and visit, we will show you a good time!
Cheers-Steve
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 26, 2008 - 03:06pm PT
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Laura at rock and snow.
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 26, 2008 - 10:21pm PT
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Rich Romano on the crux of Graveyard Shift. Thanks to Mighty Hiker, Rickster and Geno for helping me to post photos on Supertopo.
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 27, 2008 - 05:47am PT
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Rich Ross,
Thanks for getting into the swing of posting photos on ST. Your pics are all great. I love your photo of the sports car in front of the Brauhaus. The sound of cars and motorcycles on the hair pin curve is a part of the Gunks experience. Keep posting.
Do you have any more photos of the Vulgarian Panel on Friday? No one else has put up anything on that event.
Geno
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MattGold
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Oct 27, 2008 - 07:55am PT
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Sitting at my desk in the IZ, Baghdad. Myriam and Rich sent me the link to this thread just to make me miss the Gunks more! (as if that's even possible) So sorry, too, to have missed Jim McCarthy speaking about Fritz. Have fun all!!
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 27, 2008 - 09:49am PT
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Geno, My free (hand me down) pixel challenged camera goes haywire when I take flash pictures. I get mystery spots on most of the pictures? I wish I had some decent shots of the Vulgarian panel. I think it's time to upgrade to a better camera. The sports car was a Shelby Cobra reproduction.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 27, 2008 - 11:27am PT
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Laura Smith...why me?
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 27, 2008 - 11:33am PT
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Doug Madara at the visitor center on Saturday night.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Oct 27, 2008 - 12:31pm PT
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I just checked my footage and everything seems in order so the plan is to put out a DVD of the Rock and Snow event and talk at the Mohonk Visitor Center the following night. It will be available through Rock and Snow with the proceeds to help replace the stolen rescue equipment that some thoughtless fools pinched recently. I will let people know when the DVD is available directly so please have patience and don't pester Rich about it.
To the thieves: for taking advantage of the trust of the Shawangunks climbing community and the Mohonk Preserve, that gear is cursed in your hands, so return it. Otherwise, may your spirits whither and die in a thousand ways. Simply walk up there some night and put it back in the boxes. We all make mistakes. This one is unforgivable.
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the idle rich
climber
Estes Park, CO
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Oct 27, 2008 - 01:06pm PT
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Eric Keto on Directissima
Steve Wunsch asking, "exactly when did climbers decide to replace carabiners with paperclips?"
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 27, 2008 - 01:11pm PT
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Thanks Steve for all your hard work and recording a wonderful event.
A big hearted thanks from all of us Gunkies.
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the idle rich
climber
Estes Park, CO
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Oct 27, 2008 - 01:47pm PT
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Mark Robinson and Donnette Swain going green
Ivan on Never Never Land
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Bertrand
Trad climber
SF
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Oct 27, 2008 - 03:35pm PT
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This TOTALLY made my day! I spent the summer of 07 in NY and completely fell in love w/ the Gunks. Seeing the pics with so many big names in my beloved place was awesome. Thanks.
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 27, 2008 - 04:16pm PT
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Rich Romano color coordinated with his cast.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 27, 2008 - 04:22pm PT
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"Eric Keto on Directissima"
If it's called Directissima, why is he traversing? :-)
Rich R: Do you want me to remove the photos I posted for you a few days ago, so that you can re-post them with captions etc?
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 27, 2008 - 04:55pm PT
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Mighty Hiker, You can leave them up. Thanks..... Here's a shot of the trail below the carriage road.
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 27, 2008 - 05:08pm PT
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The only one who maybe did not have a great time at Gunks Reunion 08.... Laura and Geno's dog, off root.
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 27, 2008 - 06:29pm PT
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Dave Rosenfeld on Graveyard Shift.
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the idle rich
climber
Estes Park, CO
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Oct 27, 2008 - 07:26pm PT
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Hey Mighty Hiker...what's the problem? Seems like you couldn't get much more of a direct traverse than this.
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 27, 2008 - 08:54pm PT
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Oct.5 view of trapps from gazebo. Copes lookout area.
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 27, 2008 - 08:54pm PT
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Rich Ross,
Great posts. I like your "off root" observation. The view of the Trapps from Copes is my favorite all time landscape. It is never the same.
MH, Funny comment on Directissima.
Perch, What's Steve W climbing?
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Oct 27, 2008 - 08:59pm PT
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The line of Directissima, when viewed from the proper vantage point at Storm King Mountain, has but the slightest leftward jot, hardly more than a molecular misalignment, a lilliputian leap, a subatomic crab crawl.
If Emilio took a whiz at the top of this climb, you can be sure the line itself would be etched in stone by Comician uric acid, at least if there were a good strong gust midway.
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 27, 2008 - 09:17pm PT
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Near spring farm and Bonticou.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 27, 2008 - 10:59pm PT
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Terry & Laura.
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drzipxyz
Trad climber
Seattle
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Oct 28, 2008 - 02:26am PT
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Well, there is a shot of two of my favorite babes of all time. Thank you both for making me feel so welcome
David
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LCS
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Oct 28, 2008 - 06:35am PT
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No Bobby!!! That's me soaking up a spot of sunlight after hours of being a "human sticht plate"!! Burrrrrrrrrr! Remember??
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Rickster
Trad climber
Pine Bush,NY
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Oct 28, 2008 - 10:53am PT
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LCS, a human sticht plate? I'd like to see how that works, scary image. RC
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Alan Rubin
climber
Amherst,MA.
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Oct 28, 2008 - 03:51pm PT
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To Geno. Steve W. was on the first pitch of Fillapina. Just to repeat what others have said, it was a truely memorable weekend. It was great to see--and climb with--friends I haven't seen in 20, 30 years. I've never been one for typical school reunions, but my joy at this one just underlines that my real "school" was climbing, and particularly the Gunks. My one regret for the weekend is that because I only got "permission" to go (I'd just got back from a 2-week trip) at the last minute, I neglected to bring a camera----so keep the pictures coming!!!!!
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cliffmama
Trad climber
Noo Jerzee
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Oct 28, 2008 - 04:01pm PT
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Here's just some of my photos from the Vulgarian roundtable on Friday night, and from the Saturday night party. All of my pictures are in a Facebook album:
click here
Vulgarian Roundtable at Rock and Snow:
Reunion party:
me, Lynn Hill, Laura Smith, Dave Cohen:
My daughter Jasmine & her friend Alex, babysitting Owen and Bodey, with Lynn Hill
Jasmine, Owen and Lynn:
Was so great to be there with everyone, friends new and old.
Jannette
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LCS
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Oct 28, 2008 - 08:00pm PT
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Jannette! Thank you for posting the great photos. We didn't have any that captured the Vulgarian panel and the magic of that evening!
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LCS
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Oct 28, 2008 - 08:13pm PT
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And you "drzipxyz" (aka David Feinberg) win the heart and soul award this year! We love you!
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the idle rich
climber
Estes Park, CO
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Oct 28, 2008 - 11:26pm PT
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Steve Wunsch and John Bragg at the visitor center gathering. Geno...the photo of Steve was on the first pitch of Filipina.
Terrie and Patty at the reunion
Elaine Matthews leading V-3
Wunsch proudly wearing his bankruptcy hat...apparently Wall Street is handing them out with each chapter 11 filing.
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Curt
Boulder climber
Gilbert, AZ
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Oct 29, 2008 - 03:28am PT
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Dammit. I missed it again. Maybe next year...
Curt
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CAMNOTCLIMB
Trad climber
novato ca
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Oct 29, 2008 - 12:43pm PT
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great pics, I gotto go to the Gunks
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Rickster
Trad climber
Pine Bush,NY
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Oct 29, 2008 - 07:09pm PT
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Here are some additional reunion photos. RC
Thursday night's reunion activities included getting some laughs from the Presidential Debate.
And, one of many group photos.
Ex rock jocks, now windsurfing beach bums, Ned "Coach" Crossley, and Hardie Truesdale.
Rock & Snow, Inc. then and now. Dick Williams and Rich Gottlieb
Vulgarians Rich Goldstone, Jim McCarthy, and Burt Angrist
Vulgarians Jim McCarthy, Brian Carey, and Dick Williams.
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 29, 2008 - 08:21pm PT
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Al Rubin and Henry Barber on Saturday night.
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phillip mike revis
climber
snowbird, ut
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Oct 29, 2008 - 09:41pm PT
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to bad i missed out on all the fun my gig at the mountain house requried me to work most of the time you guys were having fun i am here all summer and the reunion coincides with our busiest weekend/week all season oh well i got to climb the gunks all summer and fall it could be the best cragging area in the states
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daveCohen
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Oct 30, 2008 - 10:58am PT
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Hi Dave Feinberg...don't think I've seen you since 1977 or 78. Do you still drive really fast? Sorry I missed you at the reunion, and for confusing Dave Rosenfeld's driving with yours.
Dave Rosenfeld - now I think I remember that we hung out for a bit in Boulder in the summer of 1977, 78 or 81.
Hope to see you next year. What have you been up to? Heard from Laura S. that you live in Seattle now, send me an email at alhenex@yahoo.com.
Dave Cohen
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Phil_B
Social climber
Hercules, CA
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Oct 30, 2008 - 04:37pm PT
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climbing post bump
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 31, 2008 - 11:33am PT
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There was a massive rockfall in the Trapps two nights ago Oct. 29th at the HAWK area. The fall cut a swath down past the carriage road! Here are a few pictures taken Oct.31. There is a large white area seen (hardly) in the first photo where it hit the cliff face. Did anyone at the reunion do Hawk?
This is looking down off the carriage road.
Ranger Hank Alicandri on the way to repair carriage road Oct. 31st after clearing it the day before.
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 31, 2008 - 08:22pm PT
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The incredible thing is that this was rock fall on a new route Ivan did named Chimango. He had just sent Dick Williams a note about there being loose rock on it and Dick sent him a note back: "Chimango No More" and the picture below.
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Oct 31, 2008 - 08:32pm PT
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If you look back in this thread, you'll see a picture that I posted of the carriage road from nearly the same spot where the rock landed.
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Oct 31, 2008 - 08:56pm PT
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Here is the shot divad is referring to.
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 31, 2008 - 10:43pm PT
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October 30th view of Catskills from Spring farm. Fresh snow there and still nice colors here.
Lost City and view of Skytop.
Trapps bridge view Nov 1.
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drzipxyz
Trad climber
Seattle
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Hey Dave Cohen,
Yes, I still drive too fast but not as fast as then. Thanks for sending me a a PM, let's climb together next year. I still remember your leading the 2nd pitch of the Spring and your doing one arm pull-ups
David
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dickcilley
Social climber
A cova Dos Nenos
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Was Dave Lanman there? How about Donald Perry?How much did that cost a plate?Could I get in if I bought a cup a coffee?Not all of us are Wallstreet Tycoons.
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Enough gorgeous Fall beauty already---time for something ugly. Me belaying Rich Perch on the Saturday of the reunion. Not that you can tell, but the climb is Cherokee, 5.9, in the Near Trapps. Photo by Sue Rogers.
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Rickster
Trad climber
Pine Bush,NY
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Dick, The reunion "Dinner" was a deal. Gunks burger (of course) $18 tip included. Cash bar. Even with the current economic scene, even the working folks could afford some quality time with old friends.
Ivan Rezucha and Joe Bridges at the Brauhaus.
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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...and Harvey Arnold in the background.
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Mimi
climber
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Nov 16, 2008 - 09:02pm PT
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It was so great getting to know you original Gunkies. Such great people, so much respect.
Here are a few of my first experiences at one of THE finest areas on the planet.
The Carriage Road along the Uberfall. Approaches don't get any easier.
My first routes; Laurel and Rhododendron. Great easy warmups.
And Laurel and Hardy (Verm gripped on point and Steve G).
Arrow, another classic.
Verm on Doubleissima. Can't wait to do Directissima with the High E exit!
Steve on Birdland.
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Mimi
climber
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Nov 16, 2008 - 09:20pm PT
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Fun beyond comprehension! The classic Yellow Ridge at Near Trapps.
And Roseland, what a pumper! Was so psyched to do this with no falls. The 5.9s are so solid here. Real 5.9, with a season's worth of shoe grease on every tiny foothold on the roof traverse. Al Rubin, TRing the 5.0 to the right, soon caught up and under his watchful eye, I was able to focus on the strenuous traversing finish to the anchor. Yeehaw!
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Nov 17, 2008 - 05:27pm PT
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Hi Mimi,
Although Al is getting old, he can climb a lot harder than 5.0.
He's on a 5.10. I know it was only a typo. :)
It was nice to meet you and Steve.
Dave
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Nov 17, 2008 - 05:59pm PT
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Another climber on Birdland.
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2008 - 08:22pm PT
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Mimi, Thanks so much for coming to the Reunion this year. You and Steve both appreciate the Gunks as a place, the climbing history and the great multi-generational community. Thank you. It was great just now to see your pictures of the Uberfall and Verm and Steve on some of the finest Gunks classics. I wish we climbed a couple days with you guys. For me hanging out in the woods with friends is the best time of all. Please keep up the great work you and Steve do. I look forward to seeing you even before 2010. Laura is keen to go to Seattle. Geno
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Mimi
climber
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Nov 17, 2008 - 09:30pm PT
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You're so very welcome, Geno. We are looking forward to returning to the Gunks as soon as possible.
Holy crap! 5.0! LOL! Yes, that is certainly a typo. Al can still cruise solid 5.10, make no mistake. Call me a Shitface for that one. LOL! It's 10c.
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Alan Rubin
climber
Amherst,MA.
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Nov 18, 2008 - 10:04am PT
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Hey, I've undoubtedly TRed 5.0s in the past and surely will do so in the future as decrepitude progresses, but "old" Dave, isn't there something about kettles and pots and what they shouldn't call each other !!!!!
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Nov 18, 2008 - 04:59pm PT
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Haha, I said getting old. We're not there yet.
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dickcilley
Social climber
A cova Dos Nenos
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Nov 20, 2008 - 08:42am PT
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I thought the Gunks finished off Sherman years ago.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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I have been thinking a lot about this gathering lately and really hope that another one is in the works for next year. Mimi, the Verm and I had so much fun that we would like to be the first to sign up for 2010! DR has never been there and is also psyched to check it out.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Oct 21, 2010 - 12:00am PT
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Some shots of the Brauhaus gathering Oct 7, 2010. What a fun time!
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TomCochrane
Trad climber
I've lost track...
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Oct 21, 2010 - 02:21am PT
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brings back many great memories of weekends climbing there and skiing Hunter and Windham and ice climbing in the nearby gorges
does anyone have old pictures of Gary Hemming, John Hudson, Bill Putnam, or Art Gran?
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 21, 2010 - 02:32am PT
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Next time hopefully jstan can make it - even if he has to be sent by parcel post, to reduce the environmental impact of the trip. He probably wouldn't fall for stories about the Gunks needing a FaceLift, though.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Oct 21, 2010 - 11:04am PT
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Twil have to be a regularly scheduled translocation or an extree large Flat Rate Box! Bus ride from hell...instead of hell...aw hell he just needs to show up!
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jstan
climber
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Oct 31, 2010 - 01:00am PT
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One of CSX's current advertisements claims they use one gallon of fuel to move one ton a distance of 500 miles. If true, by hopping freights I could travel coast to coast round trip on 0.9 gallons.
This is getting there.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Oct 31, 2010 - 01:06am PT
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One mailbag coming up! Just kidding...The holograms are still a ways off!
You would have a great time John, guaranteed!
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richross
Trad climber
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Oct 31, 2010 - 01:09am PT
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The place was magic today.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Oct 31, 2010 - 08:45pm PT
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Fall Fun Bump!
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Mar 15, 2011 - 10:49pm PT
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Ahhh Haah!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 16, 2011 - 12:53pm PT
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You've discovered something then?
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Johnny K.
climber
Southern,California
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Mar 17, 2011 - 04:22pm PT
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..... =)
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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definitely time to rebump this thread!
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TomMc
Trad climber
Massachusetts
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Apr 27, 2015 - 01:17pm PT
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Any talk of another Gunks reunion? I was there regularly 1967-1980 and would love to see some old friends and belay partners from those wonderful days.
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Kligfield
Mountain climber
Boulder, CO
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May 20, 2015 - 11:18am PT
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Thinking of proposing a major reunion in Spring 2016. This will coincide with the 50th anniversary of my first Gunks climb. Hoping to bring in many of the remaining climbers from the 60s and 70s to join--with all others welcome. It will entail flying people in from different parts of the country. People interested in participating in the ORGANIZATION of this are welcome to contact me through my email. Roy Kligfield.
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Oldfattradguy2
Trad climber
Here and there
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May 20, 2015 - 11:34am PT
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How 'bout having one in the west? this way all of us expats don't have to go back to the dreaded east. The one major downfall would be the quality of the pizza.
Todd, a certified punk-ass climbing kid in the '70's and 7-year veteran of SUNY New Paltz in the '80's.
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Todd Eastman
climber
Bellingham, WA
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May 20, 2015 - 12:19pm PT
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How 'bout having one in the west? this way all of us expats don't have to go back to the dreaded east.
Yer nutz! Gunks in the fall, don't count as the "dreaded east"...
... I grew up in Baltimore, that could count!
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Oldfattradguy2
Trad climber
Here and there
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May 20, 2015 - 12:29pm PT
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^^^^^ It does if there is a Hurricane like my last attempt at a fall trip in 1985 or so.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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May 20, 2015 - 12:30pm PT
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Hey Folks,
I had planned to do a historical NACHA Festival in the Gunks this year but it is going to have to be 2016. Too much else going on right now for me to devote the necessary time.
Please coordinate any planned gathering with me before tossing out dates if you would be so kind.
October is the best time for everyone generally and you really can't have a Gunks reunion elsewhere IMO.
Cheers,
Steve Grossman
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Kligfield
Mountain climber
Boulder, CO
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Hey Steve,
Dick DuMais, Peter Geiser and I are up for helping to get a Fall reunion in the Gunks organized. Any others? Kligfield
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