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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 1, 2010 - 06:05pm PT
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Make the "Recovering"
Legendary American climber, Richard Harrison, one of the original Stonemasters, who did everything from the first free ascent of the Diamond (w/ John Bachar), to spearheading the modern development at Red Rocks, was just released from the hospital after an epic month battling bleeding ulcers, the blood loss being so severe that he spent two weeks in a coma. Doing better now (back in the gym as of today), but good wishes are always good. We don't want to lose this guy.
JL
Below: Richard following the second ascent of Jubilant Song, Red Rocks, 1971, age 18.
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Wow!
Sorry to hear this. I wish him a speedy recovery.
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Chief
climber
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Best wishes to Richard for his recovery and good health.
PB
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Tony Puppo
climber
Bishop
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Those Stonemasters are tough lot. Sounds like quite the ordeal but hopefully looking at a good recovery.
Best wishes.
Tony
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Double D
climber
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My prayers go out to Richard for a complet recovery. One of the true unsung hero's of climbing for sure.
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Mimi
climber
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Thanks for the worrisome but good news, Largo. Tell him ST Land sends good vibes and prayers.
Get well soon, Richard!
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Had no idea.
I spoke to him earlier this year.
Get well Richard, send me an email.
The buddy you thought of will be up your way this month.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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hang in there Richard, best wishes for a full recovery...
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F10
Trad climber
e350 / Bishop
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Thanks for the update JL
Best wishes for a healthy recovery
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, largo... oh my... how very sad...
but on the other hand, it is so good that he got help in time...
some folks dont'... :(
i will sure be praying in his corner... oh my...
best wishes to fully be well...
and once again, i learn more about who all you climbers are...
god bless...
"get well so on richard"
:)
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Jobee
Social climber
The Portal
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All the best to you Richard, here's to great health, and a speedy recovery.
We met a very long time ago; over 20 years ago.
Jimmy Dunn, Mark Chapman, and my self had a nice day climbing together.
Fond memories!
Sending you good vibes from Yosemite.
Jo Whitford
P.S. That shot ... pure bliss!
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Brunosafari
Boulder climber
OR
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Sounds like you took a real beating, and are now beating back! Grrrrreat photo! Heal well-- (Bruce Adams)
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Yikes, close call - glad he's doing better.
I thought from the title this might be about techniques to handle a heinous "rockover" move!
P.S. I think you meant he did the FFA of D1 on the Diamond.
The Diamond was freed earlier by Goss and Logan via a different route.
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Hope he heals. wow!~ Richard Harrison.
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Doug Robinson
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Best wishes Richard.
Funny, as I clicked this thread the Stonemaster book lay open beside me to that fuzzy shot of you and Largo at an anchor on Valhalla. Killer pants!
Glad you're back in the gym!
All the best,
Doug Robinson
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WBraun
climber
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Me Yabo Bullwinkle Richard and Cosmos would sit in the cafe back then and smoke cigarettes ....
Best wishes Richard.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Yep, Richard sent his representation to the Bridwellfest. His beautiful(and vvvery chiseled)wife, daughter and her friend(who we had to keep Locker at bay)were there and it was all my pleasure to have met them. He as there in spirit and I know Jim enjoyed their visit and words from Richard. Best and speedy recovery to you.
Peace
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Daphne
Trad climber
Mill Valley, CA
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Wishing Richard many get well wishes for a fast and thorough recovery.
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redrocker
climber
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Thanks for the news about Richard JL. Hadn't seen him around in a couple months and had no idea about his illness. Glad to hear he's doin' better and sending good thoughts for a full recovery.
While I realize his roots are with you So-Cal boys and the original Stonemasters I gotta say that here in Sin City we're proud to have him as one of our "local" legends. It's not easy to touch rock on a cliff face at Red Rock that he hasn't got multiple FA's on. He's been at it for four decades, or so, here and he ain't done yet.
Also, JL and others, could you post up more pictures of Richard if you have them please.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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5.11R
Kick it Richard. Sending good thoughts your way.
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