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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 27, 2013 - 01:54pm PT
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I have been working on this event for several months and was hoping to get one last session with the Great One to discuss his best body of work on America's premier alpine rock wall. I was literally going to send off the artwork for an event poster when I heard the news from Huntley that Layton had passed away.
Diamond Reflections 1959 – 67 Remembering Layton Kor
This coming June 21 and 22 climbers, adventure lovers and Rocky Mountain history buffs will be gathering in Boulder at Neptune Mountaineering to examine the first decade of climbing on the Diamond of Longs Peak and in remembrance of Layton Kor.
Diamond Reflections 1959- 1967 Remembering Layton Kor will involve first person historical discussion of pioneering and some early repeat ascents of the climbs listed below.
Friday June 21 7 - 10pm
The Diagonal V 5.9 A3 1959 Layton Kor and Ray Northcutt
Ace of Diamonds (D1) VI- 5.7 A4 1960 Dave Rearick and Bob Kamps
Yellow Wall V 5.8 A4 1962 Layton Kor and Charles Roskosz
Jack of Diamonds V+ 5.9 A4 1963 Layton Kor and Royal Robbins
Diagonal Direct V+ 5.8 A4 1963 Layton Kor and Floyd Bossier
Grand Traverse VI- 5.8 A4 1964 Pat Ament and Bob Boucher
Saturday June 22 7 - 10pm
Curving Vine V 5.6 A3 1966 Michael Covington and Pete Robinson
D7 V 5.6 A2 1966 Wayne Goss, Larry Dalke and George Hurley
Enos Mills Wall VI- 5.7 A3 1967 Layton Kor and Wayne Goss
Black Dagger V 5.7 A3 1967 Wayne Goss and Roger Dalke
D Minor 7 V 5.7 A3 1967 Robert Bradley and Rick Petrillo
Saturday evening will conclude with a discussion of two of Layton's prized desert spires and some comments in memorial. These two classic Utah desert adventures are:
The Titan IV 5.8 A3 1962 Layton Kor, George Hurley and Huntley Ingalls
Standing Rock IV 5.7 A3 1962 Layton Kor, Huntley Ingalls and Steve Komito
List of Speakers
Ray Northcutt
Dave Rearick
Bonnie Kamps
Charles Roskosz
Huntley Ingalls
Pat Ament
Michael Covington
Wayne Goss
Larry Dalke
George Hurley
Roger Dalke
Robert Bradley
Steve Komito
Admission for this two-night event is $40 with all profits from the event going directly to Layton's family. Neptune Mountaineering is located at: 633 South Broadway St. Boulder, CO 80305 (303) 499-8866.
My phone number in Seattle is: (206) 726-1043 if you would like to sponsor or otherwise support this memorial gathering.
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Apr 27, 2013 - 02:39pm PT
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steve shea
climber
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Apr 27, 2013 - 05:52pm PT
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Steve this is worthy of a video for posterity and additional fund raising. My first ever wall was the Diamond with Chris Landry in the late 60's. I cannot be there but would love a video. Kudos for putting this together. SS
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Apr 27, 2013 - 06:13pm PT
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Even Larry Dalke will speak. He hasn't been seen for decades!
So sorry I can't be there.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 27, 2013 - 07:13pm PT
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Steve-
Since this will be a Fundraiser for Karen, please plan to "pass the hat" for additional donations to help out. The idea of a professional quality video to be sold for additional funds is a good one. The quality of the speakers presenting makes the $30 donation seem too low, and $30 per session would be more realistic at this point.
Jes' sayin'.
Rodger
P.S. I'll be there.
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Where the Hoback and the mighty Snake River meet
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Apr 27, 2013 - 07:24pm PT
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Dates saved. Sounds like a great excuse to get down to Boulder. Will skip COR the weekend before in order to make this.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Apr 27, 2013 - 11:13pm PT
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I'll be there, Steve. If there's anything I can do to help out,
let me know.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Apr 27, 2013 - 11:32pm PT
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Just talked to Karen. She is holding up well.
Quite the lineup, I should drop George a line.
My bet is with this crowd everyone walks out wearing their own shoes,..
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 28, 2013 - 10:18am PT
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Here's another BUMP!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 29, 2013 - 11:07am PT
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Monday morning quarterbump...
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 2, 2013 - 12:33pm PT
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I have taken Rodger's advice and set the ticket price for two nights entertainment at $40.
I am still working out the details but I will announce the start of ticket sales early next week if all goes as planned.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 6, 2013 - 05:28pm PT
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Kor Bump...
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 9, 2013 - 05:45pm PT
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Tickets are now on sale at Neptune Mountaineering for $40 for this two-evening benefit event. Limit of 4 per customer. We have only 150 seats available initially.
This is a unique opportunity to meet some of the truly great Colorado climbers and hear about their adventures on the Diamond, most with Layton Kor whose longing for Longs was unrivaled.
All profits from the event will go directly to Layton's family.
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Too bad Derek's not around to tell the tale of his solo exploits up on the Diamond.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 9, 2013 - 10:48pm PT
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No doubt!
Perfect place for him on a sunny day...
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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May 11, 2013 - 01:47pm PT
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Reflections!
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