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poop_tube
Big Wall climber
33° 45' N 117° 52' W
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 2, 2008 - 06:44pm PT
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Micah took a bad spill. One of the greatest people I have ever met and amazing climber. FA in Peru... He broke his neck in 3 places. He told me he is being positive.
I don't know what else to say
Kia
EDIT:
updates at http://www.micah-retz.com/
please spread the word
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rincon
Trad climber
SoCal
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Good luck to Micha! Makes my neck hurt just thinking about it. I know I've come close to doing the same thing to myself. All those headplants into hard snow...and pitoning headfirst into the sand at the Wedge or Zuma beach.
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Anastasia
climber
Not here
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Micah!
I love that guy... No! This news is horrible!
I too wish him a quick and complete recovery. If he needs visitors, (I make it a habit to visit hospitals with chocolate) drop me an email.
Beyond that, let him know "we" in the climbing community are there for him.
Dang it! I am not happy...
AF
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poop_tube
Big Wall climber
33° 45' N 117° 52' W
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 2, 2008 - 08:08pm PT
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We need to think positive thoughts for him. I'm going to visit him tomorrow.
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
Arid-zona
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I'm glad he is doing as well as he is!!! Much love!!
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Keep that positive attitude, Micah, and you'll have an amazing recovery no matter what. Best wishes for you during this time.
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Fluoride
Trad climber
Hollywood, CA
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Crap! I love that guy! Glad he's going to be okay.
He and I started out climbing right around the same time. He went from newbie to rockstar at a speed I've never seen. He's one of those climbers with so damn much natural talent that he makes everything look so easy. And such an all-around nice guy on top of that.
Cheers to a speedy recovery and getting back on the rock again soon.
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Anastasia
climber
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John Bachar first went to two separate hospitals: Both didn't do anything productive to help him with his broken neck. In fact the one in Utah actually endangered him when they released him with nothing but a collar to protect/secure his various neck fractures. Now that I think about it... We were on a plane, drove in LA traffic and just one slip, one fall, one mild accident and he would never have walked again...
The hospital that finally did put him back together and in a sense provided a miracle recovery was Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
I highly recommend Micah to go there...
Sending my best regards,
Anastasia Frangos
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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I don't know Micah, but that matters not a bit. I hope he is doing well and recovers quickly. Best to him -
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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That's a complete bummer. Folks that know him might want to let him know about Anastasia's advice given they when through that wringer already...
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Hey Micah
Hang in there. You'll be okay.
Poopy--keep us informed about him, please!
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Mike Ierien
Trad climber
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Terrible news. Thoughts and prayers are with him. Just met "James" of North Overhang solo fall fame and he is doing excellent and cranking hard again. Great attitude gets you everywhere. So, complete recovery is possible. Stay strong Micah.
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Dirka
Trad climber
SF
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My prayers go out to him.
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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i don't know you micah, but i'm sending you the love anyway - heal up fast, get back out there soon !!
-tom
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snowey
Trad climber
San Diego
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Hey man. Get better soon. All the folks over at pullharder are pulling for ya.
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poop_tube
Big Wall climber
33° 45' N 117° 52' W
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 3, 2008 - 06:11pm PT
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I'm at the hospital now. His spirits are high
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Anastasia
climber
Not here
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Fantastic! Nice to hear! Let us know how he progresses. By the way, how mobil is he in bed? How have they secured his neck?
AF
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poop_tube
Big Wall climber
33° 45' N 117° 52' W
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 3, 2008 - 07:12pm PT
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he can't move anything. He can talk that's pretty much it
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