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N0_ONE
Social climber
Utah
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Jul 13, 2008 - 02:05am PT
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I haven't read the article yet, but as soon as I can steal Rons copy I will. I would like to echo chairman meows (James Tucker)feeling though. Amen James! It was truly inspiring to watch you, Jeff, battle your way up that wall. Watching the video shows just how hard you had to fight for every foot of vertical gain. Thanks for the opportunity to experience such a thing.
Steve
Here's the video of Jeffs Last wipper!
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jul 13, 2008 - 10:46am PT
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Thanks for that Steve.
To the rest of you, speaking of falls, Steve and I went out shooting yesterday but we had barely set up before Steve's phone rang.
The ambulance was in front of his home. His newborn had taken a header out of his thingamajig.
After a thorough exam (including catscan!) it appears that the damage was not all that serious.
Mazel tov. Long life.
(now how do I load this friggen thing?)
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LccMonkey
Trad climber
utah
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Jul 13, 2008 - 12:23pm PT
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Hey Jello whats greg up to these days?
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Jul 13, 2008 - 09:15pm PT
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Ekat...that was a great movie...filmed in Santa Fe my freshman year . The scenes of the Plaza are great. I think the kid is being dish out the window of the old Plaza Diner.
Santa Fe was wonderful back then.
Radical..get the movie and enjoy it. Billy Jack is a wolf in Hippie clothing. Quite a bad ass.
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philo
Trad climber
boulder, co.
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Jul 13, 2008 - 09:39pm PT
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Jody what exactly does your thread post have to do with Jello's post or concerns?
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Or is it that you can not handle that it is not about you?
Why don't you link it to your self appreciation thread?
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rhyang
Ice climber
SJC
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Jul 13, 2008 - 10:03pm PT
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Jeff, you and I have never met, but your encouraging words on this thread were read to me last August when I was in the ICU. To have a world-class climber wishing me well when I (a nobody) was weak, half-paralyzed, helpless and facing a long recovery meant a lot.
I cannot recall the last time I read or subscribed to Outside magazine, but if I did have a subscription I would cancel it.
btw I have a well-thumbed copy of [url="http://www.amazon.com/Ice-World-Techniques-Experiences-Climbing/dp/0898864461"]Ice World[/url] on my shelf.
One of your biggest fans,
-Rob
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dougs510
Social climber
down south
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Jul 14, 2008 - 01:06am PT
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So,
I've drifted in and out of this thread, and I seem to remember the original subject was Outdoor Mag, and some "Reportedly" slanderous material written by J's "Friend". We'll here is my .02...... I don't read that stuff (Outside), and Jeff has been a true inspiration to me.
No worries mate.
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toomey
climber
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Jul 14, 2008 - 02:56am PT
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BA:"that was a great movie...filmed in Santa Fe my freshman year"
thought the movie was shot in Prescott, no? Pretty sure the scene where BJ wallops fat, bigshot townie in the face with his foot from like a a few inches away was filmed in town square right across from Whisky Row.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jul 14, 2008 - 01:33pm PT
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Here you go gang;
letters@outsidemag.com
I actually called up this morning and spoke to an assistant editor who promised to make certain my letter was considered.
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scuffy b
climber
watching the flytrap
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Jul 14, 2008 - 08:12pm PT
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I read the article. I assume some inaccuracies, some quotes far
removed from their context.
I think if I were in Jeff's shoes, I would much prefer that the
piece had been written by a professional stranger, so I could be
pissed off about the author's words but chalk it up to heartless
journalism.
But as it is...
with friends like these...
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jul 15, 2008 - 12:01am PT
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Jeff. Hello; I was down in Palm Desert today, and I went to Borders and got the Outside Magazine. I know Pete too and have climbed with him here and there. Dark drama sells. Pete (As well as us all) have our own dragons to slay. Good thing you are a mellow fellow. I believe your true friends and family will easily sort through this article, and already have. As for climbers like myself who are familiar with your climbing side, but not the "people magazine" side of you;.....I remember looking up at the head of Moses in Canyonlands and thought to myself;......I think Jeff Lowe and Kathryn Destiville did a new route up that face;.......OUTRAGEOUS! (That is the sort of stuff that stays with me......) I try to live my life one day at a time;...and one moment at a time;....it's really sort of all we have;...(Our children teach us this quite well!)..looking back over time at our lives, especially our struggles,....yeah;...it's creepy......you are one of the reasons I like supertopo so much;......I find your outlook on life and your take on things facinating, useful, and refreshing. I know you will be able to sort through the B. S. from this article, and I'm sure conversations, perceptions, reassurances, and support for the real Jeff that comes from this article will find some mystical way to help bring you closer to your loved ones;......I hope so.........It will be challenging;........your resume speaks well of your willingness to accept challenges. Pete had a tough assignment to write such an article;....got to give him credit for grabbing that tiger by the tail.......(Pete is another one to accept big challenges with vim and vigor....). Bravo to your credo to be forgiving, positive, and grounded in what you consider reality.......Our struggles in life continue......we can count on that;.......I believe you will continue to slay the dragons with the sword of mellowness, kindness, forgiveness, patience,and understanding. Thank you for your inspiration and positive influence you have had for me in my life.
Here's a picture of me on Thumbelina (5.11) on Bridger Jack formation in Indian Creek. I did this climb with Pete;...he took this photo. We had a great time;...Pete led the whole climb, and got the crux with no falls or hangs.....he's a talented climber and writer, and a good guy and friend.
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Largo
Sport climber
Venice, Ca
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Jul 15, 2008 - 10:37am PT
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Outside magazine is to authentic adventuring what a wave tank is to big wave surfing.
The only person who takes seriously the spray in such a rag has never had intimacy struggles or failed relationships, has never told a lie, has never had issues with money, fame or fate, never bailed off a route and hence, was never born.
JL
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jul 15, 2008 - 06:37pm PT
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Finally got around to reading it. I suscribe, but, either it hasn't arrived or my subscription is expired. I usually get something worthwhile out of the magazine. Been a bunch of talented writers over the years. I like the purty pictures. I used to get an email a week from friends in Bozeman bitchin' how it was in their latest top ten list. Got a chuckle out of that.
The article? Hmmm. I didn't much care for it. Had a wierd, kinda negative tone without making much of a point. Strange slant. Left a badly odd taste.
I think Pete is a talented writer. But, the article could have been much better done, methinks. Especially by someone "on the inside". Maybe that's why it didn't work?
Jeff, I've had only brief contact with you over the years, and, its always been such a pleasure. Thanks.
Cheers,
-Brian in SLC
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FeelioBabar
climber
Sneaking up behind you...
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Jul 15, 2008 - 07:17pm PT
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"The only person who takes seriously the spray in such a rag has never had intimacy struggles or failed relationships, has never told a lie, has never had issues with money, fame or fate, never bailed off a route and hence, was never born. -JL"
fuggin gold right there folks, IMHO
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rich sims
Trad climber
co
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Jul 15, 2008 - 08:02pm PT
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Well Jeff
I guess a one sided feud gets about as far as a one legged man in an ass kicking contest, unless you get it in print.
You would not know me if I walked up and said hi. I also have known you to go out of your way to help someone with no accommodations neither expected nor asked for.
By taking the high road you once again lead by example.
Be well
Rich Sims
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prunes
climber
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Jul 15, 2008 - 08:27pm PT
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I did not find much depth or substance in the article.Somewhat suprised that Pete did not try to unvail what Jeff thought of the loose blocks on the 3rd pitch of the NW corner of the Bastile.
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Conrad
climber
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Jul 16, 2008 - 11:38am PT
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Hi Jeff ~
You are an inspiration to a generation of climbers – from both your technical ascents and cool design ideas. Much of what is being done today is a result of your vision. For this we are very grateful.
Perhaps you will be invited to write about your life in Alpinist. You could fill many pages with your experiences.
This is the Tuallarju climb, the sweeping arête, that you and Alex “no relation” Lowe climbed in the 80s.
It was one of Alex’s favorite climbs. He cherished the memory of the climb.
Alex and Jenni riding donkeys in BC – nice Latok sweater, eh!
Meru, Garwhal Himal The central pillar is still unclimbed!
You’re very strong.
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Conrad
climber
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Jul 16, 2008 - 11:42am PT
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yo
climber
I drink your milkshake!
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Jul 16, 2008 - 07:45pm PT
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So everybody's checked in but BWP.
Does his Boulder mansion not receive internets?
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