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Chaz
Trad climber
So. Cal.
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Dec 10, 2006 - 12:29am PT
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Take your time.
I'd rather you wring it out good than fast.
Don't forget to let us know when you finish and where we can get a copy.
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Licky
Mountain climber
California
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 10, 2006 - 12:42am PT
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You bet!
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Licky
Mountain climber
California
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 13, 2006 - 03:15am PT
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In early February of 1977 a guy showed up possibly in Camp 4 one night that told a bunch of guys sitting around a camp fire, what he described as "hard core climbers", about the plane, its location, and its cargo. If there is anyone that can recall his presence, please drop me a line.
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Licky
Mountain climber
California
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 18, 2007 - 04:27am PT
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Just talked to the #2 guy in the "organization". Yep, he is still around. The #1 guy was found in his car in not a too friendly condition. The #2 guy has stories about the plane, the loads, the trips and the money that are amazing. To think that those of you....and you know of whom I speak....participated in an adventure of the magnitude that was will probably boggle the mind.
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hobo_dan
Trad climber
Minnesota
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Jan 18, 2007 - 10:09am PT
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this is the best post ever! I am loving these stories.
I'm only about 60 into them and I am dying to read the rest.
Total entertainment-
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Ouch!
climber
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Jan 18, 2007 - 05:18pm PT
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frisbee
climber
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Jan 18, 2007 - 05:43pm PT
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I'm not sure if I should laugh or not, out of respect for the dead....but damn is that a funny PS effort!!
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Ricardo Carlos
Trad climber
Off center, CO.
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Jan 18, 2007 - 11:01pm PT
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Wasn't coke smaller amount, vial? Found with B Book?
Not all stash was fuel soaked?
Not all stashed stash was just stashed close and only under snow?
How many were arrested hiking out? Think maybe illegal search of back pack was the out?
When I first found this tread I thought I was east No. Conway, Gunk’s and few other places till infected toe would not allow EBs. But that was 78 Peers , Loeks remember ?
Just remember asking ranger from dif. Park what said stuff was. Her reply was don't you know? Plane, lake ect. I arrived in the valley same day the feds did. As if I had not learned my lessons in Baja 1970 and St.Tom 73. For me it would have been just another repeat in 77, probably worse. For me climbing got me away from what not.
So my worry would be the IRS
I know a guy who lost 4 mil in one fell swoop. They took every think but his licenses to practice and the house his wife claimed. Smart gal didn’t claim Cliff house or Smith River house but sh#t shack condo in IB to watch floaters at Tijuana slews
IRS knows no limit on Tax evasion or do they. Could really FK a lot of families now. Not just individuals living in vans. But I really wasn’t there and even what I heard first person is hearsay
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Ballaroama
Trad climber
so.cal
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Jan 19, 2007 - 11:37pm PT
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Bump, bring on those great details Licky!
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Licky
Mountain climber
California
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 20, 2007 - 02:14am PT
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I now have a photo of the pilots getting busted in Salt Lake City by armed DEA agents. I'll write in the book about the event. Another one of those stories that makes you shake your head and say, "You GOT to be kidding"!
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Wonder
climber
WA
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Jan 20, 2007 - 02:48am PT
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Licky, I really admire your effort, but I still wonder if your not just sturring up the pot.
Oops, did i just say that.
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Jan 20, 2007 - 12:48pm PT
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I got to the Valley early in the spring of 1977, in order to do some ice climbing, in preparation for a planned trip to Europe that summer. I was amazed to find Yabo paying for a multi-course dinner in the Mountain Room , instead of his usual scarfing next door in the cafeteria. Snapped this shot on the Half Dome trail:
When we got to Europe that summer, we told the yarn to Ken Wilson, the editor of Mountain Magazine, who loved it. He published a short summary in the news section of the magazine, calling the incident “like something out of an Alistair Maclean novel.” Still one of the most improbable tales from that time.
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Licky
Mountain climber
California
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 20, 2007 - 03:41pm PT
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Wonder: But of course I am! How else would anyone come forward and provide the kind of stuff I need to put this story together? Since the book will be an historical account of the event, all will be factual. I will however have a chapter dedicated to all of the rumors and hear say stories, but it will be identified as such.
The trail sign photo is amazing! These are the things that make the story great.
Thanks for posting the photo...check your email
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Wonder
climber
WA
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Jan 20, 2007 - 06:09pm PT
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Licky, well you know I'll buy one when it comes out.
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Licky
Mountain climber
California
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 21, 2007 - 02:43am PT
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I just came across a photo of the guys making their first "hike" across the border with full expedition packs. They did this before they bought their first of five planes. Also have a shot later on of them with all of their planes.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 21, 2007 - 06:33am PT
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Jack Dorn was from Utica NY.
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Licky
Mountain climber
California
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 21, 2007 - 01:15pm PT
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Ron, do you know anything else about Jack Dorn? If so, drop me an email.
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Licky
Mountain climber
California
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 29, 2007 - 02:07am PT
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Is there anyone that can direct me to either a website or a physical location that can give me the weather conditions at Lower Merced Pass Lake on December 8/9, 1976? I need a source other than "Mike told me that someone said...." if you know what I mean.
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Licky
Mountain climber
California
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 29, 2007 - 03:14am PT
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Ed..thanks. I appreciate the link
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