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zBrown
Ice climber
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May 10, 2016 - 08:40am PT
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Thanks for the photos and links. For those of us who haven't attempted it, it's kind of hard to visualize.
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mikeyschaefer
climber
Sport-o-land
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May 10, 2016 - 09:02am PT
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Sounds like an awesome adventure dave!
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DaveT.
Big Wall climber
Mammoth Lakes
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May 10, 2016 - 09:07am PT
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snakefoot
climber
Nor Cal
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May 10, 2016 - 09:20am PT
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this is great. best of luck to you guys as this looks amazing. follow your dreams...
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overwatch
climber
Arizona
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May 10, 2016 - 09:29am PT
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So cool you are posting here again. Pretty out there...what do you think is the most comparable thing you have done? Just looking for a gauge on how far you are pushing your personal boundaries as best you can realize of course.
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ryankelly
Trad climber
Bhumi
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May 10, 2016 - 08:05pm PT
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Yeah Big Dave! Toggle Monkey!
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cavemonkey
Ice climber
ak
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May 11, 2016 - 12:49am PT
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Yo dave
If you need a place to crash near anc before or after
Hit me up
U were kind to me when I visited the valley years ago
Friend or carliyle
Would love to return the favor
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splitter
Trad climber
HighwayToHell
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May 11, 2016 - 09:30am PT
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Awesome. Truly living the life of a man with a vision. Godspeed!
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Gunkie
Trad climber
Valles Marineris
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May 11, 2016 - 11:18am PT
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This is what men do.
Me? I'm in an office at a desk on the 25th floor of a building in a large city. I understand the realities of 'office hot' which is a completely lost experience.
I wanna be Dave.
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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May 11, 2016 - 12:02pm PT
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Dave we've never met but I'm stoked for you guys. Your thirst for adventure is contagious. I leave you with this:
Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.
-Bruce Lee
Scott
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wbw
Trad climber
'cross the great divide
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May 11, 2016 - 01:46pm PT
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On a July trip into the Ruth Gorge several years ago, we were told by the park service that getting a late July pickup at the Mountain House could not be guaranteed, and would totally depend on the conditions of the glaciers. They also told us that we should fly in prepared to hike out and back to Talkeetna. Of course, we were not truly prepared to do that, because it would have doubled the logistics of our three week trip. However, they did tell us at Talkeetna Air Taxi that it was unlikely they would not be able to pick us up at the end of the trip, which was very reassuring.
Flying in, I got a great look at the miles of forest between the range and Talkeetna, and the glaciated terrain one would have to travel to get to the forest. I was also pondering the possible number of bear encounters one might have between Stump Camp and Talkeetna.
What you guys are doing is on a scale of remoteness and commitment that our trip (worse case scenario) would not even register on. Good luck on your great adventure, and I am really looking forward to reading more and seeing more pics.
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DaveT.
Big Wall climber
Mammoth Lakes
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May 11, 2016 - 06:15pm PT
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Heading to the start of the route now, see you boys in a month or so! GAME ON!
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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May 11, 2016 - 06:25pm PT
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Big country...go!
Good luck and have a fun, safe trip!
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F
climber
away from the ground
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May 11, 2016 - 06:37pm PT
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Send it
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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May 11, 2016 - 06:37pm PT
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Climb on!!!
Have fun.
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PITA
Social climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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May 11, 2016 - 06:41pm PT
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Omg. This trip is sick. Be safe. Cannot wait to see the video!
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Larry Nelson
Social climber
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May 12, 2016 - 04:11am PT
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What a huge adventure.
Good luck to you guys.
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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May 12, 2016 - 10:03am PT
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what bears?
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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May 12, 2016 - 01:49pm PT
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Might be a lack of thermals I would guess..River crossings and getting split up on landings would be real worries. Oh and yeah I wouldnt want to have to hike out of some of those valleys..but you would be amazed what can be done if you have to. The wildlife I'd be most truly afraid of are the mosquitoes... no I'm not joking one bit. Bring DEET if there is any chance at all you will be on the tundra.
Really stoked for you ..real adventure..Should be fine..Have a blast. must see the video!
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