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John M
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Jul 26, 2018 - 09:29am PT
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Sounds like a Moosininitastic adventure! I am looking forward to pictures and tales of daring do.
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i-b-goB
Social climber
Nutty
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Jul 26, 2018 - 10:52am PT
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This is a tragic loss of Sergey Glazunov in a rappelling incident, God speed for Alexander Gukov to get down safely!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 26, 2018 - 11:54am PT
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I don’t know the details but my assumption is that Sergey was rappelling with the hardwear in order to set up the next anchors and Alexander was left without the means to place anchors.
I am told that the current weather is not good but better weather is in the offing.
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norm larson
climber
wilson, wyoming
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Jul 26, 2018 - 03:23pm PT
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That sounds like another great trip Jim. Wish I were going. Tim and Laura will be a lot of fun to spend that much time with. Tell them I said hi.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jul 26, 2018 - 08:35pm PT
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Cheering you all on with prayers and love. An awesome adventure and drool ... all I have to say is how fortunate you are. Fill me in at FL. lynnie
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Don Paul
Social climber
Denver CO
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Jul 27, 2018 - 05:34am PT
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Sounds like an amazing trip - Pakistan will still be celebrating the election of Imran Khan. The Latok 1 rescue might still be going on. From Pakistan Mountain News:
#LatokI
Update: Attempt to rescue Russian mountaineer
One of the best Russian alpinists, Alexander Gukov, has stuck at about 6200 meters on Latok I (7,145m) after the death of his climbing companion Sergey Glazunov.
The rescue team is waiting for weather improvement, they will try a long line rescue, in a very dangerous position.
Gukov and Glazunov traveled to Pakistan with the aim of completing the north ridge of Latok I, first attempted during 26 days in 1978 by the Americans.
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krahmes
Social climber
Stumptown
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Jul 27, 2018 - 06:03am PT
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So I'm just going to assume that you all don't really care about climate change beyond something to tar "Trump" supporters with.
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krahmes
Social climber
Stumptown
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Jul 27, 2018 - 06:24am PT
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Just to put a marker out there here is a study:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-018-0141-x
It's behind a paywall now rSin so you won't be able to read it, beyond the abstract. To summarize 8% of man made global CO2 is from 'tourism".
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Jul 27, 2018 - 09:11am PT
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^+1
.. and thinking positive thoughts for a successful rescue
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Jul 27, 2018 - 03:31pm PT
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Prayers for Alexander Gukov. Sounds very grim for him. God bless.
Please tell Thomas Huber that "Piton" says hi, and to get his Bavarian ass [and his brother's!] back to El Cap soon cuz we miss them!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Jul 27, 2018 - 03:48pm PT
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Safe adventures Jim. Have fun, be safe!
Peace
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Jul 27, 2018 - 07:43pm PT
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Awesome JD, for me this is where ST is at its best. A place where kindred spirits intersect and can get to known each other then plan and execute an adventure. Non of this would be possible without your capacity to share. Safe travels, post along many photo’s!!!
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Jim Clipper
climber
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Jul 29, 2018 - 12:53pm PT
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Ahem, ... Robert. Mr. Donini may have gone to Latok, precociously.
Still, he is "heading back", even if he does not make the summit this trip.
Class act, rumor has it he signs his own thank you notes.
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Jim Clipper
climber
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Jul 29, 2018 - 01:13pm PT
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anyone done the Latok girdle?
seriously, good will for the russian climbers.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jul 29, 2018 - 01:16pm PT
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Donini & Kingtut for President!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Jul 29, 2018 - 01:20pm PT
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Thanks, kingtut. I really had to restrain myself yesterday. It's quite an adventure the Donini's have put together. I'd hardly downplay it. lynnie
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Jul 29, 2018 - 04:24pm PT
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Robert L, if you read the original post from Donini it describes to a T what will be going down. He says nothing about climbing the peak.
So people spend time here, why would you judge what they do? Do you even know what they do? Why the negative vibe? Why not be happy for the taco crew headed to Pakistan and the rest of us for our small victories?
Nothing against you Robert, but life is to short to not support one another. Come to Face Lift and see the Taco in action. Cheers!
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Jim Clipper
climber
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Jul 29, 2018 - 04:29pm PT
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I got you Robert.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
I'm out. Rubber gonna meet the road, for the dogs at least. Then I'll be back to do work, to keep on working.
Glass off if I'm lucky. Beautiful sunset last night. Pink and blue, and who might have been an island girl with a cross-step and two color board to match. (stay warm, can't be jealous).
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john hansen
climber
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Jul 29, 2018 - 04:38pm PT
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Any word on the rescue of Alexander Gukov?
Been searching but cant find anything more recent then Friday.
Edit: Thanks Lynne
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