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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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CC,
Thanx, !! for saving it, & all that !!
threatening to be out in the fall for the fall.... (hahah??)
What He said
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Trashman
Trad climber
SLC
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Hey, we’re all just a bit snake bit after waiting 3 plus years for Dawn Wall footage. At least it’s arriving this fall(and I’m sure they mean it this time ;)
Until this week nothing more solid than Big Ups never ending “Coming soon’s” had been released for this project, so forgive our skepticism (though Nat Geos involvement did bode well for it).
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squishy
Mountain climber
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I am really on the fence now after watching the trailer...if we know much of the audience doesn't understand this expression of climbing, why fall into the trap of creating a chilling spectacle or "freak show" to cause gasps? I understand the value of the feat, but I get a feeling that filming or presenting it this way is a bad idea. I hope I am wrong and it's well received by the public, but I see a risk in presenting this with any sensationalism. Does this give to the sport? Does it do the sport a service?
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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I see a risk in presenting this with any sensationalism...
Based on the same filmmakers' direction of Meru, I doubt there will be much sensationalism and that the reality of what Alex is doing will be well portrayed.
Am really looking forward to seeing this on a big screen!
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JLP
Social climber
The internet
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I like Mr. Chin. I'm really glad this story did not fall into the hands of Sender Films, what a contrast with the Half Dome piece they did. Chin has 1000x the climbing experience of that entire crew, it shows.
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RURP_Belay
Big Wall climber
Bitter end of a bad anchor
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His Mom is awesome in that clip! She recognizes what fulfills him - what sets him free.
Looking forward to it with sweaty palms...
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
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The last shot in that trailer... What a bad motherphucker. I had the good fortune to pull him in on the alcove swing when he tied a loop in the rope and put his wrist through and swung. That was a great day, swings, cobras and skateboards.
Can't wait to see the film. Mikey and Jimmy are pros.
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Wildincognito
climber
Eastside
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So did the drone footage I keep seeing in the movies require a special permit, or did they capture it before the ban, or is it just another natgeo free for all and we just "git it done" like the base article?
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climbski2
Mountain climber
The Ocean
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Aug 10, 2018 - 04:26am PT
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Filming for any commercial production inside the park requires special permission. (except press)
Additionally If one wishes to use aircraft in the production they must have a compelling sales pitch that the Park service finds in it's interest.
By no means impossible or illegal it just has go through the proper channels and has to be worthy and done within whatever constraints are agreed upon.
Glad they got the permission.
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norm larson
climber
wilson, wyoming
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Aug 10, 2018 - 04:47am PT
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Looks quality all the way. The way I would expect from Jimmy.
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JLP
Social climber
The internet
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Aug 10, 2018 - 12:32pm PT
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I think I've watched that trailer 50+ times now. The freeze frame for the trailer above looks like he's stepping into the meat of the Boulder Problem - and they hid the camera a bit so nobody who knows that thing pukes trying to watch. Fuk'n nails.
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fear
Ice climber
hartford, ct
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Aug 10, 2018 - 12:39pm PT
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I just hope he retires soon from his current job. Seems like a nice guy with a bright future.
Every time someone says... "So, Did you hear about Honnold?" I cringe.....
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High Fructose Corn Spirit
Gym climber
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Aug 10, 2018 - 01:15pm PT
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What does Tommy mean here?
"Everybody who is made for soloing - a big part of their life is dead now."
https://youtu.be/xNb524VQBU4?t=1m14s
Does he mean this kind of life - free soloing - requires sacrificing the normal life?
Now that Honnold's done it, it's game on for all other soloists?
Or something other?
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shipoopoi
Big Wall climber
oakland
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Aug 10, 2018 - 01:16pm PT
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salivating at the idea of watching this asap. it seems a stunning achievement to both pull off the solo, film the send, and keep it as hush-hush as it was. ss
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hobo_dan
Social climber
Minnesota
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Aug 10, 2018 - 01:30pm PT
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Man, I had to chalk up just watching the trailer--it looks intense
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WBraun
climber
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Aug 10, 2018 - 01:36pm PT
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Some of the comments on that YouTube trailer are so st00pid.
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Roots
Mountain climber
Redmond, Oregon
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Aug 10, 2018 - 02:14pm PT
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What does Tommy mean here?
He means it's dangerous.
And, yes those YT comments are stOOpid.....except the one about it looks scarier than Pet Cemetery (movie). - I'd have to agree with that comment : )
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Mei
Trad climber
mxi2000.net
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Aug 10, 2018 - 02:33pm PT
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What does Tommy mean here?
"Everybody who is made for soloing - a big part of their life is dead now."
https://youtu.be/xNb524VQBU4?t=1m14s
Everybody, who has made free soloing a big part of their life, is dead now.
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