Charlie Fowler Interview by Eric Bjornstad
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hobo_dan

Social climber
Minnesota
Dec 26, 2013 - 05:30pm PT
That was a great interview!

My first trip West. 1977. We're at the Climbers ranch and stories and booze are flowing.
Two stand out: The Nose in a Day. And the the story of two kids who buy a 9mm rope and jump 150 feet off the Diving Board in order "to prepare themselves for A5". Later I heard that it was Charlie Fowler. I so want that to be true.

Another trip, another scene. We're outside of Moab-surrounded by steep 500 footers all over- No obvious lines. I ask the obvious and the answer was "Earl Wiggins".

Sometimes this world seems so stupid when your inspirations move out of touch
deeski

Trad climber
North Carolina
Dec 27, 2013 - 11:29pm PT
Here is a great photo of Charlie setting up a lead climbing route at the Telluride High School climbing wall. Charlie also helped me out when I ran the Telluride School Outdoor Program with lots of rock climbing, backcountry ski trips, and a trip to Yosemite with 12 high school students. The students loved Charlie and I really miss him a lot!!!
Dee
thebravecowboy

Social climber
Colorado Plateau
Dec 28, 2013 - 12:21am PT
Mimi

climber
Dec 28, 2013 - 12:27am PT
Missed this one. Wow! What an amazing guy.

I love the Squeamish Chief story.

http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/299004/Charlie
tinker b

climber
the commonwealth
Dec 28, 2013 - 08:56am PT
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