Discussion Topic |
|
This thread has been locked |
graham
Social climber
Ventura, California
|
|
|
Oct 26, 2007 - 08:54pm PT
|
Dean (Bullwinkle) has a small teaser of photos for members to view at stonemastergear.com
Easy to register, then click on Portfolios.
|
|
phillip mike revis
climber
snowbird, ut
|
|
|
Oct 26, 2007 - 11:52pm PT
|
the photos and text from meyer's book yosemite climber capture a lot from that era
when i was 16 i flipped through that book at my local climbing shop in western nc as soon as i had the money i went back and bought it because i wanted to be like those dudes
that book provided the inspiration for a lifetime of adventure for me
|
|
john bald
climber
|
|
|
Oct 27, 2007 - 12:45pm PT
|
John,
Looking forward to a great read. Thanks for tackling the project.
|
|
marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
|
|
|
Oct 27, 2007 - 01:45pm PT
|
Largo,
This could well blow away Craig Stecyck/Geln E Friedman's "Dog Town and Z-boys"...just don't sell the rights to a Hollywood for a travesty like "Lords of Dogtown."
|
|
Largo
Sport climber
Venice, Ca
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 27, 2007 - 11:08pm PT
|
Yo, I know there's a bunch of good stories that were written back in the day but I'm not hearing anyone mentioning same. Wish I could remember them but I can't nor do I have copies of the old rags.
Anyone have a lead on where to get the old mags?? Remember all that old stuff from Ascent, Climbing, Mountain, et al??
JL
|
|
PhilG
Trad climber
The Circuit, Tonasket WA
|
|
|
Oct 27, 2007 - 11:28pm PT
|
Bachar, thanks for the laugh!
Me too Beaver!!
Largo:
I'll paw through my collection of old mags (in the next few days) and see if I can find anything.
|
|
Mimi
climber
|
|
|
Oct 27, 2007 - 11:53pm PT
|
JL, will sort through the mag collection and email to you.
Looking forward to the book and would love a signed copy to help with the cause.
Cheers,
Mimi
|
|
Mimi
climber
|
|
|
Oct 28, 2007 - 12:48pm PT
|
Stories surrounding these and other reported classic climbs would be awesome especially if they haven't been thoroughly written up yet.
Cover: American Speed Climbers; L to R, Billy Westbay, Jim Bridwell, and John Long prior to their first ascent of Yosemite's El Capitan (Nose Route) in 15 hours. Each climber lead continuously a predetermined portion of the route, with Long handling the first section, Westbay the second, and Bridwell the grueling final 5 hours to the summit. Photo: Billy Westbay.
JL, you were an editorial assistant for NA Climber. Do you recall how many issues were printed during that run?
|
|
bachar
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
|
|
|
Oct 28, 2007 - 01:04pm PT
|
There was that article by Mark Miller about "Insomnia" in Summit Mag (date ?)...
|
|
Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
|
|
|
Oct 28, 2007 - 10:03pm PT
|
OK,
Can't recall too many Stonemasters specific stories other than Three Little Fishes, which of course should make the grade, but: Ricky and I went out for a little slabbing today and afterwards we discussed the genesis of the Stone Master experience. It seems the crucial inception years were ‘71 to ’73.
I heard tell of Largo, taking a Nols course in ‘71 and teaching a quick climbing class at Upland High School to Ricky and one or two others, followed by some first ascents of chimneys in Dome Lands Wilderness, circa ‘71/72 promptly mixed with other Joshua tree ascents using goldline and pitons, then by ’73, BLAMO!!!: Le Toit is freed and so much more…
Accomazzo has an early Taquitz guidebook annotated by Largo for ascents/free ascents: great stuff.
This is a ballistic trajectory, and I want some fleshy, detailed accounts, rife with the smell and feel of those germinal days…
|
|
Mimi
climber
|
|
|
Oct 28, 2007 - 10:55pm PT
|
Right on Roy and an important point about scarcity of stories. I could almost smell those germy days re-viewing the pics in threads I-X. You guys are great.
Oral histories are mostly what's available and they should be preserved in writing and on film if possible. The more tales the Stonemasters can write up or be interviewed/transcribed for JL and BW, the more significant their work will be. Huge effort.
|
|
WBraun
climber
|
|
|
Oct 28, 2007 - 11:14pm PT
|
There's only one "Master"
All the rest are disciples.
Now-a-days everyone thinks/is a master, and there's only one disciple?
|
|
WBraun
climber
|
|
|
Oct 28, 2007 - 11:21pm PT
|
You must take long journey into the knowledge of the "Super Soul".
Then you will find the real Stone Master. All the rest are actors.
|
|
Mimi
climber
|
|
|
Oct 28, 2007 - 11:21pm PT
|
One John to rule them all. One John to guide them. One John to run it out, and on the stone you'll find them.
Oooh, I think I outdid myself.
|
|
Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
|
|
|
Oct 28, 2007 - 11:36pm PT
|
"Traverse of the Boneheads" a vignette penned by Rick A, now that jarred some nice aroma.
-Yes WB, all are actors, but what an act to master.
|
|
bachar
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
|
|
|
Oct 29, 2007 - 11:35am PT
|
He was defintiely stoned....and definitely a master.
Yabo on the first free solo of Spiderline (also the first "lead").
|
|
Largo
Sport climber
Venice, Ca
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 29, 2007 - 01:34pm PT
|
Roy, et al, these are great insights and rememberances but I really need to have some kind of trail where I can track this shite down, whatever had been written. Calling attention to a great piece is a crucial first step but I need the actual piece if such a thing exists.
Thanks,
JL
|
|
Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
|
|
|
Oct 29, 2007 - 03:26pm PT
|
Understood John,
It is very time consuming to write even one piece; so you want to gather everything extant and go from that foundation.
Tell us if you are in possession of the things that you have published.
For instance, I think these two are yours, if not, perhaps some of us can dig them up from magazine archives:
1) Three Little Fishes: the account of freeing The Vampire.
2) Title unknown: but an account you wrote describing an ascent of Middle Cathedral with Bridwell. In particular, I recall you described hauling a gallon jug of water on a sling around your neck.
Traverse of the Boneheads: Rick A wrote this and posted it into the Stonemasters threads.
If digging for it is too much, perhaps he has a copy he can send you?
Roy
|
|
Largo
Sport climber
Venice, Ca
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 29, 2007 - 03:48pm PT
|
Thanks, Roy. Of course I have all of my stuff somewhere (not here at my house, that's for sure) but I can probably dig it up. But the purpose of the Stonemaster book is not to just showcase my writing - I only want to include a few of my stories. We want a balance and many entries from many folk. Everyone's already heard my stuff - what's needed is now material relative to that time ('71-'76). Perhaps from you, Roy. You were there. Pony it up, dood!
JL
|
|
|
SuperTopo on the Web
|
Let us know!