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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery Coz.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Any updates on Scott's condition?
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 7, 2014 - 08:53am PT
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At last report last night, Scott underwent a couple lengthy surgeries yesterday.
Apparently most of the major "repairs" are done.
Swelling of his face and head is going down and he's beginning to resemble a human being.
Swelling of the brain is subsiding and posing less of a threat.
It's likely Scott will remain heavily sedated for some time and although aware of his surroundings and responsive to stimuli, unlikely to engage in conversation.
His mother and sister are with him and the production company is providing ongoing direct support.
Scott's family feel it's too soon for visitors.
We've communicated to them the level of concern and support expressed by Scott's friends here on ST.
Scott faces a long difficult road and it's probably fair to say that our support will be vital to his recovery in the months ahead as he moves through the acute phase.
Largo and I will continue to do our best to keep all informed and when Scott is able to have visitors.
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Brian
climber
California
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I've been away from the Taco due to all the negativity, and I stopped Facebook a couple of years ago, so I just heard this from a friend in France. I figure it is worth weighing in here since I'll bet that someone will read this thread to Scott during his recovery.
Very glad to hear that it looks like a full recovery is possible, even if the road is long. I've been climbing in and around southern California, on and off, for over 30 years now and while I've never had the pleasure of developing a real close friendship with Scott, he has been kind to me on many occasions over the years and a source of serious psyche (both direct and indirect). As I've related here before, Scott and Bob Gaines gave me and a friend Bruce the kick in the pants we needed to get up El Cap our first time (and on our first attempt) when we were in danger of psyching ourselves out. That, as many of you know, is a life-changing experience, and I'll never be able to repay him for that friendly encouragement.
I hope his recovery is as quick, clean, and complete as possible given the nature of the accident and the wounds. If anyone can pull through this and come back strong, it's him. Hopefully he will be back on the rocks and in the mountains, with friends, as soon as humanly possible.
Best wishes for a fast recovery Scott. I'm thinking of you.
Brian
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Fletcher
Gym climber
A very quiet place
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Glad to hear the surgeries are complete for this stage and Scott has made it to this milestone. One step at a time... it's a long road, but we're all on it one way or another. Here's to a good and strong recovery.
Peace,
Eric
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Thanks for the update.
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Excellent news. Let the healing begin.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Thank you for the update. I never met him but I've shared a handful of email conversations, he is a VERY good man - superhuman, actually.
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Kinobi
climber
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Ciao Bello,cerca di rimetterti presto,
Eman
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GZ
Trad climber
Pasadena, CA
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Chief, I'm an old friend of Cos from Josh, now living in LA. I can see him today.
Which hospital is he in?
Dude is tough as nails. He'll be fine.
George
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cornel
climber
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
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Wow, What a horrific experience. Scott, I am so sorry.. it's been a long time since seeing you but know that my prayers and all good healing juju coming your way brother..a miraculous healing .. Is what I pray for. . You have been a major inspiration to me and I am sure many many others...Gods speed in your total healing!
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cornel
climber
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
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On this very sad note let me mention something that's warrants restating. I do not know nor do I need to know all the specifics involved in Scott's accident. I simply would like to use this opportunity to say again something we all know but sometimes forget to practice. Even when we are on casual terrain place that piece when you are 15 to 20 ft. out though maybe you have done the route 50+ times. Tie that knot in the end of the rope when TRing. Listen to your inner voice before taking off on that free solo...When mine signals all systems go, I go. If my inner voice says no then I go do something else...I know Scott would encourage all of us to take that extra measure..whatever it may be in any given moment ..it may be the measure that's saves ones life. Again this is in no way a judgment about what happened to Scott. He is still one of my heros no matter what the facts are..he is not diminished in the least...for me.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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As others have mentioned, and I know from experience, having somebody sit by your bed in hospital is so, so invaluable. I have been in the bed and I have also been in the seat.
Scott, best wishes from County Wexford.
Heal well.
I don't know you (I think, we may have met at some point, doesn't matter), but I will go sit on the beach tomorrow and look out over the Celtic Sea, sending my best vibes for your healing that I can.
Take it slow, you have a long road ahead of you, but as I gather, you are a strong person.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Hope you're doin' well, Coz.
Get better fast!
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BASE104
Social climber
An Oil Field
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The lack of a serious brain injury is the best news of all to me. I've had a couple of friends who suffered that.
Everything else will heal. I contribute my thoughts as well.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado, Nepal & Okinawa
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Just checking in to see how he's doing. So far so good.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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The lack of a serious brain injury is the best news of all to me. I've had a couple of friends who suffered that.
Those were my thoughts, too. I lost a friend that way, after what seemed like a minor fall (we had a very hard time getting him to agree to seek medical attention at all. Two days later he was dead). When Largo said on Facebook that they had a drain there, I was both worried (because of the terrible possiblities) and relieved (because the doctors were paying attention to it early in the game).
My prayers and best wishes remain with you, Scott.
John
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L
climber
California dreamin' on the farside of the world..
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I just saw this thread and am deeply saddened to learn that Scott was so seriously injured. I'm also thankful to read that he's on the road to recovery, slow though it might be.
Scott was one of my first teachers when I was learning to climb out in Joshua Tree, and he was not only a fantastic instructor, he was incredibly patient through all the tedium of instructing a newbie on the fine art of trad climbing. He's one hella funny guy who kept his students laughing even as we lacerated our hands jamming quartz monzonite.
My best wishes to you, Coz, on a full and record-breakingly speedy recovery.
Laura
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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So sorry to hear of this--my best wishes to Scott.
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madbolter1
Big Wall climber
Denver, CO
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I haven't wanted to jump on the pile, but I have to post after reading the encouraging news. So good to hear!
All the best, Coz!
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