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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Nov 10, 2008 - 02:43am PT
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I'm exhausted...
this is the first of a whole lot of images that I shot this weekend, which included a Friday adventure... two rolls of film to process, but this is the first digital "rushes" from the reunion.
Saturday morning at the Camp 4 kiosk could be a Sheridan Anderson cartoon..
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After eating breakfast with cleo, Phil_B and many helpers they went off for work while I wandered out to my car. My attention is drawn to a shout "Ed Hartouni" coming from these gentlemen
who came by to tour Camp 4. They hadn't visited in quite some time. They are Roger Breedlove and Peter Haan. We went walking around sight-seeing, including a trip to the YCA's climbing exhibit. Of course we were headed for the first event of the reunion, which was the get together in the East Auditorium, here Ken Yager is introducing, left-to-right, Al Steck, Mark Powell, George Whitmore, Ken, Rich Calderwood, Wally Reed and Wayne Merry.
This went on for quite sometime, we wandered off for a dinner and then returned for the slide show in a rather packed East Auditorium
presided over by various spirits
during which much history was recounted from the assembled participants, l2r: Mark Powell, Wally Reed, George Whitmore, Allen Steck, Ellen Searby, Rich Calderwood, Wayne Merry
after viewing a biographical video of Warren Harding. Then Wayne Merry launched into his slide show, which much help from the pannel
The show was marvelous, we left in a light rain which persisted through the night, sometimes heavier. This washed out the possibility of climbing this morning. The mists were the remains, with sun and blue skies early
that gave way to increasing clouds and gray skies.
The Ahwahnee event was rather interesting, but my images need to be developed... shot on classical black-and-white film. That broke up at 2pm and the party left for El Cap meadow, in toto.
Slight rain at the beginning, getting better later, it's certainly late autumn in the Valley now
Katie Lambert
Here is a picture of a boy and his route (Roger Breedlove with Central Pillar of Frenzy over his right shoulder)
grand dames of climbing
Mimi in the background, Ellen Searby in the middle, and Cindy Merry
Tom Rohrer, the "Mad Bolter" is quite the guy!
The meeting of very close climbing partners, after many years
Roger Breedlove, Werner Braun, Merry Braun, Ellie Hawkins, Jim Pettigrew
Steve Schneider, Steve Grossman, Rick Sylvester
Gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a climb that changed climbing in view of that route
and remembering other climbs born from that one
Roger Breedlove, Peter Haan, and Ellie Hawkins
and the climbing scene from that long ago time
Joyce McKim and Don Lauria
Beryl Knauth and ?
even the photogs were notable!
Chris Falkenstein
and a great idea to get the whole crowd in a shot
SuperTaco was well represented
Werner Braun and Lynne Leichtfuss
the next generation hatched plots
Jesse McGahey and friends (names?)
and the sun set as it has done for four and a half billion years, the last few tens of thousands on this stoney face
which will be here long after we all are gone.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Nov 10, 2008 - 08:08am PT
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Great shots, Ed. I'll be looking forward to
more of them if you post them.
Thanks!
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Largo
Sport climber
Venice, Ca
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Nov 10, 2008 - 12:32pm PT
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Great pics for a historic event.
JL
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diggler
Trad climber
Frisco, CA
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Nov 10, 2008 - 01:28pm PT
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Thanks to all the presenters, & many thanks, Ken, for putting this together. Really enjoyed it!
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Nov 10, 2008 - 03:58pm PT
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Great photos, Ed!
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Anastasia
climber
Not here
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Nov 10, 2008 - 06:02pm PT
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I give special thanks to Lynne for brining me along. I highly recommend her company, she is one of the best traveling companions I have EVER had.
Plus... Thanks everyone for such a great time! Especially thanks for those who put up with my excitement! I will post pictures later... I just came home and need a little time to digest all that has happened.
Love,
AF
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Nov 10, 2008 - 09:37pm PT
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Hey, Super Taco Friends !
Monday night, 6:10 pm, just arrived su casa from the 50th Nose Reunion in Yosemite Valley of the Wow !
What an Incredible Event! Ken and Family with their awesome staff pulled off organizing an event that was seriously spectacular.
Their kiddos worked hard Saturday night providing H20 for the crowds, hehehe....little inside joke, you had to be there. Ken, you created a Happening that no one will ever forget. History was recorded. We so much appreciate what was accomplished.
Pics to Follow. Peace and Big Joy to all...life is so Great when you make time for it. : ))) Lynnie
Will anyone be here for the 100th Nose Reunion? Well, you never know. :D
So, This event needed to happen now and be recorded and Ken and troupes did it. Written and Pictoral History is a HUGE benefit for all us Peeps and the planet at large.
Thanks again Ken for making this Event one that will indeed, make, document and be Yosemite History.
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Nov 10, 2008 - 10:21pm PT
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Wish i coulda been there.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Nov 10, 2008 - 10:39pm PT
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Gosh darn, missed you Jaybro ! (and your coat of many colors) Smiles, Lynne
Seriously, it was indeed a glorious event !
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Fletcher
Trad climber
Cicely, Alaska
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Nov 10, 2008 - 10:42pm PT
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Will anyone be here for the 100th Nose Reunion?
Hey, I was thinking about this very thing, Lynne. I am planning on being there. I'll only be 96 after all. And judging from the fitness and sharpness of the fine folks we were honoring, I think if I keep climbing I'll probably be ok!
Can't wait to see more photos. I'm really glad I came (actually, I'm still here for one more night). Thanks to 10b4me for inspiring me to go.
Truly a fantastic event... inspiring, fear inducing, funny, moving, amazing. It's all about the people in the end. As long as you have the people, you can go anywhere and have a blast... I learned that a long time ago.
Fletch
Live from the Mountain Room Bar... I gotta do work and pay the bills after all! Might as well do that with some MaCallan's to sip!
EDIT: Big, ginormous thanks to Ken Yager who had the great vision to create all of this great stuff!
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Fletcher
Trad climber
Max V02
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Nov 10, 2008 - 10:44pm PT
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Hey, the 35th Anniversary of the first NIAD is coming up in a few years. Hint, Hint!
Fletch
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Sebastopol, CA
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Nov 10, 2008 - 10:51pm PT
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Awesome thread!
A fitting tribute to a great climb and a great piece of stone. Wish I'd been there for the event. Nonetheless, thanks for putting it together Ken.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Nov 10, 2008 - 11:30pm PT
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Names, please post names!
Lauren and Alton who I know from the Livermore Valley Rock Gym
Rick Cashner and Roger Derryberry
Hans Florine, Kimi, the Fet (Steve?), ?, ?, Greg Lee (red shirt)
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Nov 10, 2008 - 11:30pm PT
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Start out this game on the right side! who are they?
1. Hans Florine
2. Marianna Florine
3. Larry Arthur
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5. Pierce Florine
6. Jeff Cunningham
7. Ken Yeager
8. Heather Baer
9. Schree Yeager
10. Steve Schneider
11. Ruby Reed
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13. Kevin Powell
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15. Katie Lambert
16. Jesse McGahey
17. Alton?
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19. Michael ?
20. George Whitmore
21. Ellie Hawkins
22. Al Steck
23. Rich Calderwood
24. Wayne Merry
25. Wally Reed
26. Ellen Searby
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30. Nick Rosen
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37. Rick Cashner
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Nov 10, 2008 - 11:36pm PT
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" Will anyone be here for the 100th Nose Reunion?"
I will only be 102, and I have climbed the Nose,
so
I'm In!
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Nov 10, 2008 - 11:45pm PT
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Thanks for the photos and stories - hopefully there'll be more, as people trickle homewards.
Ken and crew are probably already planning for the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of the Salathe, in 2011. September 23rd, 2011 to be exact - which just about coincides with the FaceLift that year.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Nov 10, 2008 - 11:50pm PT
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I like #29. His tongue bespeaks an Aussie "Grate" attitude.
super smiles, Lynnie
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Fletcher
Trad climber
Max V02
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Nov 10, 2008 - 11:51pm PT
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In the photo with Rick Cashner, he is speaking with Roger Derryberry.
Roger remembered me and 10b4me visiting Mill Creek Station and our tour of the Warren Harding memorial and "museum" a few weeks back. At the Nose reunion he very graciously gave us each a copy of a new short film he made about Warren's last days called The Last Bivouac." I can't wait to see it. He also gave us a copy of an issue of Descent.
Way to go Roger!
Fletch
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Fletcher
Trad climber
Max V02
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Nov 10, 2008 - 11:53pm PT
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Hey Ed,
#19 is not me. The one thing I missed this weekend from this weekend was the group photo. I regret that.
Fletch
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