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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 11, 2011 - 09:05pm PT
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Royal: I loved "To Be Brave." I'm looking forward to this book and many more to follow!
Best Wishes!
Fritz/Ray Brooks
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
Oakland
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Jan 11, 2011 - 09:09pm PT
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Wow, Royal Robbins!
To think you might even read these words, I would be honored.
And I'd certainly attend a presentation in the East Bay area.
Good luck with the tour.
Bryce
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jan 11, 2011 - 09:20pm PT
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This is the main reason I signed up at S-T! Actually some climbing threads, and input from some real climbers for a change. The spewing and vitriol get out of hand. So..welcome, Royal.
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Patrick Oliver
Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
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Jan 11, 2011 - 10:13pm PT
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We need to go cruise up Athlete's Feat, Royal. We're coming on
the... 47 year anniversary!! Sometimes I still see myself (some inner
vision) as that kid. I guess I never did really grow up.
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Jan 11, 2011 - 10:29pm PT
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Great photos, Pat!
Hey Royal, bring some of your books down to the El Cap Bridge this spring and we'll drink some beers, eh?
Cheers,
"Pass the Pitons" Pete Zabrok
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Dick Erb
climber
June Lake, CA
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Jan 11, 2011 - 11:29pm PT
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Royal, I loved the first volume, and I am fascinated with the the title of the second. I remember once when I was living in Camp 4, Chuck Pratt went over and talked to everyone who had failed on a climb and asked why they had come down. He wrote all the reasons in a notebook he had, soon accumulating a long interesting list of situations and excuses. Notably absent from the list was, "I tried as hard as I could, and couldn't do it."
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Jan 11, 2011 - 11:44pm PT
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wow! R.R responds on the Taco Loco!
RM
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Jan 11, 2011 - 11:46pm PT
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Good on you Royal. Thanks for posting up here.
I can't thank you enough for all you have done for the Rock, Ice & Mountain Club. I guess I'll have to hold out until you get back up here to get a copy.
I'll contact you about dates if your interested.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Jan 11, 2011 - 11:58pm PT
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Royal
Kudos on the second book. You have now wetted our appetite and the hordes are lining up for the rest.
Give my best to Liz.
Joe
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Jan 12, 2011 - 02:02am PT
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Hey Royal,
I enjoyed Fail Falling, especially your very understated account of the FA of the NW face of Half Dome. However I was a little puzzled by the cover photo. The text covers your climbs in the 50s, but the cover photo is clearly taken in the mid-to-late 60s, or possibly later. Was there a special reason for that?
With respect, Hamie.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Jan 12, 2011 - 02:21am PT
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If you feel others are articulate, how does that make the rest of us feel?
Seriously, thank you for your writing, climbs and inspiration. Any appearance in print, Tacoland or in Fresno is always cause for celebration.
John
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mooser
Trad climber
seattle
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Jan 12, 2011 - 02:29am PT
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Hi Royal,
As I wrote you, I loved your first installment, and I can't wait for the next one. I can't believe how lucky we are to have you and so many other legends on ST. Amazing.
Best regards,
Tom Patterson
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Shack
Big Wall climber
Reno NV
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Jan 12, 2011 - 03:02am PT
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Awesome Royal!
Hopefully Tahoe too?
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Royal Robbins
Trad climber
Modesto, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 12, 2011 - 03:06pm PT
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To Batrock -- Kevin -- That's the first time I have heard Pacifico described as an "obscure" area. There is a description of Mt. Pacifico in the second volume, but none of Mr. Williamson Rock (except a photograph of my friend, Royal Slagle, in a chimney there). Enjoy!
Best Regards,
Royal Robbins
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TomCochrane
Trad climber
Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay
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Jan 12, 2011 - 03:12pm PT
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very cool
come and give a talk in Santa Cruz at Pacific Edge Climbing Gym and stay as our house or boat guests
perhaps Layton can be here at the same time
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Royal Robbins
Trad climber
Modesto, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 12, 2011 - 03:15pm PT
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Hamie -- You're right about the cover photo. That was done by Liz and my next-door neighbor. I might have used the face of Half Dome. Very perceptive.
Best Regards,
Royal Robbins
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Patrick Oliver
Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
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Jan 12, 2011 - 03:43pm PT
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Gene
climber
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Jan 12, 2011 - 03:47pm PT
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Pat,
That picture alone shows that RR could and did Fail Falling. Wow!
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Jan 12, 2011 - 03:55pm PT
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Sweaty hands just looking at that KB. It's barely holding in today's perfect pecker placement, directly below a lovely blue-black hybrid Alien placement.
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MH2
climber
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Jan 12, 2011 - 04:14pm PT
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It has been remarked on but bears repeating:
Royal Robbins (!) says:
"the people who visit this forum are so articulate that it scares me to put anything down"
I wish I was reading the parts of the forum he does!
But we know that a lot of people visit the forum but do not post. He didn't say the posts are articulate.
That quibble aside, I think I see why the crafty old devil prefaced his post the way he did. There is good stuff on Supertopo, we old-timers are charmed and delighted to hear from our icons, and it doesn't hurt to return a little of the admiration.
Seeing those photos makes me feel like I'm 17 years old again, Pat. Thanks.
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