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slodog
Trad climber
ontario canada
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hi Mark,having read your previous trip reports,i learned of your plans to solo iron hawk and have been following your climb on Toms reports-great style man-you are a total inspiration.i'll be in yosemite for the first time in october and i cant wait.
Doug
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
merced, california
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Most laid-back solo event on the Captain I have ever witnessed. And it's cuz Mark is so together, not just a talented physical specimen.
In hoc signo vinces.
"In this sign you will conquer."
Hawk Hudon, ya got some fans!!! I would wish you luck (it never hurts to be lucky), but you make your own so just take care.
MFM, not standing in aiders but still in a state of suspense
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 1, 2012 - 11:50pm PT
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Well, this route is badass and is crushing me! Did I mention that I dropped my Gri-gri at the end of my second day? I'm self belaying with a Silent Partner (which is way nice) but for rapping I'm using a good ol carabiner brake! Still though, a Gri-gri is a very handy tool and I miss not having it.
I did two shortish pitches today but they were both overhanging and awkward. I got to this anchor to find one 3/8 bolt and a poor looking quarter incher. There were okay cracks to add to the anchor but I reached out left and drilled another 3/8 bolt. I may jerk the quarter incher tomorrow morning and replace it with a 3/8.
I am beat! At least my first pitch tomorrow looks low angle, maybe I can cruise it!
Thanks for all the comments!
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 1, 2012 - 11:57pm PT
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After dropping the Gri-gri I got freaked out and tied tether cords onto my two Micro-traxions (very sweet tools) and a tether onto the Silent Partner. The thing is great but it's big and awkward to hold. When I get home I'm going to find a spot to drill a better keeper cord to it.
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MX
Trad climber
Seattle
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Right on Mark, we're rooting for you. Sounds like you are having fun and enjoying yourself. I'll be down Sunday and will look for you. -- Mark Kroese
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Easily one of best ST threads ever.
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 2, 2012 - 12:08am PT
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I've taken four falls so far and it's held every time! Yah!
My only suggestion would be for a keeper cord hole somewhere.
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 2, 2012 - 12:12am PT
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I'm sitting here right now, my shoulders are killing me from pulling myself in and up all day and I'm too tired to make dinner!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Deep in his rigors upon the Seas of Stone, He knew he was gonna die fer sure.
Will he yet prevail?
I'm thinkin' yeah. Dinner or no.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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When you pull this out we will all be cheering you...
hell we are ALL!!! cheering you now..
keep it up
It ain't no prize if it come easy :)
SOLO is a harsh trip into your own psyche ...
Keep it UP^^^^^
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A5scott
Trad climber
Chicago
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Great work Mark! looking forward to your mini vids and pics... Crush it right back.
all the best
scott
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m_jones
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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I'm sitting here right now, my shoulders are killing me from pulling myself in and up all day and I'm too tired to make dinner!
Wow.
Sounds like you are finding what you were looking for...
A tough guy solo on a tough route.
Doesn't get much better - so cool that we get a glimpse.
Sleep well.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Get er done!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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You are so not gonna get an invite to join AARP!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Thanks for the update Mark.. Keep killing it!
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martygarrison
Trad climber
Washington DC
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six biner brake on that part of el cap is brutal!
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Grizzly
Big Wall climber
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Nice mark. I too have often thought of a keeper cord for the SP. I've always worried about dropping it while in clipping it. Try keeping the clove around the drum while unclipping. Then clip a biner back into the clip in point while untying the clove. Keep sending dude!
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 2, 2012 - 11:05am PT
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Thanks for all the encouragement, I've used my "you're MH, and you're Badass" line a lot on this trip!
Making coffee right now, just watched Cheyne Lempe and Hannold do the Boot and King Swing, slept like a rock last night and I know it's all relative but the next pitch is truely low angle!
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