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ca
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Jun 27, 2012 - 08:47pm PT
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once there, you never really leave...
 ec
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 28, 2012 - 02:39pm PT
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I still have my moments where I get so pissed I'm just two steps away from throwing all my gear in the truck, buy some food, and head for the wall and let the chips fall where they may.
But on a sensible note - My son has never climbed. If I were to take him to Tenaya, Toulumne (before treatment kicks in), to learn the basics and do some Easy climbs (maybe up to 5.7 or so) just so he can take in the atmosphere and enjoy himself at the same time - any suggestions for some 'must do' routes?
I've already decided Great White Book would be on the list for him, just for scenic quality alone!
Cheers! We're gonna die!!!!
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Jun 28, 2012 - 03:33pm PT
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Is that Ian doing pull ups one the ledge?
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 28, 2012 - 04:31pm PT
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That's actually John Barbella in the photo. We were sittin' out a rain day. I took my turn after John (not to be out done) Yeah, we were a little bored!
~ Mescalito
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 28, 2012 - 04:33pm PT
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EC! What has become of Ed Sampson? Even Leversee doesn't know where he is.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jun 28, 2012 - 04:33pm PT
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Barbella Rocks. So Do You Ian!
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tolman_paul
Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
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Jun 28, 2012 - 05:44pm PT
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Ian,
Sorry to hear about your cancer returning, I'll keep you in my prayers.
Sometimes the planning and work towards our dreams is more important and helps us in ways that are more important than realizing the dream itself.
Definately take your son climbing, and spend time in Toulemne. It really doesn't matter what you climb together, the time you two spend together will be what matters more then exactly where it is, or what you are doing.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jun 28, 2012 - 05:48pm PT
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Ed's in boulder.
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ME Climb
climber
Behind the Orange Curtain
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Jun 28, 2012 - 07:37pm PT
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Ian,
I am sorry to hear about this. I wish you the best of luck during this battle.
Eric
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 29, 2012 - 02:51pm PT
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Bump for some classic "easy" route suggestions to take my 17 year old son on in Toulumne, Tenaya, etc. He has never climbed before. I may do this for 2 - 3 days before treatment begins.
Man, I feel like sh*t today!
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 29, 2012 - 04:58pm PT
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Thanks, Kath - you ARE the magic woman!!!!
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Anne
Trad climber
Portland, OR
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Jun 29, 2012 - 05:09pm PT
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South Crack
Hermaphrodite Flake
Golf Route
NW Books
Have a wonderful time!!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Jun 29, 2012 - 07:01pm PT
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Ian, at some point after climbing, don't forget to do the *Tenaya Lake lay back* with your son.
Lake Tenaya's white sandy beach can be so relaxing...It's a great place to have a picnic and take a nap.
The sounds of kids playing, people climbing, and the water lapping on the beach...aahhh..
Best Wishes on your Journey..
From your neighbor to the south of you.
Salud..
nita...
ps..
F*#k Cancer.
pss, note for above.... That's the~ Golfer's route..+1
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 29, 2012 - 08:12pm PT
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Yeah, Nita - my kind of place!
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Sep 11, 2012 - 01:46pm PT
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Hi all...friends of Charlie Gill's (also known as Ian) and others who have posted here and been so uplifting to him...an update to what is going on with him as you have not seen him here in a while...he has been undergoing some heavy duty chemo every other week - which has been working, the swelling in his leg has gone down - but it is not without its many side effects. One of which is a lowered immune system, and currently he has been in the hospital for over a week with double pneumonia.
Needless to say, between the cancer and the chemo, he has been unable to work to support his family...so a fundraiser has been started to help his family with the enormous strain this battle with this dreadful disease has placed upon them more than once...financially, physically, and emotionally. Charlie/Ian, Michelle and Trevor have handled this adversity with humor, dignity, and love and have been an inspiration to many. I wanted to make you all aware of this fundraiser should you be in a position to help... no amount is too small...a little goes a long way and is so very much appreciated.
Then Ian/Charlie can get back to the task of kicking Cancer's ASS!! to get his own up on a wall again!! Thank you for anything you can do to help Ian/Charlie and his family!!
I've attached the link to the fundraiser here. If for some reason it doesn't work here, try to cut and paste the web address. You can also find it on his Facebook wall. If you are unable to donate, leaving him some words of inspiration either here or on Facebook goes a long way too in lifting his spirits!
https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/bMOnd
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Sep 11, 2012 - 01:50pm PT
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Thanks for the update on Ian. Sending my thoughts his way.
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wayne w
Trad climber
the nw
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Sep 11, 2012 - 02:00pm PT
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Big healing thoughts coming your way Ian!
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zBrown
Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
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Sep 11, 2012 - 02:02pm PT
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But on a sensible note - My son has never climbed. If I were to take him to Tenaya, Toulumne (before treatment kicks in), to learn the basics and do some Easy climbs (maybe up to 5.7 or so) just so he can take in the atmosphere and enjoy himself at the same time
go, have a time with your son, become the Gargantua and Pantagruel (Giants) of Yosemite.
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labrat
Trad climber
Nevada City, CA
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Sep 11, 2012 - 04:06pm PT
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Good thoughts going your way. Heal up!
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