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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Feb 18, 2014 - 12:35pm PT
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... and they make it look like a day at the gym... RSPCT...
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The Dak
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 18, 2014 - 12:47pm PT
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Very impressive. Like Rolo said, it is all the more impressive because conditions on this window certainly weren't perfect, especially compared to what we saw last year or the year before. We came up the North Pillar the day after Tommy and Alex, and this is what the headwall pitches on Fitz looked like for us. It could have only been wetter and icier for them. Respect.
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mikeyschaefer
climber
Yosemite
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Feb 18, 2014 - 01:12pm PT
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Definitely one of the most impressive climbing feats of all time.
Really proud of those guys right now.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Feb 18, 2014 - 01:37pm PT
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Mind blown. Respect enshrined.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 18, 2014 - 01:45pm PT
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Holy crap!, what could be next? It seems like these guys are just getting warmed up.
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chill
climber
between the flat part and the blue wobbly thing
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Feb 18, 2014 - 02:09pm PT
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Typical Super Topo...
People have no idea how incredible this is.
When I was in Paine in 89, and later leading a guided trek in Fitztroy in 93
Jesus Coz, we get it. You're badass too. We'll try to keep that in mind.
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Handjam Belay
Gym climber
expat from the truth
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Feb 18, 2014 - 02:16pm PT
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I'm trying to think of what I did interesting between the 12-16 of this month.
I feel like Tommy and Alex are a great balance. With a bit more experience in the greater ranges what will they turn they eye toward?
"First climb in Patagonia". JUST BEYOND.
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eagle
Trad climber
new paltz, ny
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Feb 18, 2014 - 02:17pm PT
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WHO PAYS FOR THESE CLOWNS TO GALAVANT AROUND? I THINK THE MONEY WOULD BE BETTER SPENT FEEDING THE HOMELESS AND OR SENIORS TO BUY PROPAIN TO HEAT THEIR HOUSES. I HIGHLY DOUBT THESE GUYS HOLD DOWN JOBS AND SAVE TO AFFORD THESE ADVENTURES.
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Double D
climber
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Feb 18, 2014 - 02:27pm PT
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Incredible feat! Congratulations guys!
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Yeti
Trad climber
Ketchum, Idaho
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Feb 18, 2014 - 02:44pm PT
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Thanks Rolo for getting the word out about this amazing accomplishment. Lest ANYONE forget, what Alex and Tommy did here would not have happened without your pioneering efforts, starting when you were a teen-ager, in the Fitz Roy area. As is always the case, one generation lights the way for the next. And, impressively, your fire is still burning so very bright. As mentioned, thanks, Rolo.
Yeti and Jeannie
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bhilden
Trad climber
Mountain View, CA/Boulder, CO
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Feb 18, 2014 - 02:45pm PT
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I smell 'Piolet d'Or.'
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Magic Ed
Trad climber
Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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Feb 18, 2014 - 03:42pm PT
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I've said it before and I'll say it again. Alex is either an alien or some kind of mutant.
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moacman
Trad climber
Montuckyian Via Canada Eh!
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Feb 18, 2014 - 04:33pm PT
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What can one say........simply outstanding.....
Stevo
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Roots
Mountain climber
Tustin, CA
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Feb 18, 2014 - 04:51pm PT
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!Respeto!
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RP3
Big Wall climber
Sonora
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Feb 18, 2014 - 05:22pm PT
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I am speechless.
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Feb 18, 2014 - 06:11pm PT
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¡tan impresionante! The Power of Empanadas!
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 18, 2014 - 06:27pm PT
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This isn't April first, is it?
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Dirtbag Wannabe
Mountain climber
Westminster, CO
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Feb 18, 2014 - 10:08pm PT
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Dawn Wall. Sendero Luminoso free solo. Now the Fitzroy traverse. Human powered flight must be up next. I'm buying Brendan Leonard a beer and planning a word tour of the greatest 5.7's ever known... Honnold doing this on his first trip is like learning Messner soloed Everest without supplemental oxygen.
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MisterE
climber
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Feb 18, 2014 - 10:30pm PT
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Thanks Rolo - the inspirational climbing is a perfect off-set to the tragedy.
Erik
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