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smorgan
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Sep 14, 2016 - 09:33am PT
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Dave, We were very sad to hear this news at The Rewilding Institute. George was a good friend and advisor to many of us (he advised me with my PhD). We'd like to post a piece on our blog and wonder if we could use two images from this site. Thanks much and best regards from all of us. Susan Morgan
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oldguy
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Bronx, NY
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Sep 15, 2016 - 11:06am PT
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It came as something of a shock to hear today about George's death. I assumed he would carry his smile and intensity past the usual obstacles of getting older. I first met George when we was working on the garbage trucks in Yosemite, and then kept in touch with him over the years through our mutual interest in both climbing and philosophy. I wrote about him in my book, Going Up, but one seminal tidbit is that he gave Mark Powell his first lessons in roped climbing. As I recall, George wasn't keen on first ascents and big climbs--he just liked to climb and spent more days climbing than some of the bigger names, including me. He was smart and fun, and will be missed by all who knew him.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Sep 16, 2018 - 11:11pm PT
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This weekend Pat Brennan, Dan Merrick and myself got on an independent pinnacle west of Hoffman Mountain (Wishon Reservoir region).
On top was this summit register, the first ascent of which includes George Sessions and crew.
Their first ascent was June 26, 1954!
"Folly Fang"
Photo Credit - Dan Merrick
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mooch
Trad climber
Tribal Base Camp (Riverkern Annex)
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Sep 17, 2018 - 08:18am PT
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Dave-
Your Dad was an inspiration for me, among others of his time, when I first started climbing in and around the west side of the Sierra. Climbed a few of his routes (East Face of Moro Rock 5.7 A2, for example....with the orginal hangers in place. Yikes!). My biggest delight came after rapping off Castle Rock Spire, down to the south gendarme, before reaching the ground. Spotted a suspicious pile of rocks on top. Took a few rocks away and found a very old Band-aid canister. Inside was a piece of paper that had your Dad and Axe Nelson's name in it, dated 1954. They were attempting a route up the south side of CRS but only made it to the top of the south gendarme. In that moment, it felt like I had gone back in time and your Dad was right there signing that piece of paper. Rest assured, I placed back in the can and tucked it away under the rocks.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Sep 17, 2018 - 10:27am PT
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Well said Mooch
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Fossil climber
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Atlin, B. C.
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Sep 17, 2018 - 02:26pm PT
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Dave - your dad was a quality guy and those who knew him were. better for it.
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