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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 18, 2007 - 11:44am PT
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Fall along the Carriage Road.
Rich Romano on Comedy in Three Acts.
Mike and Mike.
Werner...Barbra looks great and is doing quite well raising her beautiful 12 year daughter.
The Winter.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Oct 18, 2007 - 12:12pm PT
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Doesn't Mike Sawicky have a climbing technique named after him along the lines of "Gastoning" a wide crack ala Rebuffat? I recall hearing that from Steve Ampter when he lived in Tucson long ago. The Gunkie expedition to climb the virgin 5000' face on Mt. Thor. Now there's a proud tale!
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phillip mike revis
climber
snowbird, ut
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Oct 18, 2007 - 10:49pm PT
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i am just finishing up my third summer of climbing at the gunks while working at the mmh i think it is one of the most inspiring places to climb
great climbing and nothing but raw motivation from the locals
on in depth anaylisis it is ounce for oucne one of the best cragging areas anywhere
prove me wrong
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Oct 18, 2007 - 11:03pm PT
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I was thinking almost the same thing, Werner; 12yr old, how is that possible...?
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russ clune
climber
new paltz, ny
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Oct 19, 2007 - 07:42am PT
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Hey Gang--
Yep, one hell of a week for sure. It was super fun to see some faces I've not seen for close to 30 years. Even getting together with locals who don't often find time to crag together. For me, seeing Hugh again, along with Jeff Gruenberg was extra special. We had so many gripping times together in the early 80s. It also brought to mind other losses, people who would normally have been around in a Gunks autumn. Jack Mileski, Alex Lowe, Wolfgang Gullich...an unfortunate list of friends lost, but vivid memories.
Seeing the kids of the next generation was heartening as well. Celia Gottlieb and Shelly Gruenberg running around with my daughter, Mayv, was hilarious. They fell in together as easily as the old gang.
See you all soon, I hope. A special thanks again to Laura for orchestrating, and to the Robinsons for deciding to journey back east and provide the seed for the gathering. The planning for a reprise is in the works, and we hope to see many more faces here in a year.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 19, 2007 - 10:23am PT
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Another shot from the Richie feast.
Clune...keep posting...we'll reach 300 posts no problem with your help.
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Oct 19, 2007 - 10:29am PT
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Clune...keep posting...we'll reach 300 posts no problem with your help.
Had to laugh.
Warm photos, folks. This kind of goes with the Black Canyon thread that just got resurrected,
or for that matter the posts about Jello -- all remind me what's so fine about the life.
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 19, 2007 - 04:49pm PT
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It's a ways to 300...keeping the spirit alive, a few more shots from the Mountain Brauhaus Gathering
Dr. Mark Robinson, Mike Sawicky Jeff Gruenberg:
Dr. Mark and Susan Robinson:
NPS Park Ranger (ret.) Rich Perch and Sue Rogers
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ahad aham
Trad climber
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Oct 19, 2007 - 05:01pm PT
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great photo's, some familiar faces.
any of the Wags still around? Back in the 80's I got east and hung with some of those guys - man could they smoke a lot of dope! Could climb some bad ass hangs though. I hear they all gave up climbing and had lots of kids?
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Laura Smith
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Oct 19, 2007 - 07:51pm PT
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A few photos from Mark....
Bobby and Geno "Friends Forever"
Barb Devine and daughter Julie... Beautiful!
Good thing I keep reading glasses in my pack!
Rick Cronk's incredible enthusiam was critical in reconnecting the group....he embraced us all!!
Bobby Di tells it all, from the heart!
Home sweet home!
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Oct 19, 2007 - 08:10pm PT
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Here's a couple photos mostly taken by David Feinberg:
Romano on point.
Sawicky leading Ants Line
Sawicky on Mother's Day Party
Rich Ross arrival (others are Matt Munchnik,Steve Ampter, Susan Robinson, David Rosenfeld, Ron Sachs,)
Rich Ross on Falled on Account of Strain
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Oct 19, 2007 - 08:14pm PT
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Ah I forgot one of the links
Again Sawicky on Mother's Day Party-great climbing on the McCarthy Wall
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 19, 2007 - 08:24pm PT
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Hey Laura & Geno...maybe Laurel and I will retired in the Gunks. Built a guest house. LOL
This really brings back so many good memories.
Love you guys.
That shot of Richie is classic...if it wasn't for the shoes and a "wheel" in the photo...it could have been 1977 instead of 2007.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 19, 2007 - 08:37pm PT
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Holly and Bodie Raffa...
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Oct 20, 2007 - 09:55am PT
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Yeah, Bobbie, much of the 1970 era Romano abides (gear, style, ability). 100% old school. I have a couple photos you may not have seen.
He's added a couple "wheels" to his rack, but not many and he still carries wog-wogs as you can see in this recent photo.
The next photo is from early 80s in Alabama. Note that Rich is "saving rubber" leading a 5.9 crack in his sneaks.
I like this 1992 photo of Richie in his Nurse's Aide pants and a hawaian shirt. He's introducing some West Point cadets to Millbrook.
This is Rich on the last (Desert) pitch of the fantastic route Square Meal 5.11 at Millbrook.
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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Oct 20, 2007 - 09:59am PT
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This thread gets better and better every time I peek at it. First photo on this page has an extra bonus as I see Buster Smith! I love Buster. I miss DC. :(
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 20, 2007 - 10:13am PT
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Geno...cool shots. Richie is one-of-kind.
Did the cadets make it out (of Millbrook) alive??
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Oct 21, 2007 - 08:47pm PT
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Callie, thanks for asking about Bustersmith. He is doing well these days after weathering simultaneous bouts of Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. He is getting strong but as you can see takes a mid- point break on his journey out to Slime Wall.
Break/Break
I also wanted to post a couple photos of Sawicky leading Simple Suff, 5.10. Mike led this classic overhanging corner first thing on Saturday morning. It is not exactly the best warm up for 50 something year olds, but Mike has superb technique and made it look easy.
Here are the folks hanging with us at the bottom of Simple Suff: Patty Matteson, Mike Dimetri, Elaine Mathews.
Lastly, this is a nice group photo from Saturday's Gathering at the Preserve. I am sure you all can identify Dick Williams, Jeff Gruenberg and John Reppy.
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drzipxyz
Trad climber
Seattle
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Oct 23, 2007 - 01:30pm PT
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It was a priviledge to be part of this group then and a greater one now. I had the best week climbing and being with old friends.
I have heard it said there is no going back, well we did and it was incredible.
When Laura called I was reminded of my favorite Kurt Vonnegut quote: "Strange travel suggustions are dancing lesons from god."
I had the best week in 30 years getting to go back and be with my old friends who are the core of my second family.
Thank you all and Laura and Mark for concieving and putting it together.
David F
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redpt
Trad climber
nj
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Oct 23, 2007 - 03:18pm PT
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The middle "cadet" here looks like Johnny Dawes
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