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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Oct 21, 2008 - 04:45pm PT
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Just back from the reunion, thank God the weather's good and Indian Creek and the Black Canyon are in the near future. I want to thank everyone, too numerous to mention, for such a great time. Whenever and wherever the Tribe meets it's pretty special, and a venue as fantastic as the Gunks just makes it better.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 21, 2008 - 11:56pm PT
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A boy and his dog. Richie and Mayo heading back to the car after a long day at the cliff.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 22, 2008 - 12:07pm PT
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Geno above the crux of Star Action.
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Oct 22, 2008 - 01:25pm PT
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Elaine Mathews at the same spot on Dismantle as the pictures of Rosie and Sue upthread.
Sue on the start of Dismantle.
Rosie Andrews and Dick Williams.
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DanaB
climber
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Oct 22, 2008 - 10:54pm PT
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I was in Red Rock for two weeks and had a great time, but God, I wish I had been there; I've climbed with so many of the people in those photos, Gene, Barb, Sue R., Ivan, Rich, Bob, Eliot, Annie, and so on. Cheers to all!
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richross
Trad climber
gunks,ny
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Oct 23, 2008 - 11:18am PT
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I just registered but can't figure out how to include photos and captions. Help (not the climb)! Got lots of good fall foliage and reunion pics. I also have good 70's and 80's photos when ever I can get my hands on a slide scanner. That stuff will be for the future.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Oct 23, 2008 - 11:29am PT
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Rich
Go to photobucket.com and sign up--it's free.
put some photos into your account, and then
copy the img code copy of the photo and place the
url of it in your TR.
Hope that works for you, it's pretty simple.
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Smike
Ice climber
Gunks, NY
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Oct 23, 2008 - 11:52am PT
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Great to see eveyone one speak at R&S Friday eve. Always some good stories, never have seen the house packed so full! Even Lynn Hill had to sit up in the office to see it (The nose bleed section ;)
Here is shot from that Friday morning:
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Oct 23, 2008 - 01:17pm PT
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I can't remember the last time I saw Richie Romano! it doesn't look like he's changed a bit. If any of you are in contact with him, tell I said Hi. I have a photo of him, taken in 1975 that I'll post when I get home.
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Rickster
Trad climber
Pine Bush,NY
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Oct 23, 2008 - 07:40pm PT
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The earliest travelers arrive for Gunks II. Ivan Rezucha, Laura and Gene Smith heading to the Near Trapps.
Laura and Gene. Laura was the constant energy behind this reunion as well as last year. What started out as a dinner for a few couples turned into a reunion for three generations of crag rats.
A reunion crowd at "Bonnie's Roof" area.
A grand time was had by all with many planning to keep this going. RC
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Rickster
Trad climber
Pine Bush,NY
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Oct 24, 2008 - 05:48pm PT
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Gene practicing his high rescue technique on Bob D. while rapping down from the McCarthy Wall. Another funny reunion moment that had everyone diving for their cameras. RC
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Oct 24, 2008 - 07:18pm PT
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Romano on Country Club Crack, 5.11, Boulder Canyon, Boulder, CO. Summer 1975.
I don't know if he's ever seen this shot actually.
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 24, 2008 - 07:46pm PT
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Mark, Incredible photo of Rich. Thanks for fishing it out of your archives!
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 24, 2008 - 07:49pm PT
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Rgold, I love that picture of Rosie and Dick Williams.
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 24, 2008 - 08:20pm PT
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As PM reported above, there was an incredible Reunion 2008 gathering at the Mohonk Preserve on Saturday Evening 18 October. Three generations of climbers were well represented.
Glen Hoagland, Director of the Mohonk Preserve; Hank Alicandra, Lead Ranger and all the Mohonk Preserve personnel were extremely hospitable and supportive of Reunion 2008. Here's a Rick Cronk photo of Glen Hoagland speaking to the crowd:
Bobby D'Antonio was outstanding as the Master of Ceremonies. He told the group about his first experience in the Gunks when he met a waiter at a local restaurant named Kevin Bein who took him out climbing. Bobby concluded by saying these words:
"This reunion is important. We are all here today together. Who knows what tomorrow will bring."
Here's Bobby D speaking:
Jim McCarthy said a few words about Fritz Weisner, Hans Kraus and the first generation of Gunks climbers. Rick Cronk took this photo:
Jim Donini, Current President of the American Alpine Club thanked the Mohonk Preserve for their leadership in being such good stewards of the Shawangunk range and treating climbers with respect and understanding. Jim also described the new American Alipine Club Campground and what a benefit it will be for all climbers. Rick Cronk took this photo of Jim:
Henry Barber gave a meaningful and eloquent keynote address that tied the whole Gunks Reunion together. Henry was very complimentary to those climbers who preceeded as well as followed him. Henry saluted the traditional climbing ethic that is followed so fervently in the Gunks, as well as the sense of community, as being unique. He felt that the Shawangunks, and the people who climb there, inspired him to excell in climbing areas around the world.
Henry Barber speaking:
These are just a few attendees.
Steve Wunsch, John Bragg and Rich Perch
Claude Suhl, one of the original Vulgarians, and Rich Ross.
Jordan Mills with the 4th and future generation.
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Rickster
Trad climber
Pine Bush,NY
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Oct 24, 2008 - 09:51pm PT
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Mark, we've never met, but, after the Preserve's reception, there were some slide presentations. A photo of you popped up, followed by a quick chorus of "HUD! Where's Hud?" You and many other's were sorely missed at what was otherwise a well attended reunion. Plan on 2010, the 75th Anniversary of Gunks climbing. RC
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Oct 24, 2008 - 10:30pm PT
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I'm honored!
I was never a bigtime Gunks climber but I did spend some time there and knew a few of the locals.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Oct 24, 2008 - 11:11pm PT
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Mark...I'm pretty sure i bought my Strawberry Mountain harness and chalkbag from you or Max at the Gunks in 1978 or 79.
Cool shot of Richie...he still wearing the same swami.
Hope all is well.
Bob
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 25, 2008 - 12:18am PT
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Some low-resolution photos of the event which I am posting temporarily for Rick Ross, while he sorts out the mysteries of PhotoBucket.
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Rickster
Trad climber
Pine Bush,NY
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Oct 25, 2008 - 10:23am PT
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It had been so long since I climbed, the past two reunions reignited my interest. Being up on the rock and seeing old friends has been great. Maybe someday, I'll be able to afford climbing at Skytop once again. Here's a shot of the "Promised Land" from The Duck Pond two weeks ago. RC
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