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Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Mar 16, 2009 - 03:49pm PT
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survival
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A Token of My Extreme
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Mar 16, 2009 - 04:00pm PT
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 16, 2009 - 04:42pm PT
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hey there... say:
in honor of woody...
thanks for sharing you life here, and we will miss you very much...
thanks for sharing you kindness, and your climbs...
didn't get to meet you personal, but you SURE sounded like the most wonderful dad for you kids! and may your qualities and skills live on in them...
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Mar 16, 2009 - 05:11pm PT
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Bump. I never had the pleasure of meeting him either. Still, he was a big part of our community here and his loss stings. RIP Woody.
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Josh Higgins
Trad climber
San Diego
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Mar 16, 2009 - 08:46pm PT
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I've been going out to J-Tree for years, and have climbed hundreds of routes. However, I'm not sure which ones were Woody's. I'm headed out there for a three day weekend and would like to know if people have a list of some of his best routes out there. Post it up and I'll see if I can convince a partner to tick a few of em. At the least, there would be a list of his best creations here on the taco. How better to honor a long-time climber?
I saw the helicopter yesterday and hoped it was a leg or an arm injury. I was sad to see we lost a life long contributor to the sport today.
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scuffy b
climber
just below the San Andreas
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Mar 16, 2009 - 09:01pm PT
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If your 1st ascent resume consisted of Double Cross and the
Flake, that would be enough right there.
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Josh Higgins
Trad climber
San Diego
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Mar 16, 2009 - 09:13pm PT
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Well, with those two on the list, it looks like people are going to be paying tribute to his contributions to the climbing community all winter by the thousands every year. For my part, maybe I'll finally get around to trying to onsight Spiderline. Damn that thing looks hard.... :)
Josh
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Mar 16, 2009 - 09:32pm PT
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Thanks, everyone for the pictures and the stories.
We've all lost a friend.
My condolences to all.
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Chaz
Trad climber
Boss Angeles
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Mar 16, 2009 - 10:41pm PT
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I've been climbing in Joshua Tree since 1981, and it's more than just following in someone's footsteps. Or following someone in more than just their footsteps.
I can't really put it into words, but I probably don't have to.
Thank you Woody.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Mar 17, 2009 - 12:24am PT
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Woody was recounting the Dog leg episode on the way out Sunday. Sieged by multiple leaders over several weekends till it went free.
This between political polemics that I wholeheartedly encouraged.
He was most proud of that one and the Flakes. He always claimed to hate Double Cross and claimed it hurt his feet.
It wasn't his feet, but his heart.
It troubled him that people had been injured killed on it.
The irascible curmudgeon was all an act.
I'm gonna miss him.
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drljefe
climber
Old Pueblo, AZ
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Mar 17, 2009 - 12:24am PT
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bump
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Mar 17, 2009 - 12:25am PT
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Woody and Ouch!
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Mimi
climber
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Mar 17, 2009 - 01:32am PT
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May their adventures continue! We miss you both very much!
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drljefe
climber
Old Pueblo, AZ
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Mar 17, 2009 - 01:42am PT
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On my very first post, OUCH was the first to respond....
with the photo of Woody's crotch!
Little did I know I was being "jumped in"
by a couple of legends.
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Mimi
climber
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Mar 17, 2009 - 01:54am PT
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I'm so sorry, Locker. Hang in there, buddy.
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philo
Trad climber
boulder, co.
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Mar 17, 2009 - 01:58am PT
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My deepest condolences to family and friends.
Even though I often spared with Woody on the off topic political blatherfests I always respected the man behind the screen.
This truly is a huge loss to the community.
R.I.P.
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dirtineye
Trad climber
the south
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Mar 17, 2009 - 03:30am PT
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Heard about this today from Skip. Terrible.
At least he was climbing.
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