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Ghost
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A long way from where I started
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The "Fish" I knew at Squamish (Dave Fulton), the one who climbed Wadd with Scott and rescued the stockbrokers, is not an 85-year-old. My guess is that he's probably in his mid-50s now, and whatever has happened to him since his Squamish days, I don't see it including becoming a mormon preacher.
If you want a look at him, there's a fairly well-known photo of him on the big traverse pitch on the Daily Planet. I think taken by Kevin McLane -- I've pasted it in below (and will remove it if KM asks me to).
The older guy that you published the death notice for is unknown to me. Hamie obviously knew him, and it sounds like he was a serious climber, but he is not the "Fish" who climbed a lot at Squamish in the 80s
Here's the photo...
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Ghost
How about $10- for Bruce, and $10- for me? Just cos.....
I vaguely recall that Tricouni may have climbed with Aunty Mel once or twice, and may have some thoughts to add?
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Todd Eastman
climber
Bellingham, WA
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Bruce got too much sun today...
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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That black dyke story was fantstic and the bute blurb aswell.
Who wrote them?
Awesome pic of boogie til you puke David. A Lane/Flavelle classic!
IIRC Dave told me that John Howe had prepped the route for a free ascent but hadn't had the chance to climb it yet. Dave and Scott were up there climbing and couldn't resist picking the ripe plum.
Years later Dave scrubbed a line at pet wall and gave John the FA. Even Steven.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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That black dyke story was fantstic and the bute blurb aswell.
John makes the climb he and Blake did on Needle Peak (the "Busted in Bute" story) sound like something casual but not very pleasant. Well, Luke, this picture's for you:
We flew over the drainage John and Blake had bashed up, and we couldn't imagine what it must have been like. And for a climb that didn't live up to their hopes... Well, just look at it.
Both Greg Foweraker and Tami Knight were on the trip during which we saw what John and Blake had done, and I suspect they'll probably both agree that it was totally badass.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 7, 2014 - 09:27pm PT
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Casual Choss.. Lol
His progeny and sweetheart must be spirited away from danger... but its going to take a little money. Fortunately we only need to provide our banking information ( and PIN) in order to make a small donation to this cause.... or just send me the cash in the mail, which ever is easier.
So thats it. Its another ST fund raiser. Buck up people- its for one of the tribe!!!
Lol. Nice theory Bruce. Thanks for the tales. I quite enjoyed both, but Mel was an awesome writer. Sorry to hear of his passing.
I also enjoyed the snafflehouds tale. Thank you for that Andy.
Cool pics Dave! Thanks!
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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There's a boulder problem in the north walls called Styx. It's kind of scary actually but really good moves ;-)
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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There's a boulder problem in the north walls called Styx.
Speaking of boulders under the North Walls, there's a real monster right up against the base of the wall about half way between the Angels Crest and Borderline. Thing's gotta be well over 20 meters high.
I spent a lot of time right near it putting up a couple of 1-pitch things about... I don't know, maybe seventeen, eighteen years ago? Bouldering was never my thing, but this chunk of stone was pretty impressive. One of you pad people ought to go up there and check it out.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Nah that rope belongs to a poster here, it's been there for a while.
He's waiting for higher quality psychedelics before going any higher. Hehe "higher".
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MH2
climber
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I usually put a date on my photos. When they show for 6 seconds on the screensaver, then I can locate them by the date if I want.
Some photos I put a note on. Names or the place; a kind of a cheat on dementia, or just backup for memory.
Of course, the note I put on photos usually gives me some clue about WHY I PUT IT THERE. That is the reason for it being there.
The other day I was, as usual, idly watching the screensaver, when I noticed:
I have no idea what that note is doing there.
Here is a better look at the Roman Chimneys. No note needed.
The better look at the Roman Chimneys comes from 7 Oct 2010. That was the time I learned that my Petzl Tikka, while helpful for climbing in the dark or coming down the trail at night, was useless for spotting a rappel station 10 metres to the side. Fortunately, my partner had a better headlamp.
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=1281932&msg=1281932#msg1281932
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Apr 12, 2014 - 11:12pm PT
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We're here. Saturday night in Squamish. Too late to climb, but the weather looks good for the next couple of days.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Apr 13, 2014 - 12:35am PT
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Post up where you're going climbing at some point Ghost, or maybe we will just see you at the church on 99 in the morning.
Hey Bruce! I meant to say hi to you in the grocery store last night but got sidetracked trying to convince the stock boy that I saw you put a pack of razor blades in your pocket.
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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Apr 13, 2014 - 12:41am PT
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Social media updates have led me to believe that the monkeys are indeed "sending"...
Hope every one enjoys the nice weather.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Apr 13, 2014 - 10:48am PT
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Need a bunk? Thanks, but we're okay in that department.
Hey Bruce! I meant to say hi to you in the grocery store last night...
The grocery store is the new meeting place. Always seem to run into someone there. We went shopping when we arrived in town and ran into Kevin McLane. Who said he was working on a new comprehensive guidebook with Andrew Boyd.
Anyway, while I was talking to him, a young guy (young compared to KM and me, anyway) walked up and said "Excuse me, but you're Kevin McLane, aren't you?" Kevin said he was. "I'm Rob Lane, Dave Lane's son..."
Not sure what our plans are for today. I've have to do a couple of hours work, and then I think Mari wants to hit Area 44. That'll probably be around 10:30 or so.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Apr 13, 2014 - 12:43pm PT
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Well have fun up there David, i don't think i'll be able to stop by there. My phone went for a swim yesterday so i'm gonna try & deal with that & some honey-dos then hopefully go climb something in the afternoon.
Where you going Bruce?? How nice & dry was the pet?
edit- lol Dave L should have strapped a grigri to the kids if it was already anchored down!
second edit- I heard a rumour that the OP might be up on wrist twister today so be sure to stop by & cheer him on if you are near the Chief.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 13, 2014 - 02:54pm PT
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Wow. Too much good stuff to reply to right now! The monkey's have been sending, but this one's been too tired to post lately. All in good time.
Here's a sneak peak at today's objective.
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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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Apr 13, 2014 - 04:32pm PT
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If any one is hangin around the chief come say high.
Aislinn and I are binocing from the meadow.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 13, 2014 - 07:21pm PT
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Nice seats Luke!
Just hanging on a wall again.. Lol
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tooth
Trad climber
B.C.
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Apr 13, 2014 - 08:47pm PT
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Did someone just get rescued? What was the chopper doing?
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Apr 13, 2014 - 09:39pm PT
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Typical Sunday in Squamish in April...
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