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ElCapPirate
Big Wall climber
California
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Send it! Have the time of your life, hope to see you there.
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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GET SOME!
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Anne
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Wow Ian, you are a major inspiration! You are going to have a rad time for sure :)
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tinker b
climber
the commonwealth
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well i won't be around to carry loads off the top unless it takes you three weeks to climb... so good luck and keep us posted. we are routing for you.
f*#k cancer.
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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We usually post "Yur Gonna Die!" on posts about people's upcoming epic climbs.
I send the spirit of Brotherhood contained in that slander even if the actual expression is out of place.
(but indeed, we're all gonna die, we can only choose how to live while we're here and I have total faith we don't actually die when we die)
In any case, wishing you all awesomeness on your solo but maybe consider teaming up with the guy from the Zodiac thread who wants to climb soon but his partner insists on going way too fast
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=1845299&tn=0&mr=0
just an idea. Best blessings on attacking the Stone and the journey the disease brings as well
Peace
Karl
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brotherbbock
Trad climber
Alta Loma, CA
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YER
GONNA
SEND!!!!!!!!
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adikted
Trad climber
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Ian, i dont post much but just wanted to say how truly inspiring your journey is, crush the big stone and crush cancer. Were pulling for you brother...
Greg
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Ian, best wishes and let's hope for a miracle. I hope you get back on the rock. Sending my vibes.
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Dolomite
climber
Anchorage
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So glad you're going for it, Ian. I get my life measured out in 90 day check-ups, after kidney cancer and two big-ass melanomas. I just bought an airline ticket for Kathmandu for October. Now is the time, man. Sending the good vibes your way.
And, by the way, is this not the best ST thread ever?
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Have a wonderful adventure on El Cap - you've got a lot of supporters here.
Even Ron and the "Sleds" team will help, though no one is quite sure how.
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bringmedeath
climber
la la land
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I haven't seen anyone say they will help Ian get his stuff down. I am hoping some people have already said they will do it for him. If not, I am offering 50 dollars to someone who helps him get his stuff down. Not to the base, but off the top. I know this isn't much money but I would help him myself if I had the time. This should cover a locals gas money to go and help him if it is needed. I would do all your pig humping if I had the time Ian! You are gonna send!!!
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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We need dates and info
I am nearby (reno) can be in the valley in a matter of hours some days.
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Don Paul
Big Wall climber
Colombia, South America
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Jun 10, 2012 - 04:50pm PT
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Yosemite is the perfect place to go to recover from anything. Fullfill your dreams, or just chill out. Man I wish I was there.
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Holdplease2
Big Wall climber
Yosemite area
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Jun 10, 2012 - 07:13pm PT
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I second Jake (great idea, BMD) and will sponsor a porter load off the top from Dave Turner if he is around or someone else if he is not.
-Kate.
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jstan
climber
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Jun 10, 2012 - 07:44pm PT
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All Ian has to do is check in with Tom Evans. Tom can call in the prearranged support troops when they will be needed. There have to be lots of people in C4 who will want to be in on this.
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Jun 10, 2012 - 07:50pm PT
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Ian, I have a pretty busy summer planned and have my fair share of flights here and there all booked and paid for but if there is any way I can make it, I'll fly down to the Valley just to help you get your gear off the top.
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spyork
Trad climber
Tunneling out of prison
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Jun 10, 2012 - 10:13pm PT
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Never met you but I will porter for ya!
Steve
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Ian Gill
Big Wall climber
Redding, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 11, 2012 - 12:52am PT
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Bump for date change -
Kathy's right - I just saw my oncologist on Friday, he was upset that my failing kidney hadn't been taken care of yet. I didn't know any better - the urologist had called a couple weeks back and set up my "consultation" for tomorrow 06/11. My doc thought he had been pretty clear about getting me in earlier. (Now the thought hits me - if you were an MD, why the hell would you choose to be a urologist - or worse yet, a proctologist? Beats the hell out of me!! LOL! (Sorry if I've offended any medical professionals)
SOOOOO - My doc says he's going to make damn sure I get my kidney done this week, and says I need 2 weeks to recover from it, which means I can't blast until the end of June. Little late, but better than never. Then he made me PROMISE to go climbing - seriously! He was familiar with El Cap - when I told him which part I was climbing, and that it was solo, he said he wanted to get my head examined as well.
After tomorrow, once I know for sure what my medical schedule is, I'll probably post up a new thread and reference this one, since so many offered to help. From the bottom of my heart, I'm truly overwhelmed by all the well wishes and offers of help and support!! You are all amazing!!!
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limpingcrab
Trad climber
the middle of CA
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Jun 11, 2012 - 01:30am PT
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I'll carry stuff up and meet you at the top for the hike down if the dates work. I live in Visalia and only have plans I can't change a few days this month so 99% I'll be able to make it. God bless, let me know!
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m_jones
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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Jun 11, 2012 - 01:37am PT
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Hey Ian - I'll keep checking for updates and will plan on helping get your gear off of the top.
You are the man!!
Max
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