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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Oct 26, 2014 - 02:21pm PT
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Crazy deep, contrasting Sky thanks RH this was this mornings sky
Come gather 'round people
Wherever you roamAnd admit that the waters
Around you have grown
And accept it that soonYou'll be drenched to the bone.
If your time to you
Is worth savin'
Then you better start swimmin'
Or you'll sink like a stone
Come writers and critics
Who prophesize with your pen
And keep your eyes wide
The chance won't come again
And don't speak too soon
For the wheel's still in spin
And there's no tellin' who
That it's namin'
For the loser now
Will be later to win....The line it is drawn
The curse it is cast
The slow one now
Will later be fast
As the present now
Will later be past
The order is
Rapidly fadin'.
And the first one now
Will later be last
For the times they are a-changin'.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Oct 26, 2014 - 02:36pm PT
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Lisa, your dad sure had a ton of admirers in the climbing world, and many right here on Supertopo.
So glad to read that you are carrying on the family passion.
On Belay.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Oct 26, 2014 - 02:36pm PT
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About 15 years ago I topped out on Colorado Crack and there was a guy belaying on the next route over.
We both simultaneously did the "do I know you from somewhere?"
It was Richard.
I'd only met him once in the early 70's when he was hanging out with Tobin.
Boy, both parents in four days!
That's a tough one!
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goatboy smellz
climber
लघिमा
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Oct 26, 2014 - 03:21pm PT
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Condolences to friends and especially their daughter.
Losing both parents within 4 days would be unbearable.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Oct 26, 2014 - 03:59pm PT
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Condolences to friends and family at this trying time.
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Raymond Ochoa
climber
Missoula, Mt
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Oct 26, 2014 - 04:02pm PT
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I am so saddened to hear this news. My heart goes out to his daughter. I spoke with her some time back while tracking down Richard on this site. He was a special person. Spent many hours with him at Baldy, Kadotaland, and cragging. Goodykoontz, Dutzi, Harrison, and I did a early ascent of the Pan American route together. He was a great man and a great teacher. A very dry sense of humor which I admired. On our first trip down to El Gran Trono Blanco we drove Harrison's Mothers boyfriends truck. Richard bagged a couple of steaks out of his Mom freezer and we cooked them over a fire without any utensils among us. We just huddled around the fire holding the steaks in our hands and tearing into them with our teeth caveman style! Good times as young men with no worries for sure! Rest in peace my friend!
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Oct 26, 2014 - 04:16pm PT
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Horrific. I only met Richard once....Jack and I climbed a day in JT with him and Alan Bartlett.....seemed like a very nice, very humble person. So sad.....was he ill, or??? Can't imagine what Lisa is going through....I hope she has a ton of wonderful support right now! My heart goes out to his family and his friends..........
best,
Pam Roberts
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Oct 26, 2014 - 04:57pm PT
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Heartfelt condolences to family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. I just knew him and his crowd by reputation, but what a reputation it was. I don't see his name on the FA list of Stoner's Highway. Did he work on that at all?
Darwin
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10b4me
climber
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Oct 26, 2014 - 05:05pm PT
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I did not know Richard, but certainly knew of him.
My condolences to you, Lisa, and all of Richards' friends, and family.
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the albatross
Gym climber
Flagstaff
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Oct 26, 2014 - 05:29pm PT
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Only got to chat with Richard Harrison once. It was out at Christmas Tree Pass about four years ago at a party for Layton Kor. I didn't know it was RH at the time, just felt the need to talk to this weathered looking older climber who seemed to radiate an intense vibe. I remember this being just after a very controversial article about Red Rock was published in one of the mags. Anyway, I was struck by his humble, genuine nature. It wasn't until later that Ron told me that I was speaking with Richard Harrison.
The man left behind an incredible legacy of bold, visionary routes across California and Nevada.
My heart goes out to the friends and family of Richard Harrison in this difficult time.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Oct 26, 2014 - 05:50pm PT
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My condolences to all of you, his friends, who are suffering this loss right now. But especially to Lisa. The loss of a parent is a major shock - I cannot even imagine losing two so close together. I hope you all find some comfort in each other's company and in memories shared.
Phyl
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SicMic
climber
across the street from Marshall
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Oct 26, 2014 - 06:44pm PT
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RIP
Best wishes to Lisa and all his friends.
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crankster
Trad climber
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Oct 26, 2014 - 07:22pm PT
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Condolences to family and friends. Sounds like a great guy.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Oct 26, 2014 - 08:12pm PT
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Wow. I'm shocked to hear that Richard has died.
He was a great mentor, often climbing with us wannabees yet never having a need to make us aware of our status as something less than our accepted heroes of which he was one. Of all the Stonemasters he was one of the most humble and human (maybe the most humble and human). I think it just never occurred to him or was important to him that he was a better climber.
The very first time I went to Red Rocks to climb Richard insisted we (Guns and I) stay at his pad.
I remember setting out up "Frustration" on Suicide free solo with Richard just ahead. I felt like I was on belay.
He was a "climbers climber" in the most powerful sense of the phrase.
I feel incredible sadness especially for his daughter and family (and us).
Bad news.
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Double D
climber
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Oct 26, 2014 - 08:21pm PT
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So sorry to hear this. Man... he just emailed me via Lisa a couple of weeks ago to let me know he was back in Vegas and that we should get out sometime...
My condolences to Lisa and all his family and friends. Richard was one of the coolest, most stoked climbers ever. As was said up thread, he always was bagging new routes getting out.
It was an honor knowing and hanging with you bro...
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Oct 26, 2014 - 08:31pm PT
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Very sorry to hear this. Another legend passes.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Oct 26, 2014 - 08:33pm PT
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Yosemite Valley FAs
Greasy but Groovy 5.10d R/X FA 1974 John Long, Rick Accomazzo, Richard Harrison
Electric Ladyland 5.10a A4 VI FA 1975 Gib Lewis, Rick Accomazzo, Richard Harrison
Shake and Bake 5.10a X FA 1976 Rick Accomazzo, Richard Harrison
Spooky Tooth 5.10a X FA 1976 John Yablonski, Fred East, Richard Harrison
Starfire 5.10 X FA 1976 Rick Accomazzo, Richard Harrison
Said and Done 5.9 FA 1977 Bob Finn, John Yablonski, Richard Harrison, Don Reid
Elephantiasis 5.10d R FA 1977 John Yablonski, Richard Harrison
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Oct 26, 2014 - 08:56pm PT
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I had the pleasure first meeting in Josh in the early 80's also had the pleasure of an early ascent of Electric Ladyland & many other free climbs. You were always an inspiration to me. I wish your family and friends my condolences.
RIP
Mike
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Magic Ed
Trad climber
Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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Oct 26, 2014 - 09:05pm PT
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This is very sad news. Sincere condolences to his family and many friends.
I had the great honor of sharing a rope with him on many a route at Red Rocks and in Mexico.
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Harrison
climber
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Oct 26, 2014 - 10:30pm PT
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This is Lisa Harrison (Richard's daughter).
I appreciate your thoughts during this difficult time. I lost my two best friends this week when both my mom and dad passed. I enjoyed reading your postings & especially like looking through the pictures you have posted.
He was the true definition of a bad ass yet was the best father I could have asked for always pushing me to get the most out of my life. In so many ways he was a truly amazing man- he could fix anything, build anything, climb anything, and tell you about anything yet remained always humble. Although extremely accomplished in so many ways he was not quick to brag. I was lucky to learn so much from him. My love of climbing, the Nevada desert, dogs, punk rock, rat rods, and traveling I owe it all to him. My best times were spent in the Nevada desert listening to punk and climbing with my dad. My words could never put into justice the amazing man that my father was- as a climber, a person, and most importantly as my dad.
It's amazing how supportive and caring the entire climbing community has been during this time. I thank you all.
I will be working on a small gathering to honor both of my parents and will post the information on here within the next week.
I would love to have copies of any pictures you have- lisaharrisonnv@gmail.com
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