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Steve Grossman
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Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 12, 2016 - 10:38am PT
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I am hoping that Pete Gibbs will be able to come and talk about doing the FA of the first Grade V in the Canyon proper, The Grapevine Buttress. A long time guide and river runner Pete is most famous for designing the Gibbs Ascender. Originally created for use by cavers dealing with muddy ropes, the Gibbs soon found a wider application in expedition climbing as it works well on icy ropes too unlike Jumars.
The Grapevine Buttress rises right from the rivers edge and has been repeated a few times including an all free ascent involving Tommy Caldwell which was filmed as part of a sponsored trip. Has anyone seen this footage?
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 15, 2016 - 02:42pm PT
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Bump for adventure climbing.
There will be plenty of great stories at this gathering so don't miss it.
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Feb 16, 2016 - 08:27am PT
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I done't have stories of climbing in the Grand Canyon, but I do have few photos.
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the albatross
Gym climber
Flagstaff
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Feb 16, 2016 - 11:11am PT
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crunch, I just heard about your show on the Friday night before this event and am planning to attend. Have only glanced at your book, but enjoyed your tribute to my friend Layton.
If anyone was curious about why I wrote early on that this part of my life is rarely shared with strangers hopefully your question has been answered by some of the comments on this thread. Over this past weekend I slipped into a profound depression, as sad as I was when Brian's girlfriend called to tell me of his suicide. Fortunately, with the help of Grossman and several well timed emails and phone calls from close friends this dark part of my life was very short lived. I sent a PM to the person who has been bullying and mocking me and kindly asked him to back off. Anyway, it was during this time of pain and confusion that I deleted all the photos on this thread.
Steve and I have reached a good compromise, as brief a presentation as possible, a couple score of slides, documenting what has been accomplished in the magical wilderness of the VC. I hope it turns out ok.
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Feb 17, 2016 - 10:04am PT
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Bump for there Grand Canyon show.
And heads up that the fine folks at Flagstaff Climbing sweet-talked me into doing a show on Friday March 4, the evening right before the Templed Horizon Festival.
March, 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of an Arizona climbing “grand adventure”: the first ascent of 800-foot Spider Rock, in Canyon de Chelly. Expect some wild stories and colorful images of this and many more adventures on the desert towers of the Colorado Plateau.
The show features both historic highlights and some tales (some possible even true) of my own first ascents around the Fisher Towers and Canyonlands.
FREE event at Main Street Boulders
Friday, 7 pm, March 4, 2016
FREE! Wanderlust Keg for Adults.
Have a copy of Desert Towers: Fat Cat Summits and Kitty Litter Rock? Bring it to the event and get it signed by the author Steve ‘Crusher’ Bartlett!
I'll bring some copies of my book to sell, too.
Huge thanks to Flagstaff Climbing and to Steve Grossman. Looking forward to this, a great weekend!
Flagstaff Climbing's website with more details here:
http://flagstaffclimbing.com/4264-2/
The Facebook page for this event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/962067457206194/
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Feb 18, 2016 - 03:19pm PT
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pk_davidson
Trad climber
Albuquerque, NM
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Feb 18, 2016 - 05:35pm PT
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Hope you're bring signed books Crusher...
Bump for:
"I am pleased to announce that Jim Ohlman, Ken Walters and Robert Packard have been added to the list of speakers."
I'm not sure you could find 3 others whose combined mileage could match these guys. No offense to any of you other mad trompers.
Albert: Remember Rusty's presentation at the first festival? Not sure all understood the significance of that one. And maybe some won't get the choice of your order in the presentation but many will. You'll be among more kindred spirits at this event than I think you could find in any other rock show. You won't regret it... I know I won't regret hearing it. :-)
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 18, 2016 - 05:56pm PT
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Pete Gibbs and Eric Eliason are confirmed to come and talk about the Grapevine Buttress, a Grade V which rises straight up from the rivers edge. Many of the formations in the Grand Canyon have been climbed from both rim and river but this one takes wall gear so floating it in is the ticket even though you have to camp in the rocks.
This is really going to be fun so don't miss it!
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pk_davidson
Trad climber
Albuquerque, NM
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Feb 19, 2016 - 02:20am PT
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Good scores Steve!
As always,looking forward to it.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 19, 2016 - 07:56am PT
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We are still looking for images of Pegasus, Paul's excellent route on Mount Hayden if anyone knows of a repeat ascent. Contact either of us.
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Feb 19, 2016 - 10:53pm PT
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Cool formations near Peach Springs/Diamond Creek. Quite large, limestone.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 20, 2016 - 12:17pm PT
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Too funny Dwain!
Well Mike Sherrick can't make it but Pat Littlejohn sent me an excellent Powerpoint of the Book of Genesis so the show will go on!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 21, 2016 - 06:07pm PT
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Lots of room for adventure in this part of the world!
Compliments of the Library of Congress, 1928
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 25, 2016 - 01:36pm PT
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Dwain looks hungry so he should come to the Festival and sample some of the fine Cajun food being served up and sold by the good folks at BayouByYou at the MNA from 1:30-2:30pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The Food Truck will set up in the MNA parking lot and Tricia and J.D. will be serving food for the lunch hour break between presentations to save folks the hassle of running around to get a bite to eat.
See you there!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 28, 2016 - 12:26pm PT
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Bump with less than a week to go...
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Feb 29, 2016 - 08:18am PT
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At Toroweap, there's acres of vertical choss, untouched, that make the Black Canyon look friendly.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 1, 2016 - 03:40pm PT
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With a bit of luck Karl Karlstrom will be joining us and spend a little time on Sunday talking about the age of the Grand Canyon geologically speaking as he has spent decades doing research there.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 4, 2016 - 04:18pm PT
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For anyone planning on paying at the door tomorrow, please bring cash to speed up processing. $20 gets you in.
The Museum of Northern Arizona opens at 9 am so please come before 10 am so that we can get started on time. Once you enter the museum ask for the auditorium and you can check in at a table in the hallway near the doors.
See you there!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 5, 2016 - 06:47am PT
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Adventure climbing bump.
Come on down!
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DesertRatExpeditions
Trad climber
Flagstaff, Arizona
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This was truly an incredible event. Many thanks to Steve for all the work he put in to get all these incredible individuals in one room.
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