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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Just scrolled through all your Threads pictures. It was neat to see the younger peeps that attended the party and were looking intently at all the gear etc.
Thought came to mind that perhaps a spark was kindled for another great climbing visionary. Kuddos.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 5, 2008 - 08:43pm PT
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Thanks Lynne,
You are always so upbeat. I like your attitude and can't wait to meet you next month.
Ken
P.S. If you place your tent strategically, you won't have to move.
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tinker b
climber
your local park
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i know some of those little girls checking out the gear...they are the future ...the future is bright...i love the pictures of ruby...
the exhibit gave me chills...once again well done ken
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 5, 2008 - 11:51pm PT
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Thank you tinker b.
I wonder who you are. I am sure we've met.
Ken
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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We still await the millennial day! Mighty close at 950 and rising. Fantastic attendance, Ken!
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Don't tell me that SG has gone fundie, and wants to be raptured or some such. Millenarians are so dull. :-)
Besides, I reckon at the FaceLift we can just troop in and out - 2,000 in a day doesn't seem too much to hope for.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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After the Rapture can I have your six inch Bong?!?
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 11, 2008 - 01:06am PT
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The gift that keeps on giving....From the earliest days of the Stanford Alpine Club this classic Ulf Ramm-Ericson photo of Bud Gates and Al Baxter contemplating the Flake Pitch on Lower Cathedral Spire. From John Rawlings and Glen Denny's wonderful history of the SAC,1999.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 11, 2008 - 01:15am PT
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Hey Steve,
Here is one from the first ascent.
Ken
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 12, 2008 - 12:32am PT
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How many ascents of the two Spires do you have chronicled Ken? Any early summit registers survive?
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 17, 2008 - 03:57pm PT
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Tarver bump....
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Aug 17, 2008 - 08:30pm PT
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Very, very cool post. Love the history of Yosemite climbing, it was mandatory learning for me when I was beginning to climb. No one told me to, but just felt this"obligation" to learn about those who set the seeds for me. I can't WAIT to see this on my next trip to the Valley.
Peace
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 17, 2008 - 11:18pm PT
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I pity the fool that misses it! You won't be disappointed.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 17, 2008 - 11:29pm PT
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Steve,
I have no idea what happened to the Summit Registers. Richard Leonard's guidebook which is currently on display documents the first 6 or 7 ascents including the first female ascent of Higher Spire by Olive Dyer. I cannot access it right now or I would scan it. There are others here that have a copy and perhaps they could.
Ken
P.S. Good job on the Tarver interview among other things.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 17, 2008 - 11:54pm PT
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A Summit Register would be cool! So would this flag! Jules and Bestor are holding.
Ken
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 17, 2008 - 11:57pm PT
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Looks like a quick dry mesh sports flag!
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2008 - 12:01am PT
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You are right Steve. I wonder what kind of transparent materials they had available in 1934 besides birthday suits.
Ken
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Aug 18, 2008 - 12:03am PT
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It looks a lot like mosquito netting. Perhaps ihateplastic and his fashion mavens would consider making some clothing out of it, at next year's OR.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2008 - 12:15am PT
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Mighty Hiker,
I love your vocabulary. I have not heard the word maven in a long time. Perhaps you are a word maven yourself.
Ken
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2008 - 12:31am PT
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Another historical photo from the Lower Cathedral Spire Notebook. Labor Day 1934. The second ascent of Higher was happening at the same time. You can't see them yet.
Ken
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