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BASE104
Social climber
An Oil Field
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Oct 29, 2013 - 10:16am PT
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Ammon has been living the life non-stop for sooooo long. I don't know anyone with his caliber of accomplishments other than Dean Potter, who also climbs and jumps.
Yeah, the foot is bad, but if they can save it, great. Modern prosthetics are also very good, and wouldn't slow him down much.
If you watch that video and how calm he was, well, that is pretty f*#king amazing. Totally calm. I really liked the "Sorry Mom...."
Let's all hoist one for the pirate.
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Oct 29, 2013 - 10:16am PT
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Whoa dude, all the best in your recovery. That you seem so cavalier about it is a bit of a mind blower. All the best to you.
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Powder
Trad climber
the Flower Box
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Oct 29, 2013 - 10:22am PT
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To world's toughest pirate,
Best wishes , heal up, and have a full recovery!!
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Oct 29, 2013 - 10:25am PT
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I think it's a given that Ammon gets the most G.N.A.R points of all time.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Oct 29, 2013 - 10:26am PT
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Whoa.... that's gnarly. Heal up quick brother!
Arrrrgh!
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MisterE
climber
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Oct 29, 2013 - 10:28am PT
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Heal fast and well, Ammon!
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tinker b
climber
the commonwealth
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Oct 29, 2013 - 10:29am PT
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when i first started to read this, i was hoping it was last years accident until i saw the date.
shit bro. i am so glad to hear you still have a foot. remember that you are super human and have healing powers beyond comprehension.
sending healing thoughts from sardenia.
big love,
jo-lynne
and i guess i can no longer call you too domestic for a pirate.
and give us an address to send cards and grogg
i just watched the video (turning away when your foot apeared). you are the toughest mother f*#ker i know. unbelievable.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Oct 29, 2013 - 10:32am PT
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Yuck!
Hang in there. If you are looking for a good orthopedic surgeon PM me.
That was Mineral Canyon?
It is haunted by Earl Redfern's ghost.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Oct 29, 2013 - 10:53am PT
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Thanks for the update Ammon. That you even took the time during this to answer so many questions you knew folks would have is a very cool thing. I'm as impressed by your consideration for others as I am by your ability to keep it together. Badass on a lot of levels.
Really sucked reading the first lines of the OPs post last night..kind of stuff you dread hearing.
You know we are all pulling for a fantastic recovery.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Oct 29, 2013 - 10:55am PT
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Also have not met you, but would not mind meeting you in one piece! Good luck with recovering and stay safe!
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Oct 29, 2013 - 10:57am PT
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This has pushed you over the top to be officially the most badass dude on the planet.
Most people would be screaming and freaking out and the most we get out of THE pirate is a quick "it hurts".
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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Oct 29, 2013 - 10:59am PT
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Geez! I just met my new hero. You are tough and calm at the same time. I can't believe you weren't just freaking out and crying like the baby I know I would be. But you also seemed to know exactly what was going on. I don't think you have too much to learn from this; rather we are all fortunate to learn from you. You'll do what you do which is live an extraordinary life I'm sure.
Take care,
Arne
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WBraun
climber
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Oct 29, 2013 - 11:09am PT
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Holy sh!t !!!!!
That one is baaaaddd!!!!
I've seen a few like that.
One guy with both like that after a ground fall.
Ammon you're tough m'fuker though.
Those doctors did a magnificent job putting you (Humphrey Dumphrey) back together again.
Best wishes to your complete recovery .......
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Oct 29, 2013 - 11:11am PT
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All the best Ammon. Hope the foot heals up okay.
Sorry the desert treated you so bad!
Crusher
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kaholatingtong
Trad climber
Nevada City
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Oct 29, 2013 - 11:12am PT
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Ammon, we never met and I often just lurk but in this case I feel compelled. I know everyone is saying this here but I cant help myself. You are one BADASS MOFO, and that calm head might have saved your life. without hearing specific details on your surgery, let me be the first to welcome you into the world of metal enhanced bionics. Welcome to the cool club. Just do your PT and you will be doing your sh#t again all in good time.
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High Fructose Corn Spirit
Gym climber
Potemkin Village
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Oct 29, 2013 - 11:22am PT
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So, the question is; Do we stand up and take the risks and have a blast enjoying our passion? Or, do we hide in the shadows, being afraid of what might happen if we are so bold to follow our dreams?
You ARE a modern day Teddy Roosevelt. Respect to you, big time. You exemplify human strength.
Best wishes for a full recovery.
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canyoncat
Social climber
SoCal
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Oct 29, 2013 - 11:26am PT
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Dude, if there are men out there who are harder than you, I'm not sure I want to know about 'em. Totally hard core and bad to the bone ;)
Best wishes for a complete recovery!!!
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Oct 29, 2013 - 11:38am PT
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Whoa...holy sh#t balls.
Ammon... heal up fast...keep that fine spirit up!
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rwedgee
Ice climber
canyon country,CA
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Oct 29, 2013 - 12:07pm PT
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Wow !! I thought Largo's was bad. Way to keep it together in a bad situation. I hope you have a fast and full recovery.
Just curious...are you insured and what does something like that cost ?
My old GF had a bad break to the tune of $36K, no insurance.
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A5scott
Trad climber
Chicago
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Oct 29, 2013 - 12:10pm PT
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Please get better soon man! prayers and mojo sent! I wanna see you riding the high seas of granite! heal fast, like you always do!
scott
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