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ElCapPirate
Big Wall climber
Reno, Nevada
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May 22, 2014 - 06:47am PT
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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May 22, 2014 - 07:14am PT
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nice ammon.
a nice glimpse of your's and richie's travels.
i dreamed of this before i learned
of richie's passing,
but now that i've heard
some of his tales,
i am committed to
purchasing a case a scotch,
an a new pair of boots.
and i'm gonna start out at glacier point,
and begin an eastward solo sojourn
until either the case of scotch,
the new boots, or the liver
waives the white flag.
not this year.
or probably not the next.
i gotta see my offspring into,
i don't, somewhere, first.
or maybe i'll take one of my
daughters with me.
if their keen.
we'll have to tell mom
that we're spending the
summer at bible camp.
wink. winky.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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May 22, 2014 - 10:28am PT
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I'm terrible with names and didn't realize who this was till I saw Tom's tribute and Ammon's photos
I only met Richie barely. I would see him around everywhere in the valley, C4, the bridge, base of el-cap or riding a bike somewhere. I only talked to him a couple times but he was friendly as could be to this stranger. As often as not I'd see him in a group of the valley local monkeys and having a lively conversation. Instantly recognizable , super fit and sunbaked.
He just seemed like a part of the Valley, like he belonged there.
Words seem inadequate but I am trying to wish those who knew him best and loved him most a bit of peace and joy as they remember him.
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velvet!
Trad climber
La Cochitaville
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May 22, 2014 - 01:34pm PT
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Bump for Richie
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TMayse
climber
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May 22, 2014 - 02:36pm PT
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Mark, Rich and I were hanging out at the valley cafeteria one morning when conversation turned to what our brothers did for work. I told him that my brothers life was living in the executive world and there was no way I could do that... Rich said that he had just visited with you and that you had asked him how he started his day? He said with this big smiling grin "After getting up I usually go for a mountain bike ride, then smoke a bowl before going bouldering". He said you were blown away by that! We both laughed and continued with conversation about our families. I really enjoyed your brothers company Mark, he was a super nice person that loved his family and friends. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Richie will be missed big time.
~Tony Mayse
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Manley
Trad climber
Kentucky, living in St. Louis
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May 22, 2014 - 07:00pm PT
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Here's one for you of the beautiful mad man in his element, having just sent the 2nd ascent of the crux pitch of Dave Turner's "Atlantis" on the Captain:
[Click to View YouTube Video]
(I've got many more videos and great photos from that week to share too- more to come :-)
I am grateful to have known Rich- he and I endured a week on El Capitan together in 2008 on the 2nd ascent effort of Atlantis- I learned a lot in the Vertical with Rich, and even more in his consistent response to every soul he met with absolute love and joy, passion and acceptance. He introduced an untold number of people of all ages to the wonders of the great Sierra's, and has made a bigger impact with his kind spirit than people may ever fully realize.
On a beautiful afternoon last September, it was the day before he turned 50 years old. I was hanging out in my favorite place on the planet- below El Cap with my son Manley Feinberg III and friend Chris West. Our amazing day was made even brighter by a surprise "MANLEY!!! MANLEY!!! WAZ UP MAN!!!!!" from deep within the woods, then the vagabond Vertical mad man himself gave me the kind of bear hug you cherish forever, especially when you realize it was your last on earth to receive from him.
Climb on my friend!
I've still got you On Belay in my heart and mind Rich!!!\
Manley
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ElCapPirate
Big Wall climber
Reno, Nevada
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May 22, 2014 - 10:28pm PT
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Richie and I were jumping out at the CSC dz around '07 screwing around on the lawn in between loads and Richie hears this train coming.
He looks at me and yells, "Hurry Run" and takes off running towards the train. Like a dumbass, I follow. We're both running and the train is getting closer, I have no idea what Richie's plan was. There were double tracks and there was already a train parked on the far tracks. We get to the first tracks and Rich jumps between the two tracks.
"Hurry or you're going to get hit", he shouts over the noise of the train. I jump in between... Like a dumbass. And have our backs plastered to the parked train as the other one sped past us blaring the horn. The next five minutes we held on for our lives trying not to get sucked under the fast moving train.
After it went by I looked and Richie and said, "that might be the most stupid thing I've ever done". He just says, "yup, but it sure makes you feel alive. Don't it? Now, let's go jump!"
Our low pull contests were always amusing, as well! Haahaa
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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May 22, 2014 - 11:03pm PT
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the best way to die
is with life in the bag.
it sounds like richie
carried a torch.
none of this bullshite kicking stones
down economic highways,
gettin lost in your own attic
as you sink into financial records.
none of this bullshite counting
coins or whatever the hell it is that
a,a. imparts,
just a reckless life,
managed with requisite responsibility but no more.
each day building one to stand behind.
i lament my inclination to follow
the dumb suit
and hyper-focus on my role as a father
and as bread-winner,
i'm just an accomplished drunk.
but that's not all.
i intend for a well-rounded life
spent hanging my rotten toes
over the edge of absurdity.
bludgeon the day upon you.
if you f*#king worship it
and treat it like a flower,
you will die disappointed.
and your venerable kids,
with open eyes and watching you,
will learn to surrender to ignorance,
rather than raising to meet new fears.
good boy, richie.
i look up to you and yours.
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Kalimon
Social climber
Ridgway, CO
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May 22, 2014 - 11:37pm PT
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RIP Richie . . . we should cherish every moment with anyone, anything, anywhere . . . for it may be the last.
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Ironmanof Photography
Big Wall climber
San Diego
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May 23, 2014 - 01:18am PT
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Richie, myself and several others took on the Diving Board two weeks ago and what a time it was. An image that eluded me for over twenty years finally was captured thanks to The Dude. Here is our video sharing some of those amazing moments we had. I wish I recorded the conversations we had about the larger brotherhood (All of you reading here)... Hope the video brings that Richie Love!
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdWIDQrVu1w&feature=em-upload_owner]
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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May 23, 2014 - 11:51am PT
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I met this fellow last year and I was immediately drawn to him as a very dedicated follower of his own way.
It is such a thing which brings home how dangerous our craft is, even in the most benign-seeming places.
He'll get along well with Blitzo, no doubt.
My condolences to the folks who knew him on a daily basis.
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BrentA
Gym climber
Roca Rojo
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May 23, 2014 - 12:23pm PT
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The memorial for Richie is this SUNDAY????
Please confirm location/time.
Thanks.
Brent
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Sierraclimbs
Big Wall climber
CA
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May 23, 2014 - 02:07pm PT
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It's tomorrow, Saturday at noon. Cathedral Beach : )
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ryankelly
Trad climber
el portal
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May 23, 2014 - 07:19pm PT
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See all who can make it tomorrow.
Yeah Richie! These stories and photos are great.
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ElCapPirate
Big Wall climber
Reno, Nevada
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May 23, 2014 - 11:07pm PT
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Give lots of love and hugs at the memorial. Seems these memorial events happen too fast and most of us cant get to them.
Love you BRO!!!
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Regan
Big Wall climber
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May 24, 2014 - 05:20am PT
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I just found this sad message...
Richie was one of a toughest guy I ever met and he had truly big wall spirit
Thank you for inspiration.
RIP, respect, thanks God , I met you Richie
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Handjam Belay
Gym climber
expat from the truth
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May 24, 2014 - 03:01pm PT
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Cheers my friend.
All my love. Glad you were my friend.
Thanks for the moments we shared. All real as a mofo.
...as a kite right now. RIP dawg.
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Manley
Trad climber
Kentucky, living in St. Louis
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May 24, 2014 - 08:54pm PT
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Here's one for the West Coast Celebration of Rich's life today-
Much love to all of you who are there or anywhere else on the planet today, thinking of our man Rich and the joy he brought us in his 50 years on our planet....
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
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May 25, 2014 - 08:55am PT
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Wish I had known him,
Bump for the real deal!!!!!
Condolences to his friends and family.
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