Trip Report
The Old Man and The Mountain
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Wednesday June 11, 2014 2:32pm
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My best buddy just turned 70 in dog years but just like Donini he is still going strong.
His only problem is that he has started having seizures about once a month. I use to bring him to work with me but I'm worried he might hurt himself while I'm busy so he stays home a lot now.
Now any free time I have I dedicate it to him. He loves the moutains and digs the snow.
We attempted a peak the other day but got turned back due to too much snow.
We went for a swim instead.
The next day we headed up for a different summit.
Haystack Rock just over 11,000ft elevation.
It's a bunch of loose talus but Slack has four wheel drive and tends not to knock rocks down on me.
A view of the mountain we tried to climb the day before.
It took us about an hour and a half to summit.
On our way down I blew out a flop about a mile or so from the car.
We got back to the car just as the sun was setting.
I love this dude. He'll always be my little buddy. May we have many more summits in the future.
Cheers!
The Larry
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About the Author
The Larry is a climber from Moab, UT. |
Comments
Wayno
Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
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Jun 11, 2014 - 04:20pm PT
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Great stuff, Larry. I can totally appreciate your sentiment.
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le_bruce
climber
Oakland, CA
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Jun 11, 2014 - 04:22pm PT
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A++++++++. Thank you for that, absolutely loved it. My gal is getting up in age, too, will be 9 this summer. Long may they run!
Dogs = purest of hearts in the history of life on Earth.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jun 11, 2014 - 04:38pm PT
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Keep dragging Larry up the peaks, Slack!
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RyanD
climber
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Jun 11, 2014 - 05:42pm PT
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Awesome the Larry.
Sounds like Slack has a great life & a good buddy in you.
I like this alot le Bruce. So true!
Dogs = purest of hearts in the history of life on Earth.
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losbill2
climber
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Jun 11, 2014 - 05:45pm PT
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Hands-down the best trip report ever! Thanks for sharing. By the way my password on this site is the name of my husky who passed many years ago.
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overwatch
climber
Arizona
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Jun 11, 2014 - 06:03pm PT
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Sorry about the seizures they are tough to watch. A stray border collie showed up on my doorstep one day that people had dumped. I couldn't figure out why until she started having seizures from Addison's disease.
I was able to manage it for about a year but then I had to have her put down. this on top of having to put down my own dog the year before. nothing has ever hurt that bad except maybe my best friend getting murdered.
I swore I would never do it again but here I am attached to my brothers old dog because I take care of him all the time.
yes there is definitely something about dogs that will bring the softness out of just about anybody
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Jun 11, 2014 - 06:07pm PT
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Larry, Slack may be the softest, best looking heeler in the world, after mine of course! All dogs should be so fortunate to own such dedicated and responsive humans. Three cheers for Slack and his human!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Jun 11, 2014 - 06:26pm PT
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Nice the Larry!
Slack is very handsome.
So good you have each other.
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Edge
Trad climber
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Jun 11, 2014 - 07:18pm PT
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Thanks for the share, the Larry. Good stuff!
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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Jun 11, 2014 - 08:19pm PT
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Funny le Bruce I've always thought my dog was a much better person than myself. This TR made me think of my dog who will also be 9 this year, perfect The Larry. Thanks.
Oh yeah, sorry to hear about your hiking boots.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jun 11, 2014 - 08:23pm PT
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Beautiful photos and a wonderful friend!
Thank you for the story.
You hiked the fuking mountain in flip-flops????
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I am truely impressed.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Jun 11, 2014 - 08:39pm PT
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Good looking dog. Wish him many years of going up peaks with you!
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E Robinson
Trad climber
Salinas, CA
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Jun 11, 2014 - 09:39pm PT
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Big smile
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Jun 11, 2014 - 10:39pm PT
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Respect. My buddy is 13 or 14 now in human years. I cherish every romp. Thanks for sharing the TR. Sorry about the flip flop.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jun 11, 2014 - 10:58pm PT
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Awesomeness is upon you both.
Great TR!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, Bozeman, the ocean, or ?
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Jun 11, 2014 - 11:26pm PT
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Slack and Larry...a Moab classic!
Susan
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Jun 11, 2014 - 11:34pm PT
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cool
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
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Jun 12, 2014 - 04:02am PT
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Nice looking dog, does he drink PBR. ?????
Blown flip flop= full on epic!!!!
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California, living in The Old Pueblo
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Jun 12, 2014 - 07:25am PT
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That was really quite beautiful, Larry... Thank you for sharing with us.
~peace
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Jun 12, 2014 - 09:24am PT
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Don't need a cooler when there is snow on top. Need to take some boards next time.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 12, 2014 - 09:34am PT
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Very cool Larry!!
I once blew a flop like that coming off the Chief. It was one with the plastic circle holding the strap through a hole in the sole. I managed to cobble it back together with some drink box plasic straws i just happened to have in my bag. I worked.... Kinda... I only buy flops with the strap sewn to the sole now!
Slack is looking good! You're a good human.. I love dogs, but i'm too selfish with my time and don't wanna be a sh!tty human...
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Jun 12, 2014 - 09:38am PT
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Looks like a great friend to have Larry.
Family comes first!
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Michelle
Social climber
1187 Hunterwasser
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Jun 12, 2014 - 10:34am PT
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That puppy picture is too cute!
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The Larry
climber
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Author's Reply
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Jun 12, 2014 - 11:56am PT
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Thanks for the kind comments everyone.
More puppy pics.
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crusher
climber
Santa Monica, CA
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Jun 12, 2014 - 09:55pm PT
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Awwwww, love doggies and especially heelers and corgis. Great pics, love the puppy shots!
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Stewart Johnson
Gym climber
top lake
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Jun 12, 2014 - 09:59pm PT
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Love dogs....
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jun 12, 2014 - 10:02pm PT
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I love those baby Slack pics!
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The Larry
climber
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Author's Reply
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Jun 12, 2014 - 10:11pm PT
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I wish I had more Jaybro.
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jonnyrig
climber
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Jun 13, 2014 - 08:45am PT
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My dogs getn old too, but we still get out. Nice TR.
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kaholatingtong
Trad climber
The fake McCoy from nevernever land.
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Jun 13, 2014 - 11:25am PT
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damn, totally thought i commented here before. i quite enjoyed this unique TR, cheers.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, Bozeman, the ocean, or ?
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Jun 13, 2014 - 11:29am PT
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Baby Slack! Baby Slack! Cute Baby Alert!
Susan
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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Jul 23, 2015 - 09:37am PT
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Slack and The Larry bump. Hope you guys are doing good.
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Jul 23, 2015 - 09:50am PT
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Miss those two on the forum.
So does The Donald
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