Trip Report
old man climbing
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Monday June 29, 2015 8:47am
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I am now 70 years (1945) of age and retrospecting 40 years of climbing, mostly in the alps, spain, africa, south america and yosemite of course too, I have a lot of climbing meters in my bag ...
after making stills I changed to videos since movies give a much better impression of the climb and the environment, unfortunately all my old deeds are not recorded, but that does not matter: what counts is the contemporary moment and your own gained personal experience on a rock trip - what others experience is their asset and shapes their own personality, not mine.
all what I can say now is WOW to the many physical efforts of others and thanks god I am not driven anymore by success and not depending on acknowledgments of others and can enjoy climbing in a relaxed mood ...
here some links to enjoy for climbers mainly focused on north america rocks:
[ Click to View YouTube Video]
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here more videos on different playlist (unfortunatley language mostly german)
https://www.youtube.com/user/mescalito69/videos
natallia
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About the Author
Henry is a trad & sport climber from Munich, Germany. |
Comments
this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Jun 29, 2015 - 09:22am PT
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Awesome, looks like I have many videos from you to watch. Big thanks for posting them here.
The two I just watched are very good.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 29, 2015 - 09:02am PT
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I like your vision....what only counts is the contemporary moment and the personal experience.
Too many climbers compare themselves to others, or worse, to their own achievements from earlier days.
Keep on showing the way!
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Jun 29, 2015 - 10:06am PT
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fun, thought I saw some Didder footage in there.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Jun 29, 2015 - 10:51am PT
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This oldster greatly appreciates - and thoroughly enjoyed - your trip report, and the philosophy behind it. Thanks much.
John
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Jun 29, 2015 - 12:16pm PT
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now is WOW to the many physical efforts of others and thanks god I am not driven anymore by success and not depending on acknowledgments of others and can enjoy climbing in a relaxed mood ...
Amen, long may you climb....thanks for posting.
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Jun 29, 2015 - 12:24pm PT
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Excellent... Thanks!
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L
climber
Just livin' the dream
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Jun 29, 2015 - 12:28pm PT
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I loved the swingin' pig in the second video.
Thanks for posting these and keep 'em coming!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jun 29, 2015 - 01:15pm PT
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What all the above said.
But I liked the music, too!
Stay off your rocker!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jun 29, 2015 - 01:49pm PT
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Get him and Fred Becky together!!!
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Jun 29, 2015 - 02:07pm PT
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Just what the doctor ordered- great climbing
and a view of what matters. The joy one finds while climbing.
Perfect timing, It will be well remembered,
Thank You,
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jun 29, 2015 - 02:42pm PT
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Vielen Dank! Herrlich!
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greyghost
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV
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Jun 29, 2015 - 06:03pm PT
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Impressive. I'll be 70 next year and still actively climbing.
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jonnyrig
climber
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Jun 29, 2015 - 09:49pm PT
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I hope I make 70. If I'm still climbing too... bonus. Thanks for keeping it real.
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10b4me
Social climber
Lida Junction
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Jun 29, 2015 - 09:57pm PT
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Thanks for the trip reports.
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mcreel
climber
Barcelona
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Jun 30, 2015 - 12:03am PT
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Thanks! I see you've climbed at a few places in Spain. I can highly recommend Catalunya for just about any type of climbing, if it happens to be a convenient destination sometime.
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Jun 30, 2015 - 06:56am PT
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Two thumbs up!
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