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rockfax
Jul 29, 2002, 4:14 PM
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I was wondering. Does anyone have any climbing role models and if so who?
My climbing role models aren't necessarily top climbers, but climbers who can balance climbing with the rest of their life, don't get too obsessive, have a diverse range of interests and have a great love of the outdoors.
You've probably never heard of any of them, most of them are friends of mine......James Wilson, a climbing shop owner, father annd husband, ornnothologist, climber and who fights tirelessly for Wildernness protection.
Bob Harrinngton, excellent all-round climber (alpinist, boulderer, sport climber) father, wit and full time hydrologist for our County.
Alan James, husband, father of three, climber, guidebook/web guru, excellent climber and drinker of fine Belgium beers.
.....and mi Scottish mate, Jerry Handren who is still going strong at 40+ in the alpine and sport arenas.
If I was to choose a professional climber it would be someone like Peter Croft or Lynn Hill and the Brits Kevin Thaw and Leo Houlding : top notch all-round climbing atheletes and humble people, know how to have a good time, they smile a lot and are very professional.
Anyone got any climbing role models?
Mick
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diarmid
Jul 29, 2002, 4:19 PM
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Two: one is Alex Lowe, not just because of his ability and accomplishments, but also because of his generous character and ability to inspire; the other is Stephen Parrott - a good friend and belay who is probably one of the craziest (and shaggiest) MFers to ever play on gritstone - for always helping me to push my limits.
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sharmagod
Jul 29, 2002, 4:35 PM
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Yeah I also have a couple.....
1) Dan Fost - Sick climber.Best in Newfoundland and has such very down to earth personality.
2) Greg Foote - Another sick climber who has such a great attitude.
Greg is about my height (maybe a bit taller) so its always cool to watch him climb whereas Dan is tall and lanky.
Both are incredible to watch....but thats just my opinion.
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wildtrail
Jul 29, 2002, 5:28 PM
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Harding, Steckler, Anker, passthepitonspete (because he is cool and kicks serious aid ass), and most of all, myself.
Steve
I'd also like to add Twight. Definitely Marc Twight.
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sparky
Jul 29, 2002, 5:43 PM
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my found my mate and he is outrageous dude
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climbsomething
Jul 29, 2002, 7:27 PM
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in no particular order: Lynn Hill (short girls are cool), Pete for keeping me sane on the rock (or close enough), and my friend Andria for her cool head and fearlessness. :-D
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jhwnewengland
Jul 29, 2002, 7:33 PM
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John Joline, my first teacher, is about 50 and climbs 5.11 or 12 trad. He is a great person who has found a way to keep climbing seriously throughout his life and who is selfless in his desire to teach the sport to people like me. Cool guy.
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crackaddict
Jul 29, 2002, 8:04 PM
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I would have to say Dean Potter, Ron Kauk, and Peter Croft. They all are laid back, climb hard and have made thier own styles.
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doosh
Jul 29, 2002, 11:33 PM
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There is the hella sick strong kids fromTexas that noone ever heard about.
Try to do his routes.
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rockfax
Jul 29, 2002, 11:38 PM
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There's a hellauvalot of good climbers from around the world who you've never heard of.
Especially in Eastern Europe
Try to do their routes.
Mick
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doosh
Jul 29, 2002, 11:44 PM
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Unless their routes are 90 foot long horizontal limestone roof cracks (no that girl will NOT EVER SEND THIS .14+ CRACK!!!) I am not interested.
Besides, who wants to go to Eastern Europe ANYWAYS ??
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ergophobe
Jul 29, 2002, 11:52 PM
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Walter Bonatti
Charlie Porter
Also Alan Steck, not for what he's done, but for what he's doing today and his attitude while doing it at seventy-something and post heart attack. A couple of years ago a friend was climbing with Steck when it appeared that, at 70+ and post heart-attack, he would have to do a gearless bivy after a long day. As the realization dawned, my friend asked "Alan, how do you feel?"
Steck replied: "Stoic".
I think that's the thing that I admire about all those guys - they just went out and did it and if things went wrong and they didn't have the right gear and so on and so on, they did it anyway.
Tom
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doosh
Jul 29, 2002, 11:53 PM
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70+ ?
Number chaser...
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climbinganne
Jul 30, 2002, 12:54 AM
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hmmmmm....how did this get on the front page...someone is so bored!!!!!!!
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climbingjunky
Jul 30, 2002, 1:12 AM
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my role model...hmmm... dont really have a real life one but, I'd have to say spiderman. He can climb better than anyone I've seen and he protects the good people of this world from all the lousy criminals! ...LOL
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scotia
Aug 1, 2002, 4:32 AM
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Dave Graham, Steph Davis, Dean Potter,and Tommy Caldwell.
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jono13
Aug 1, 2002, 4:40 AM
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scott milton! jordan wright, peter croft, dave graham
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rmiller
Aug 1, 2002, 4:45 AM
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Role model? I don't know them, so I can't say. But, I do respect their accomplishments!
Layton Kor
Steve Hong
Jim Bridwell
Huntley Ingalls
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webster_max
Aug 1, 2002, 6:33 AM
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it would have to be Jenna Jameson. She doesn't climb but i live in the hope that one day i'll take her climbing and then make a film with her. ooooohhh
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climber_dude
Aug 1, 2002, 8:13 AM
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probably lynn hill (even though i never met her) because she is short and can accomplish so much lynn hill your an inspiration to all us short people
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wonder1978
Aug 1, 2002, 8:20 PM
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Dan osman, not exactly as a role model but there's something about what he's done that deserves admiration. My friend Oliver fell over 40 feet while soloing in the south of France and lived to tell the tale and is still climbing hard in squamish right now. Not exactly a role model but pretty impressive nonetheless. If you read this Oli, keep it up, I'll teach you a few tricks when you head back home he, he, he.
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rock_diva
Aug 1, 2002, 10:11 PM
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Steph Davis... someday I want to solo up Coyne Crack... follow in her footsteps!
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mikedano
Aug 1, 2002, 10:24 PM
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My role model is Doosh, who actually posted a picture of himself and his muscles (in another forum) as proof that he could climb a V9 boulder route.
HILARIOUS.
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elvislegs
Aug 1, 2002, 10:34 PM
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I repect different climbers for different reasons.
Ed Viesters: for staying alive for his wife and family although he's been in some incredible situations
Alex Lowe (r.i.p.): for his attitude and training ethic.
Alex Huber: for freeing routes most people can't aid.
Dan Osman (r.i.p.): for dealing with fear and commitment on a level that almost no other has.
Abbott King: for being my friend and teaching me about climbing. (you created a monster dude)
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marks
Aug 3, 2002, 8:39 AM
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j dawes-for what he did in the 80's
l houlding-just because he's crazy
malc smith-no need to comment
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