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flamer
Sep 2, 2004, 4:00 PM
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A good friend of mine had his entire rack(including all his aid gear) stolen at lumpy ridge a couple of days ago.
It was all in a big green and black North face pack, that was stashed up near twin owls. It was apparently well hidden up on a ledge where only climbers might have found it.
He stashed it at 7PM on Aug. 31st then returned at 3PM Sept. 1st(the next day) and it was gone.
The gear would include full aid stuff(aiders daisy's etc.) Full rack(cams nut's etc), a rope, climbing shoes, a harness, and lots of other goodies.
All gear was marked with blue and brown tape. The hooks and beaks where spray painted brown. If somebody turns up with a bunch of "new" used gear looking like this please do the right thing!!
Anyone with any info please contact me!
josh
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timstich
Sep 2, 2004, 4:02 PM
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Sheesh. That's a drag. Hope he finds his gear. Post up some gear descriptions, marking colors, etc.
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nthusiastj
Sep 2, 2004, 4:03 PM
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That's pretty fecked up! What kind of self respecting climber would steal a whole pack? Booty is one thing, but damn!
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timstich
Sep 2, 2004, 4:10 PM
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People sometimes retrieve packs and rationalize this saying, "They must have forgotten it." They then post a note on their local gym bulletin board and wait a week. After that, the gears makes its way into their pack. It's the theif in denial.
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flamer
Sep 2, 2004, 4:11 PM
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In reply to: Sheesh. That's a drag. Hope he finds his gear. Post up some gear descriptions, marking colors, etc.
Post was edited to include marking's.
josh
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killclimbz
Sep 2, 2004, 4:14 PM
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Yeah, that is complete BS if some climbers actually stole it. I would check climbinboulder.com. See if you can get a posting on the front page about it. It seems that one of their primary functions has been a lost and found board. Hopefully this was just a mistake.
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cdb1386
Sep 2, 2004, 4:15 PM
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Good luck on finding your stuff
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flamer
Sep 2, 2004, 4:20 PM
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It's not my stuff, but it does belong to a very good friend so I take it personal.
He is very well known in the Estes area and has the word out. He's also active on CB.com so I'm guessing he's got that covered as well.
He asked me to put the word out down here(denver) and that's what I'm trying to do....
If you see someone with gear matching the description(especially the painted hooks/beaks) please let me know.
My buddy isn't able to replace this stuff, and climbing well you know...
josh
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michaelmcguinn
Sep 2, 2004, 10:55 PM
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Rocky Mountian National Park has experienced quite a few incidents like this one during the summer. I wouldn't leave my stuff anywhere: Longs, Lumpy, Petit.
MM
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flamer
Sep 3, 2004, 6:32 AM
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Bump!!!!
josh
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whistleblower
Sep 3, 2004, 8:38 AM
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Well, if you're going to litter, you have to anticipate that someone might clean up after you.
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flamer
Sep 3, 2004, 2:59 PM
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In reply to: Well, if you're going to litter, you have to anticipate that someone might clean up after you.
You're a jackhole.
And you've given me the perfect opportunity to bump this to the front page.
josh
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organic
Sep 3, 2004, 3:13 PM
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Dude lost a lot maybe we should all chip in some money and buy him some gear. I will donate. This is of course if his gear is not found.
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alpnclmbr1
Sep 3, 2004, 3:22 PM
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Has he filed a report with the rangers?
I had a friend go through a similiar experience a few years ago.
Haulbag on broadway in winter. Three gumbies took it, one of them died shortly later, the other two eventually returned most of the gear from out of state no less.(they talked about what they did, so word got out)
The ranger helped a lot.
Hope it turns out well.
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flamer
Sep 3, 2004, 7:32 PM
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In reply to: Haulbag on broadway in winter. Three gumbies took it, one of them died shortly later, the other two eventually returned most of the gear from out of state no less.(they talked about what they did, so word got out)
funny thing these 2 guys(both named marc/k) used to live together...
New rule!! Don't live at Marks house!!
josh
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flamer
Sep 7, 2004, 3:45 AM
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Anyone heard or seen anything yet???
josh
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phreakdigital
Sep 7, 2004, 3:48 AM
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I hate people who steal gear...one time i was climbing and i dropped a piece of webbing and some one walked by and took it...i was in shock...we sat there and watched them...beat thier a$$ if you find em
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tradmania
Sep 7, 2004, 4:00 AM
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In reply to: Haulbag on broadway in winter. Three gumbies took it, one of them died shortly later, the other two eventually returned most of the gear from out of state no less.(they talked about what they did, so word got out)
karma.
I hope the bag and its contents makes it way back to your mate, intact and complete.
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flamer
Sep 13, 2004, 1:13 AM
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BUMP!!!!
Ok I got more info on this ...my buddy was actually going to try a new route on twin owls.
His pack was 20ft of the ground on a ledge, in an obsecure part of the crag.
It was also anchored to 3 cams in a crack!!! The pack was there less than 24 hours!!
If anybody knows ANYTHING...please help....
Also alot of his friends in Estes are donating gear(used new whatever) To help him get his rack back together(it's a surprise- ALOT of people really love this guy). If anybody wants to help out that'd be swell!!
josh
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calamity_chk
Sep 13, 2004, 1:38 AM
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In reply to: He is very well known in the Estes area and has the word out. He's also active on CB.com so I'm guessing he's got that covered as well.
Yep, I've seen notes at Lumpy and a message was posted on the front page of CB.com. Unfortunately, that's about all I know.
In reply to: Also alot of his friends in Estes are donating gear(used new whatever) To help him get his rack back together(it's a surprise- ALOT of people really love this guy). If anybody wants to help out that'd be swell!! |
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Sep 13, 2004, 2:10 PM
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i have some extra stuff that hasn't been used a lot that i could send. a bunch of bent gate biners, a set of HB stoppers(regular ones, not offsets), some assorted extra bd stoppers(mostly very big and very small), some pika beaks and camhooks.
let me know where to send if he wants any ofn it.
andrew
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numbnut
Sep 13, 2004, 9:28 PM
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That truly sucks. I had all of my gear stole a few years ago and it's taken me a long time to replace it. That is the lamest shit ever.
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