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ldsclimber
Oct 12, 2007, 11:54 PM
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Charlie Company 4th Light Armored Reconnissance Battalion a Marine Reserve unit out of Salt Lake City Utah was mobilized and is now in Iraq for awhile. There are quite a few climbers in the Co. so we are building a climbing wall to help keep things interesting. We have Metolius Rock Rings and Nicros is sending the HIT system which should be here shortly. Anything that anybody can give would be greatly appreciated (old crusty holds to old climbing mags chalk what ever) If you want to donate leave a comment and I'll get you our address. It's just like shipping in country so cost won't be too bad. Heck if needs be I'm sure I can get some of the marines to pitch in to help pay the shipping. Thanks for any support you can give.
Sgt Collins
I really don't know how to thank you all for your support and kind words. One more reason I love climbing so much the friends you make are priceless.
Our address is
Sgt Collins, Aaron D
1/10 "C" Co 4th LAR
Unit 73322
FPO AE 09509-3322
(This post was edited by ldsclimber on Oct 16, 2007, 4:42 PM)
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mrpotter
Oct 12, 2007, 11:57 PM
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sent you a PM
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climbsomething
Oct 13, 2007, 12:12 AM
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Endorsement: ldsclimber is legit, so feel free to hook him up. His name is Aaron and he used to live in Phoenix. Good climber.
Stay safe, y'all.
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USMClimb
Oct 13, 2007, 2:19 AM
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OORAH! I'm currently in the US Marine Corps DEP (delayed entry program) here in Indianapolis and i love to climb. I wish i could donate something now. How long will you be accepting donations?
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ldsclimber
Oct 13, 2007, 11:09 PM
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We'll take them for the next 4-5 months. We're not going anywhere for awhile and anything sent will be left here so it will be used by the company that replaces us and so on. Good luck with Boot Camp it's a humbling experience but when you are out, you'll be one of the few. The friends you will make in the Corps will last forever. Just remember when things get hard that it could be lot worse.
Semper Fi.
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ldsclimber
Oct 13, 2007, 11:14 PM
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Hey thanks I can't believe you still remember me!! You're still putting up some awesome pics!! I miss AZ but the climbing in UT has been off the hook. Hopefully we can keep crankin' out here in the land of rank and sand.
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lokiraven
Oct 13, 2007, 11:59 PM
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send me some info. I've got tons of old mags, and i'm sure I could rustle up a few other things. Thanks.
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ldsclimber
Oct 14, 2007, 12:43 AM
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Hey bro!! Thanks, anything would be awesome!!
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shimmer
Oct 14, 2007, 1:33 AM
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Send me y'all's address. Be safe. :)
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climbingtrash
Oct 14, 2007, 2:01 AM
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PM'd you.
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ldsclimber
Oct 14, 2007, 2:49 AM
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Thanks for all the support!! this is amazing !!
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desertwanderer81
Oct 14, 2007, 11:16 PM
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ldsclimber wrote: Charlie Company 4th Light Armored Reconnissance Battalion a Marine Reserve unit out of Salt Lake City Utah was mobilized and is now in Iraq for awhile. There are quite a few climbers in the Co. so we are building a climbing wall to help keep things interesting. We have Metolius Rock Rings and Nicros is sending the HIT system which should be here shortly. Anything that anybody can give would be greatly appreciated (old crusty holds to old climbing mags chalk what ever) If you want to donate leave a comment and I'll get you our address. It's just like shipping in country so cost won't be too bad. Heck if needs be I'm sure I can get some of the marines to pitch in to help pay the shipping. Thanks for any support you can give. Sgt Collins
Hey! I was climbing next to your wife today in Black Corridor! She was telling me about what you guys are working on doing and it sounds great. Good luck to you all and get home safe!
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anykineclimb
Oct 15, 2007, 12:15 AM
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SGT Collins, pm me your APO. I'll be sure to send something your way.
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alonfw
Oct 15, 2007, 12:27 AM
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Endorsement 2: Aaron is a badass that I had the privilege to climb with in San Diego for while when he was stationed there. So you can rest assured that though your assistance is going to a dritbag, he isn't just any old dirtbag!
Alon :)
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fitzontherocks
Oct 15, 2007, 2:13 AM
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This thread is (or should be) what climbing is all about. Expect a rather large shipment of old climbing mags, Marine.
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outdoorsjunky2
Oct 15, 2007, 4:50 AM
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where are you guys stationed there. i am leaven with the 11th MEU next month. rumor is that we are heading straight there. i will be having all my climbing holds shipped out to me. maybe we will run in to each other.
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bbbeans
Oct 15, 2007, 5:49 AM
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i have some new holds sitting around a friend gave me i'd be happy to mail you.
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landongw
Oct 15, 2007, 7:23 AM
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Hey Aaron, this is Landon, Alon's little bro. I remember you taking me up on my first trad climb (one of the sweetest i've been on yet) and helping me get started in trad and also pushing myself into harder climbs.
PM me where to send some holds and i'll get them out your way ASAP.
You had my back here and you've got my back there too. Thanks for everything.
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ldsclimber
Oct 15, 2007, 10:30 PM
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We're out of Falujah. Hopefully you'll be able to come see the wall.
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ldsclimber
Oct 15, 2007, 10:43 PM
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hey thanks for watching out for my baby. Hope you guys can hook up and get some cool climbs in.
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fitzontherocks
Oct 17, 2007, 4:30 PM
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Aaron, this is not your first deployment, is it? Your profile pic was shot over there in 05, right?
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reg
Oct 17, 2007, 5:11 PM
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APO this way as well sgt. i have a few things to send.
keep yer head down and kick some ass for me!
pm'd ya
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chedontsurf
Oct 22, 2007, 7:57 AM
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hey, u guys got any old buildings or walls over there? Why don't u just shoot the hell out of a wall to make some holds? seems that would make some good pockets. Take care over there, bro.
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landongw
Nov 30, 2007, 9:51 PM
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Aaron,
A box of holds, etc. went out today (11/30) so you should be getting it soon. Teton Mountaineering in Jackson, WY gave me everything i could buy at cost, and Enclosure Climbing Gym also generously filled up the rest of the box along with a wrench and a bunch of inserts and bolts.
Merry Christmas!
Landon
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