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slablizard
Aug 19, 2004, 12:23 AM
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"Close calls" by John Long.
Leaving for Italy I was looking for "Looking for Mo" as either Amberchick or Maculated suggested, but the "climbing literature" shelves at the bookstores around here are pathetic.
I ended up with Close Calls and "Free Spirit" by Messner. He can certanly climb anything but writing is not his strong point.
Loved Close calls, a list of accidents and (avoidable) disgraces generally very funny all happening mostly on El CAp.
Like that guy that wanted to have sex at pitch 4 of a route on El Cap, decided that the harness was too uncomfy for the act and opted for a ankle tied rope...for him and his woman...LOL
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joe
Aug 19, 2004, 12:33 AM
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deep play by paul pritchard is excellent.
moab's public library has the most kick ass climbing literature collection ever. thanks yvon!
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slablizard
Aug 19, 2004, 3:19 AM
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Hm!
I'll take it :twisted:
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wildtrail
Aug 19, 2004, 2:34 PM
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I also recommend:
"No Sh*t! There I was!"
Great book!
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bumblie
Aug 19, 2004, 3:04 PM
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I've read several of John Long's books and loved them all.
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areyoumydude
Aug 22, 2004, 7:08 PM
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In reply to: deep play by paul pritchard is excellent. moab's public library has the most kick ass climbing literature collection ever. thanks yvon!
Tru dat! Totom Pole by Mr. Pritchard is another great one. That guy kicks a$$.
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