Saturday, July 25, 2009

Tom Higgins

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"On Despair--doing fine this time, but sometime before 'Mr. Bridwell' dragged me up this as part of early learning on offwidths. Thereafter, I loved 'em! Here's to memories of the days--good and ours forever..."

Crack of Despair

"Not too rounded--just too scary as lieback compared to 'security' of jam"

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"First and free--Powell-Reed, with Bob Kamps, 1964" Tom Higgins

Peter Haan

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"1st solo ascent Salathe 1971" Peter Haan

Doug Robinson

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"Aren't we the lucky ones to have this cool box canyon before us, and the time of our lives to go play on its walls" Doug Robinson

Russ Walling

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"Ahhh! The Twilight Zone!! The best of the best!" Russ Walling

Monday, July 6, 2009

John Bachar (RIP)

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"On the Lamb" (Phil Bard photo)

Links:
Mike Graham tribute
Phil Bard photo fundraiser for Tyrus Bachar
SuperTopo Reflections