EWolfe Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 Amazing people that inspire/inspired you in the sport. Discuss. Wolfgang Gullich was the man that juiced me for years when I started back in the late 80's. Powerful, thoughtful, gentle and spiritual - he had all of the elements that I aspire to in this world of climbing. I still miss him.... Quote
bigwalling Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 Eric Kohl, has put up tons of F.A.'s of super tough aid routes and is still doing it. Quote
pindude Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 There's so many! If I had to pick just one, it would probably be: Here's to you, Mugs Stump Quote
EWolfe Posted July 4, 2003 Author Posted July 4, 2003 ...and I can't forget about the greatest inspiration to me of the "Pure Form", now morphed into "padpeople" "He climbed with an inner quiet mingled with the concentration of artistic gymnastics, intimately involved with the beauty of nature." ---Pat Ament describing John Gill Quote
fern Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 Dru said: and I can't tell you why because I would just start crying and I don't think you would get it anyways.... Quote
sobo Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 Reinhold. And Bridwell. And Mugs. And Warren. And Marty Hoey. And Doug Scott. I could go on... and on... and on. Quote
chirp Posted July 4, 2003 Posted July 4, 2003 Its about more than climbing, the all encompassing aspect of adventure, rebellion, respect, and angst. The guy was freaking brilliant "Never apologise, never explain" Quote
Dwayner Posted July 7, 2003 Posted July 7, 2003 Cap'n James C....explorer of the Pacific. Giovanni B.......explorer, proto-archaeologist Sir Richard B.....intrepid explorer and scholar. Gaston R.....poetic writer and role-model for mountain guides. Dougal H......poet, bold alpinist. Dr. Yigael Y....archaeologist, leader. Dr. Thor H......explorer, scientist, writer, friend. Rabbi Richard R......teacher, philosopher, friend. Unfortunately, all are deceased. Quote
pope Posted July 7, 2003 Posted July 7, 2003 For his "Manifesto" and its role in accelerating American rock climbing standards and ethics into the European toilet. Quote
Fence_Sitter Posted July 7, 2003 Posted July 7, 2003 pope said: For his "Manifesto" and its role in accelerating American rock climbing standards and ethics into the European toilet. i guess he is adhering to the fast and light technique? Quote
pope Posted July 7, 2003 Posted July 7, 2003 And let's not forget this guy, for his pioneering techniques in urine recycling and thermal-efficient man spooning. Quote
EWolfe Posted July 7, 2003 Author Posted July 7, 2003 pope said: And let's not forget this guy, for his pioneering techniques in urine recycling and thermal-efficient man spooning. Leave it to Trask and The Popester to degrade heroism to the common denominator - - either of you running for office soon ? Quote
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