Distel32 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 the Robert Hicks Bates Award for achievement by young climbers went to Washington-based alpinist Colin Haley; word someone probably already posted this somewhere else to Colin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Cheers Colin. Well deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lI1|1! Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 (edited) [sarcasm]you're just saying that because he's not a girl and you're covering your bases so as not to be percieved as a girl-kisser-upper-to.[/sarcasm] oh and to colin edited to make sarcasm more obious Edited February 17, 2006 by lI1|1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Who's Robert Hicks Bates? does he get perved on Rossi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downfall Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 The Robert Hicks Bates Award Robert Hicks Bates, a renowned explorer, alpinist, Peace Corp director and educator, has accomplished numerous first ascents in Alaska and was a member of the American expeditions to K2 in 1938 and 1953. His literary contributions describing the K2 expeditions and his life of adventure in the mountains have inspired young American climbers. He has served the American Alpine Club in many capacities: member of the editorial board of the American Alpine Journal, Board member, President and Honorary President. Above all, he has devoted his life to promoting the education and development of American youth through his years as a teacher at Phillips Exeter Academy, service with the Peace Corp, and other endeavors. To recognize his many contributions to American mountaineering and education of our nation's youth, the American Alpine Club has established the "Robert Hicks Bates Award" for outstanding accomplishment by a young climber. It is to recognize a young climber who in the judgment of the selection committee has demonstrated exceptional skill and character in the climbing or mountaineering arts and has outstanding promise for future accomplishment. Recipients of the Robert Hicks Bates Award: Josh Wharton 2003 Brian McMahon 2003 Jonathan Copp 2000 Lisa Rands 2000 Chris McNamara 1999 Tommy Caldwell 1998 Beth Rodden 1998 Stephanie Davis 1997 Jeff Hollenbaugh 1997 Kathleen M. Brown 1996 Chris Sharma 1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatboy Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Congrats! But this post would have more meaning if there were some context -- like what source did the original partial sentence come from, and who gave the award??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Even though Colin isn't a girl and didn't do a TR about this.... Thats friggen awesome. Congratulations Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foraker Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 dood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figger_Eight Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Yeah - congratulations That's quite the distinguished list of names to be added to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Thats some serious company! Congrats Colin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Is Lisa Rands really young enough to have won that award? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Congratulations, Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 seems like colin has found himself in some lofty company. good job on some great climbing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_Tuff Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Is Lisa Rands really young enough to have won that award? Probably was in 2000, dude. Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 afraid to say something least i get nailed as a sycophant - still it's always nice to see a local boy playing in the Bg Leauges! wonder how long for ths thread to get negative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimZam Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 You da' man! or boy-child. Congrats! You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 i guess she was 24 when she got the award, and 30 now. i wonder what the cutoff is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 i haven't heard about Colin's exploits since his pickets traverse w/wayne. what's he been climbing??? what climb(s) was the award for? nice job dude, way to get after it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 amoung other things.... http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/threadz/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/543152/an/0/page/1#543152 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 He hasn't done anything significant, it's a delayed achievement award for the Pickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I heard he downsoloed Mox in winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Congrats! But this post would have more meaning if there were some context -- like what source did the original partial sentence come from, and who gave the award??? climbing hot flashes http://climbing.com/news/hotflashes/aacbarber/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 that link didn't provide much info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Climbing in Central Asia and South America, as well as some pretty impressive stuff up in the Waddington area and other BC/Alberta mountains last summer. Congrats Colin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMo Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Who's Robert Hicks Bates? Read, if you have not already, David Roberts Escape From Lucania. Pretty comitted stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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