TR: Klimb-4-Kurt

[Raindawg]

The Klimb-4-Kurt event at Spire Rock Tuesday night was a raging success with much fun had by all and a substantial quantity of $$$ raised for the Alpine K recovery fund. Apart from members of the local crowd, some folks drove down from the Seattle area to lend their support to a worthy cause. One wiseacre showed up with a Hilti, intent on grid-bolting the entire rock but fortunately, the quality of climbing on Spire overwhelmed him and the machine of destruction remained in its case.

 

The auction of a number of great books was very successful, with all books being sold. A fight nearly broke out over the autographed "Big Lou" volume. Pope broke up the pending altercation by pleading, "What would Big Lou think of the way you're acting now???" and "Please! There's enough Big Lou for ALL of us!" A unique antique pair of Patagonia Pile pants will be presented to Kurt to be worn as a hat or alternatively, in the normal fashion.

 

HOT, HOT, HOT auction item!

 

There were many notable ascents: Crazyjz, for example, levitated over an overhang, and taanstafl amazed us with an unprecedented on-site of "Kelley's Arete". Tickets were issued for the inevitable free clinic, and Alpinfox (apart from schooling us all in the subtle art of climbing finger cracks) seemed to particularly enjoy the shoe demo.

 

Last night, alpine excellence permeated Mighty Spire Rock.

 

And yes, there were beverages and some snacks.

 

Those who didn't show really missed out but we hope you will nonetheless contribute directly to the recovery fund or at other events that might be held.

 

Posted on behalf of Dwayner and Pope by "Raindawg".

[Alpinfox]

 

Thanks guys!

 

Dwayner sending the Spire Rock overhang:

Allez! Allez!

[slothrop]

Nice flip-flops.

 

For a bunch of non-Minnesotans, you all are sure nice folks for raising money for Kurt. Gosh!