EWolfe Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Glen Denny is publishig a book on the history of Yosemite, due out in 3 months. Lots of great pictures and stories. I had to sign a release cuz there's two pictures of me at Camp 4 in there from 1965!! One I am standing on a rock in oversized boots, and another I am studying a chestnut intently. Also, one of Mom and Dad with Mark/Bev Powell, Layton Kor and Steve Roper (1963) getting geared up for the 3rd ascent of the Nose. You can see a grubby little one-year-old arm sticking out of the side of the picture... Guess who?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindude Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Very cool, MisterE, glad to know. I see the book here: http://www.amazon.com/Glen-Denny-Yosemite-Sixties/dp/0979065909 But I thought Glen Denny's movie--"El Capitan"--edited and released by Fred Padula (and one of my favorite climbing movies) in the late 70s or so, documented the third Nose ascent. Not sure if I remember that from the movie itself, or some other source, but that's what is stuck in my mind. I may well be wrong. Haven't seen that movie in at least a couple years, but I've got the VHS in my collection and have seen it at least 10 times since the mid-80s. Climbers in that ascent, in addition to Glen who filmed, were Dick McCracken, Gary Colliver, and Lito Tejeda Flores. I don't doubt you. Just wondering which ascent was which? Can't wait for Glen's book to come out. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirp Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 When is the DVD remaster coming out? Or is it? I hear thru several sources that they were going to re release El Capitan on DVD in fall of 2005, I was stoked but nothing but "rad" sender vids have appeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 As soon as that book comes out i am putting it on my wish list and the next time i see you E i want you to sign my book can't wait to read it and i hope more and more books come out telling about the history of our sport. the only thing that makes me more excited is actually climbing (and sex ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 Pindude: I got a copy of the picture and it says "gearing up for third ascent of the nose" right on it. Course, being one, I don't remember PERSONALLY.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMo Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 bump My copy came today. Wow. The caliber and breadth of Denny's work is widely known, but to have so much all in one beautifully reproduced volume is pretty.damn.cool. Get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindude Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 MisterE: Thanks for clarifying. Sorry for the belated reply here. I finally looked at Hans Florine's site, and according to him, "The third ascent of the route took 3.5 days, Layton Kor, Steve Roper, and Glenn Denny." (Source here.) No date given, but the second ascent, first one done in a single push, was Robbins, Pratt, Frost and Fitschen in 1960. MisterMo: As far as price goes, it lists at $60, with signed and numbered copies being sold by Patagonia (who is the publisher along with Editor Tom Adler) for $120. Amazon's selling for $37.80 before shipping and tax. Were you able to get yours for any less, possibly using a more local supplier? BTW, nice photos in the wayback thread. Yup, can't wait until I get a copy, but trying to suss out the best deal, hopefully from a non-big box retailer. Whatever the price, I'd have to think it's worth it. Looking forward to having Glen promote the book and Yose on a little tour if that's in the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 Can't wait for my free copy! :moondance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Very cool, MisterE, glad to know. I see the book here: http://www.amazon.com/Glen-Denny-Yosemite-Sixties/dp/0979065909 But I thought Glen Denny's movie--"El Capitan"--edited and released by Fred Padula (and one of my favorite climbing movies) in the late 70s or so, documented the third Nose ascent. Not sure if I remember that from the movie itself, or some other source, but that's what is stuck in my mind. I may well be wrong. Haven't seen that movie in at least a couple years, but I've got the VHS in my collection and have seen it at least 10 times since the mid-80s. Climbers in that ascent, in addition to Glen who filmed, were Dick McCracken, Gary Colliver, and Lito Tejeda Flores. I don't doubt you. Just wondering which ascent was which? Can't wait for Glen's book to come out. Cheers love that movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Glen Denny is publishig a book on the history of Yosemite Who is Glen Denny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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