sobo Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Come on over to The Seasons in Yakima next Thursday (3/20/08) to Central Washington Mountain Rescue's annual fundraiser and see Carlos Buhler's presentation of his exploits across the globe. Here's the blurb that appeared in last week's YHR sports/outdoors section: By SCOTT SANDSBERRY YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC When Larry Nielson heard that Carlos Buhler was coming to Yakima to do a March 20 fundraising event for Central Washington Mountain Rescue, he was thrilled — but not at all surprised. "I've never climbed with Carlos but I've talked with a lot of climbers about him, and you never, ever hear a negative thing," said Nielson, the first American to summit Everest without oxygen. "All of the people I know who have climbed with him speak of him with nothing but the highest praise, both as a climber and as a person." Buhler, said Nielson, who lives in western Washington, "is not just a great climber — he's genuinely what I call 'a citizen.' He stands up for what's right, and that's something I really respect and hold in the highest regard. Everything you hear about him as a climber and as an individual is just astounding. He deserves every accolade he receives." Accolades have poured in over many years for Buhler, whose March 20 photographic presentation will be at The Seasons in Yakima (101 N. Naches Avenue). Admission is $10, with all proceeds benefitting the mountain rescue group. The legendary Lou Reichardt — former president of the American Alpine Club and the first American to reach the summit of both Everest and K2 — has called Buhler "arguably the best American Himalayan climber there is. Nobody has had such a long and distinguished career." Climbing Magazine has called him "the most accomplished North American climber in the Himalaya." Six years ago, the staff of EverestNews.com selected "The Best of the Best" mountaineers in the world, naming only four; Buhler was the only North American of the four. Buhler’s extraordinary climbing resumé enables him to command $10,000 appearance fees for presentations, but he’s doing the benefit for a tiny fraction of that — basically little more than his travel expenses to and from his home in Canmore, Alberta. "I believe in supporting mountain rescue," said Buhler, a New York native who attended Western Washington University’s Huxley College in the late 1970s. "Those guys provide a tremendous service." Buhler has established dozens of new mountain routes, including his successful ascent of Everest’s East Face, a route that had gone unclimbed until that 1983 expedition and hasn’t been repeated since. But although he was the first American to summit four of the world’s 14 8,000-meter peaks, all in extreme style, he had no interest in trying to be the first to reach the top of all 14. That’s something that makes Buhler somewhat unique among high-altitude climbers — he prefers small-team, extreme-style ascents of lesser-known peaks to big expeditions on the better-known mountains. One example: He did a particularly difficult route on Cho Oyu, the world’s sixth-highest peak, in what Climbing Magazine called "a remarkably bold, two-man alpine-style ascent" — the same way one might climb Mount Rainier. The event is being sponsored by local attorney Rod Nelson (himself an accomplished climber) and his wife, Lani-Kai Swanhart. All tickets are $10. Ticket outlets are: The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 North Naches Avenue, Yakima, 509-453-1888 Sporthaus, 4104 Summitview Avenue, Yakima, 509-966-6695 Pacific River and Alpine Sports (formerly Mountain Mojo's), 315 West Yakima Avenue, Yakima, 509-248-2093 Show time is at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 What time? Where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 bump In three days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Anybody know if they are selling tixs @ the door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Yes, tickets can be acquired at the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grtmtnchic Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Cool - I'm heading to Yak on Wednesday for a week, so I'll be there. Thanks for the post. So when did Mtn. Mojo become Alpine Sports? New owners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 So when did Mtn. Mojo become Alpine Sports? New owners? A few months ago. Rumor had it there was some teepee creepin' going on amongst the owners... What sin could you have possibly committed that would require your being marooned in Crackima for a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grtmtnchic Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 (edited) A few months ago. Rumor had it there was some teepee creepin' going on amongst the owners... I liked it better when it was HyperSpud Sports. Everytime I went into Mtn. Mojo seemed like the employees were high as a kite and couldn't answer my questions. What sin could you have possibly committed that would require your being marooned in Crackima for a week? I'm a crackimaniac, temporarily displaced to the Wet side. I'm going back to visit my stuff (and friends/family). Edited March 18, 2008 by grtmtnchic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 sobo, are you going? I think Mark and I may go after we climb in tieton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 sobo, are you going? I think Mark and I may go after we climb in tieton. Yes, I will be there. Carlos is a friend of mine from years back. I haven't seen him in ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 A few months ago. Rumor had it there was some teepee creepin' going on amongst the owners... I liked it better when it was HyperSpud Sports. Everytime I went into Mtn. Mojo seemed like the employees were high as a kite and couldn't answer my questions. What sin could you have possibly committed that would require your being marooned in Crackima for a week? I'm a crackimaniac, temporarily displaced to the Wet side. I'm going back to visit my stuff (and friends/family). You live in Yakivegas? I used to, for about ten years, until about 2 years ago. Strange that we never met, as I spent a lot of time in MSY and later Hyperspud after John bought Chad and Todd's leftover MSY inventory. John is a real class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grtmtnchic Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 You live in Yakivegas? I used to, for about ten years, until about 2 years ago. Strange that we never met, as I spent a lot of time in MSY and later Hyperspud after John bought Chad and Todd's leftover MSY inventory. John is a real class act. Yep, John was always really knowledgable and nice. I'm a native Yakimaniac, but left for a loooong time, moved back like 6 years ago, and now in process of moving to Wenatchee. We prolly never met because I've been more of a backpacker/hiker/scrambler...the climbing thing is very new for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Ah! Well, welcome to the climbing "scene" GMC. Hope to see you at the show on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Anyone got time to share a rope Thursday at Tieton before the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Not me, Dane. I'll be working all day, then driving from the Tri-Cities, and picking up a friend's kid along the way to the show, since my bud's stuck in Alabama for the week. Remember, if you're in the Tieton, the raptor closure is currently in effect. See my posts in the Access Issues and Central/Eastern Washington forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 (edited) Anyone got time to share a rope Thursday at Tieton before the show? Dane, aslong as you don't mind climbing with two out of shape rock climbers, you're welcome to join. Shoot me a message with your phone number and I can give you a call when we get the details figured out. Also, I'll be coming from ellensburg, so that could save you some driving. Edited March 18, 2008 by kevino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Perfect and thanks! PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Dane, Don't let these young whippersnappers fool ya. "Out of shape" my ass, kevin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 IT'S TOMORROW NIGHT, PEEPULZ!!!1 Tickets can be reserved by calling The Seasons box office at 509.453.1888 and requesting that your tix be picked up at the Will Call window. Cash or checks for $10; no credit/debit cards, please. CWMR has no way to run/swipe them, and neither does The Seasons (for whatever reason). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hummmmm......that's bad. I bought it hook line and sinker Thanks for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grtmtnchic Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Ah! Well, welcome to the climbing "scene" GMC. Hope to see you at the show on Thursday. Thanks! If I see you there (you posted your pic on that other thread), I'll say hi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 How about a face to face? Beer or dinner before or after for the CC crowd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 I can't do the beer/dinner thang, as much as I'd love to. I'll be working right up until about 5:30 or so tomorrow evening, then picking up a unit member's (minor) kid in the Tri-Cities and taking him up to the show, because my bud's stuck in 'Bama this week. If I was flying solo, things would be different. I'll be hangin' with Carlos for a bit after the show, then draggin' the minor back to his house, so I'm out for apres' show as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobo Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT, PEEPS!!!1 C U THERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevino Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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