Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Gone Sufferin', Zion's Rodeo Queen

When the haulbags were almost packed, Ammon turned to me holding a piece of plywood wrapped in an ensolite pad with duct tape. Always looking like the merry pirate, he flashed a big grin. It was a look that implied we should be psyched he was bringing such a comfy belay seat.

Instead, I looked back at him and said, “We don’t really NEED that, do we?” After all, we had never done a speed wall together that would take so long that you would need a belay seat.

“Are you kidding?” he shot back, looking a little confused.

Suddenly I got it. “Whoa. Its going to be one of THOSE walls?”

“Yeah man. You have no idea the suffering you are getting into.”

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Anonymous Fred To said...

Hi Mr Chris McNamara,

My name is Fred To from Hong Kong. I'm the chief editor of an
adventure magazine which will be published in Hong Kong and
distributed in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Some weeks ago I've watched an article on you. I'm really so impressed by your courage, skills and dedication to ski base, climbing and lots incredible adventure. I would like to know if it's possible, we can use some of the photos which are posted on you web site for publication use, We are looking forward to your good news to see whether Hong Kong and China's readers could have a chance to share your great experience.

Fred To
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