I can almost hear Jimmy having just said "It was desperate!". And just about to say "We almost perished!". And there is Scotty waiting his turn to say "Yeah, it was fun!".

Nice to spot a Scotty Gilbert photo. Scotty's no longer with us. Went the way of the white avalanche.

The year I lived in Gunnison, 80/81, I remember climbing a couple of routes in Taylor Canyon with Scotty's girlfriend. She wasn't much older than I was. I can picture her but can't remember her name. She thought I looked like him... weird thing to be told. He was way too young.