Heart of Stone - Cochise Stronghold
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Flyer and ticket information: From Steve Grossman...Oral history is the name of the game and we will collectively be trying to recall the adventures that make the Stronghold home to the proudest free climbs in southern Arizona.The Saturday program will begin with a discussion of the first ascent of Don's Crack on Baboquivari by Joanna Coleman and Dan Jones during October 15-17, 1967. This was the first grand adventure climb taken on by the first generation of Tucson locals and Joanna and hopefully Don Morris (for whom the route is named) will reminisce about the experience along with Dave Baker and Merlin Wheeler who did the second ascent free in 1977 along with Mike McEwen. Having set the stage historically discussion will then focus on the climbing history of the east and west Cochise Stronghold examined as per the program. Many of the folks that made these routes possible will be on hand to share their experiences so it is a unique opportunity to meet them and hear many classic stories! Saturday ProgramBaboquivari Dons Crack Joanna Coleman and Dan Jones, 1966 SA Dave Baker, Merlin Wheeler,1970 FFA Dave Baker and Mike McEwen 1971Saddle Pinnacles John Rupley and Fred Beckey 1960s(?) West Stronghold-The Tombstone Dark Shadows Peter Depagter and Larry Seligman late 1960s(?) Cochise Dome- Whats My Line Dave Baker, Peter Depagter and Larry Seligman, 1971 Direct Start Mike McEwen and Dave Baker 1970s(?) End Pinnacle-Capm Pissgums Dave Baker and Mark Axen 1972(?). FFA Steve Grossman and Fig Fiola 1975. Stronghold Dome-Beeline Merlin Wheeler, Mark Axen and Gary Axen, 1972 Buck Traverse Steve Grossman and Tony Herr, 1983 End Pinnacle- Days of Future Passed Dave Baker, Steve Grossman and Richard Thompson 1973 West Stronghold-Warpath Dome-Warpath Smitty Husted, Karl Rickson and Pat McNerthy,1975 Bastion Towers-Forest Lawn Mike McEwen, Gary Axen1975 Complete route Mike McEwen and Dave Baker,1976 Pair a Grins finish Eric Fazio-Rhicard and Michael Jimmerson, 1985 Be All End All Dave Baker and Fig Fiola 1980(?) FFA Ray Ringle, Herb North and Tony Herr, 1983 Chay Desa Tsay-As the Wind Cries Steve Grossman, John Steiger and Paul Davidson, 1978(?) Sunday ProgramRockfellow Dome-Knead Me Dave Baker and Mike McEwen 1972Rockfellow Dome-Labyrinth Route Merlin Wheeler, Joanna Coleman Dave Baker and Mike McEwen, 1973 Rockfellow Dome Abracadaver Mike McEwen, Dave Baker and Steve Grossman,1975 FFA Stan Mish, Jeff Bauman and Jon Williams Rockfellow Dome-The Sound of One Hand Thrashing(CTG) Chip Chase and Ray Ringle,1980 Rockfellow Dome-Sensory Desuetude Chip Chase and Ray Ringle, 1980 End Pinnacle- The Uncarved Block Chip Chase and Ray Ringle 1980(?) Cochise Dome- Lets Make a Deal Steve Grossman and Paul Davidson, 1981 End Pinnacle-Poetry in Motion Steve Grossman and Brad Smith, 1982(?) Rockfellow Dome Lumpy Unmentionables Jim Waugh and Ray Ringle, 1984 End Pinnacle-Great Gig in the Sky Steve Grossman and Jay Ladin,1983(?) Cochise Dome-Double Jeopardy Steve Grossman and Steve Amter, 1985(?) Stronghold Dome-Apache Tears Peter Noebels and Steve Grossman, 1986 West Stronghold-Westworld Dome-Warpaint, Eric Fazio-Rhicard and Bob Kerry, 1989 Rockfellow Group-Tour du Jour Dave Baker and Fig Fiola 1986(?) Prospective Speaker ListJoanna ColemanMerlin Wheeler Don Morris Dave Baker Mike McEwen Mark Axen Gary Axen Peter Depagter Larry Seligman Steve Grossman Smitty Husted Eric Fazio-Ruhicard John Steiger Paul Davidson Ray Ringle Chip Chase Stan Mish Jeff Bauman Jon Williams Brad Smith Jay Ladin Bob Kerry |
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Holy cow! I've got my tickets and am really looking forward to this. Steve and company did a great presentation on Granite Mountain a couple years ago and I'm sure this will be an unforgetable event for anyone who loves the Stronghold. |
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Are you kidding me?!? There's no way I'm missing this. |
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Awesome!!!! I am so psyched! |
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This promises to be a fantastic gathering so please help us get the word out so that nobody is left out of the fun. |
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Bump for what promises to be an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime event! |
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Bump! |
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Wow, what an opportunity. This is gonna be awesome! I will rally friends for most likely Sunday night. |
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Bump...2 days away!!! |
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I looked at the schedule with interest and was surprised to read that the FFA of Don's Crack was in 1977. Below, it said 1971, which is probably true. I climbed it free in Mar '76, and I didn't think I was doing a FFA. |
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One more day!!! |
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Thanks Steve and Mimi! |
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A huge thanks to all the presenters and also to Steve and Mimi for putting together this fantastic event! |
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What a debt we owe to those who went there first. Thanks to you all. |
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I agree with all of the above; this was probably my favorite climbing-related event that I've ever attended. Thanks to Steve Grossman and everyone else who worked to make it happen. |
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What a fantastic event this was! Mad props to Steve and Mimi. Thank you for putting this together and bringing so many of those who came before us to share their experiences. Inspiring is an understatement. |
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I'll repeat what I wrote in an email to Steve G: |
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+10^^^^ |