Marty Karabin accident, Etc.
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First off, Marty is alive, so this isn't a horrible post. Robert Olsen for Marty Karabin Recovery FundWells FargoName on the account: Robert Olson Acct Number: 9613232793 Note: To donate to the account, you need to provide the name on the account and the account number. The name on the account (because he set it up) is Robert Olson. |
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Yup, look for yourselves. Guy looks just miserable! |
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Glad it wasn't worse. THanks for the info on donating. I have enjoyed many of his routes in Queen Creek and elsewhere. I owe him a lot for all the great routes. Great guy. |
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Sorry to hear the news. Marty has contributed a lot to Arizona climbing, when you think of all the routes he's put up and how many people he has introduced to climbing over the years. Arizona climbing wouldn't be the same without him. |
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I wish you a speedy recovery Marty. I hope you have learned your lesson about climbing without a rope! Ha Ha! |
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OMG! I totally flipped when I saw this post. Damn near had a heart attack. Thank goodness your alright Marty! Hope your recovery goes smoothly. Miss ya from the days of Climbmax and ninja routes. Thx for taking me under your wing during my formative climbing years, for your awesome routes and for keeping that crazy hairdo of yours:). You the Man! |
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Hey Susan, You didn't include the caption on Marty's photo... |
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Hey all. Think the recovery fund is great for Marty. Wanted to donate to it but needed the account holder's first and last name as it appeared on the account along with the account number. Tried several combinations of "Marty Karabin" and others but no luck. Can I get that info? Others probably need it too. |
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I visited Marty today. He is in good spirits and is doing very well. They surgeon actually had to remove the pieces of his femur, screw them together on a rod and then insert the rod and bone back into his leg. It is expected that he will make a full recovery but it will take awhile. |
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A little update on Marty... |
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I cant believe this happened! I just met Marty for the first time bouldering in little cottonwood canyon last saturyday and he said he was planning on heading back to phenoex the next day. I had been to the Phenoex rock gym once and was stoked to meet the guy who put together that museum collection of old gear. He obviously loves life and climbing and I hope he can get back to activity quickly. Does anyone know which problem he fell off when this happened? We climbed with him and his buddies for almost an hour at the secret gerden and the atmosphere seemed way to relaxed for something like this to happen. Get well soon Marty! rehabing your leg is a bitch but there are worse things that could've happened. thanks for being one of the people who make climbing what it is. |
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Never ever thought I'd see the day when Marty wasn't smiling. Chin up Marty!! |
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We are all thinking about you Marty! Big Hugs! |
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Holy crap Marty, |
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Jesus Friggin' H. Christ - WTF Marty!?!?!?! |
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Hey Healyje...for right now, money would be best. He has no insurance and will be off work for a long while. |
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Sandy Draus wrote:Hey Healyje...for right now, money would be best. He has no insurance and will be off work for a long while. You can send the rare gear later.Money it is. Hey, what are those funky calf sleeves with the black tubing? |
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Holy moley, Marty, get better and some insurance! |
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Speedy recovery, Marty;....your Queen Creek Guide is one of my favorites, and a guidebook that makes most climbing guides pale compared to it;......so sorry about the accident. I've also heard about your climbing "collection" of gear and such;....you the man. I'll buy some lottery tickets this week and see if I can send you some $.....but don't hold your breath.....I do have a good word and positive thoughts for you;.......you RULE!....get it well and able ASAP.......cheers. Todd Gordon |
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Healyje wrote: Money it is. Hey, what are those funky calf sleeves with the black tubing?They inflate intermittently so the blood doesn't pool in your calves and clot while you're laying in bed. |
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marty marty marty! |