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In search of climber Grant Gardner?

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Andy Kirkpatrick · · Galway · Joined May 2014 · Points: 0

Hi,

I recently got back the US rights for my book Psychovertical, and thought it would be nice in a new edition to include other people's stories about climbing the Reticent Wall. So far, I've wrangled words out of climbers like Kevin Thaw, Brandon Adams, Valerio Folco, Jacek Czyz, and Mark Hudon, but I'd like to wrangle more from the still living, as each tells a different story about the same climb. And so I've been trying to track down big wall soloist Grant Gardner, but having no luck so far. Does anyone know if he's still around?

Cheers

Andy

M D · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2024 · Points: 25

Can't help, but looking forward to the new edition.

Alois Smrz · · Idyllwild, CA · Joined Dec 2019 · Points: 1,667

I talked to Grant couple years ago. He lived caring for his elderly father somewhere in San Bernardino County. For the life of me I don't remember the town. We talked about getting together to do some climbing at Tahquitz but my back was recently injured, so we just chatted. He didn't do much at the time, was concerned about his dad. Sorry I don't have more, but Grant is around, at least he was on/about my 75 Birthday when he called. Andy, If I find his address/phone, I will let you know. 

Alois Smrz · · Idyllwild, CA · Joined Dec 2019 · Points: 1,667

Andy, I hear from friends that Grant might be living in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Unfortunately, nobody I know has his address or phone...

Andy Kirkpatrick · · Galway · Joined May 2014 · Points: 0
Alois Smrzwrote:

Andy, I hear from friends that Grant might be living in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Unfortunately, nobody I know has his address or phone...

I found him! 

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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