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"Wild and Woolly Video" is hosting a showing of the classic climbing film "El Capitan" on February 15th at 7 PM at the Clifton Center in Louisville (www.cliftoncenter.org).

Glen Denny, who was the cameraman on the movie and is also famous for his Yosemite climbing photos (glendenny.com) will be there to introduce the movie and do a Q&A afterwards. He'll also be doing a slideshow the following night at the Quest Outdoors on Frankfort Avenue.

Admission is $5 or free if the person is a Friend of the Clifton Center.
It's a "we hope we break even" type event.

if my name is Clifton, does that make me a friend?

I bet the film will be full of a bunch of pussy ass aid climbers... Now who would want to watch that?

I DO!

I almost forgot to mention - there's another event in L'ville that supports the RRGCC

Highland Coffee Company this Friday between 7-9pm for Dan Lubber's art show reception on images from The Big Island of Hawai'i. There will be a drawing to win a print on Lustre and proceeds go to the Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition. Hope to see you all friday evening!

So if you're in the neighborhood - stop by and show your support!

Thanks Dan for raising funds for the RRGCC!!!!

This film is an absolute masterpiece!!! (Best climbing video ever?) Filmed in 1969 and released in 1978 this documentary follows three climbers up an early ascent of the Nose. Swami-belts, nailing, whippers, twisted rope, hand tied aiders... well before the advent of the modern camming unit. Back when the Nose really was A4. Heck, those are probably even steel carabiners! My, how times have changed.

Wish I could make it, but I will be unable to attend. However, if they happen to be selling copies and there any among you who would be willing to pick one up for me, I'd be glad to pay you when I see you.

trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqu4Q7Ldmt8

Hey,

This is Todd from Wild and Woolly.


Also wanted to let everyone know that Glen Denny will be doing a slideshow and book signing at Quest Outdoors on Frankfort Avenue on February 16th at 7 PM.

I talked to Fred Padula the director and he's working on a remastered DVD of the movie, but it's not ready quite yet.

We'll be showing a 16mm film print, which shows some age, but it actually kind of adds to the effect.

Thanks for posting this and thanks for the interest.

Todd

I'll be there! (Thanks for the psyche, batguano!)

I heard aid climbing was easy because your gear is always at your waist.

Yes, aid climbing is easy. Unless, of course, it's not.

Like when your gear is spiraling down your lead line at you. (pop, pop, pop) Don't forget to cover your face.