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MikePelkey Jul 24, 2012, 6:54 AM

Anniversary of 1966 El Capitan jump

Today, July 24, 2012, marks the 46th anniversary of Brian Schubert's and my 1966 El Capitan jump. I sure wish Brian was here to celebrate it with us.

I'll have a glass of champagne for you, old friend.

460 Jul 24, 2012, 8:33 AM

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Cheers Mike.

gauleyguide Jul 24, 2012, 9:58 AM

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Awesome! Happy anniversary!

Spiderbaby Jul 24, 2012, 10:00 AM

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That jump was so far ahead of its time as to almost not be believed. Congrats Mike, and I wish Brian was here to so I could fawn and gush all over you both. Cheers man.

dride Jul 24, 2012, 10:30 AM

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Respect---all the way!!

StealthyB Jul 24, 2012, 12:51 PM

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Historic! Glad you're still around, and all the best to you.
Cheers, B.

wormly81 Jul 24, 2012, 2:34 PM

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Beautiful moment in history... what a jump.

It would be real nice to have all our friends still here, but whats really important is what we got done before they left.

MBA-FRANK Jul 24, 2012, 4:05 PM

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Happy anniversary Mike. Thank God for you pioneers!

Dadsy Jul 24, 2012, 5:00 PM

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Congratualtions Mike, I like the Bertrand Russell quote

Jello Jul 24, 2012, 8:32 PM

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Good on you, sir. You two were way ahead of your time.

shegget Jul 24, 2012, 9:04 PM

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I can't even imagine what it felt like to be up there on the edge pioneering this stuff way back in the day... craziness. Happy Anniversary!