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clintcummins
Apr 29, 2004, 7:43 PM
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Timmy O'Neill is presenting his slideshow + movies at Stanford
on Monday May 3 at 7pm (free). The full West Coast Tour
schedule and a preview of the show are given below.
Timmy O'Neill / Outside Magazine - Outside U - West Coast Tour
http://www.redpointcreative.com/RPCtimmypageone.htm
University California Santa Cruz 04/30/04 7:30 p.m.
Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave ($8)
Mission Cliffs 05/02/04 7 p.m.
2295 Harrison St, San Francisco
Stanford University 05/03/04 7 p.m.
Room 200-002, free
http://alpineclub.stanford.edu/info/calendar.html
(preview of the show, maps to find the auditorium)
University of Oregon 05/05/04 7 p.m.
13th & University
Oregon State 05/06/04 7.p.m.
LaSells Stewart Center
Whitman College 05/10/04 7 p.m.
Olin 130
Washington State 05/11/04 7 p.m.
Compton Union Building Auditorium
Boise State University 05/14/04 7 p.m.
Student Rec Center, 1515 University Drive
Boulder/University Colorado 05/19/04 7:30 p.m.
Boulder Theater ($10 cash at the door, fundraiser for dZi foundation)
*Most shows are free or a nominal charge unless indicated*
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Outside Magazine presents Outside University starring climbing superstar Timmy O'Neill. Known as the "Urban Ape" for his occasional exploits scaling city buildings, Timmy O'Neill combines stand up comedy with tales of adventure - all wrapped up in a program that leaves audiences motivated to get outdoors.
This hysterical show will chronicle Timmy's spring 2003 adventure to the big walls of Greenland and feature his latest short film entitled, Suspended Animation. Not enough you say? No problem because Tim has much more in store for us. You'll also see a new film about climbing Yosemite Valley's El Capitan with double amputee climber Warren McDonald this past fall and you'll get to see and hear about Tim's most recent adventure to climb the limestone cliffs of Cuba.... This is going to be one spicy, gnarly show... don't miss it!!!
Timmy O'Neill's adventurous spirit was fostered in the urban-open spaces surrounding his childhood home in Philadelphia. He explored the boundaries of Fernwood cemetery and along the banks of Cobb's Creek in search of excitement- that usually consisted of burned out cars and run-ins with the cops. At age nineteen, he moved to Yellowstone National Park, beginning a seven-year traveling stint through America's pristine wilderness. He soon discovered rock climbing in Yosemite National Park and knew that through it, he would pursue his dreams. He has been kayaking since age five and climbing for the past fifteen years.
O'Neill is one of the fastest climbers in the world. He has set many speed records in Yosemite National Park on several of its formations, including a 2001 world record ascent, with Dean Potter, of the famed Nose on El Capitan in 3 hours 24 minutes (it takes most people 3-4 days to climb this!). That same Yosemite season, O'Neill and Potter became the first to ever link-up, in a continuous push, three massive Grade VI walls, climbing over 80 pitches and 9,000 vertical feet, in less than 24 hours.
During the past several years, Timmy has been exploring the world's great mountain ranges, climbing from Pakistan to Patagonia. His most recent adventures include climbing massive granite monoliths in Greenland, leading a 4 day ascent of El Cap with Warren McDonald, a double amputee (above the knee), and climbing limestone cliffs in Cuba.
In addition to athletic exploration, O'Neill is been breaking ground with film and public speaking. His film Urban Ape, which features "hilarious buildering antics", has won over 5 major Mountain Film Festival awards. Timmy continues to work on film projects, and is also receiving acclaim for his outrageously funny "climbing slideshows." "O'Neill is the smartest, funniest presenter out there today," stated Yvon Chouinard, owner of Patagonia clothing company. Forget the "gnarly man vs. gnarly mountain" approach to climbing shows. Prepare yourself for stomach cramps and watery eyes as climber, comedian, and "Urban Ape," Timmy O'Neill gives his own Monty Python inspired approach to a major climbing expedition.
Timmy's overall message: get outside and discover the freedom, happiness and sense of accomplishment outdoor activity can bring, no matter what your level.
Get ready to be inspired and be prepared to laugh.
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boulderman
Apr 29, 2004, 7:59 PM
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He's really not that funny..... Maybe for five minutes, then it's the same crap over and over and over and.....
On the other hand, the slides are good.
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ammon
Apr 29, 2004, 8:00 PM
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TIMMAAAYY!!!
If any of you haven't seen one of Timmy's slideshows.... you're missing out big time. You're guaranteed to leave with your side hurting from laughing so hard.
Thanks for the post.
Cheers, Ammon
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ammon
Apr 29, 2004, 8:05 PM
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In reply to: He's really not that funny..... Maybe for five minutes, then it's the same crap over and over and over and.....
There always has to be some kind of negativity thrown in, huh?
Smile.... and stay positive, Ammon
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