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tedo
Jul 11, 2006, 7:05 AM
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I know there are different styles of climbing... but overall, who deserves to be called a living legend in the climbing world beside you? :wink:
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tonloc
Jul 11, 2006, 8:31 AM
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tonloc fuckin gill...
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ikefromla
Jul 11, 2006, 9:11 AM
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heh, besides you. :lol:
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tonloc
Jul 11, 2006, 9:31 AM
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my man ike's got my back, but i guess if you have to add a couple more id say chris sharma, dave graham, tommy caldwell and dean potter(albeit some see him as a dick for his actions)...
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macherry
Jul 11, 2006, 3:28 PM
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macherry moved this thread from Beginners to General.
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billcoe_
Jul 11, 2006, 6:41 PM
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Men currently climbing:
Dean Potter
Tommy Caldwell
Hubers
Steve House
(oh oh Croft and Bachar are still climbing and are ledgends, and so is Beckey and.......pick only 3? )
Women:
Lynn Hill
the other 2 I think you can get by reading a climbing mag and picking, theres at least like 4 real real good women climbers on top.
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camhead
Jul 11, 2006, 6:48 PM
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Alex Huber is one of those damned krauts, so he doesn't count.
My list for the top three climbers in the USA would be
1. the one having the most fun
2. the other one having the most fun
3. Tori Allen
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nthusiastj
Jul 11, 2006, 6:58 PM
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Slightly off topic, But you can find the actual rankings here:
http://www.8a.nu/site2/
click ranking. Then North American top 100.
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sevrdhed
Jul 11, 2006, 7:02 PM
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Dude, are you guys kidding me? Dave Graham? Chris Sharma? Tommy Caldwell? Pfft. Weaklings!
Everyone knows that our very own Kansasclimber is the top 3 climbers in the US.
Duh.
Steve
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billcoe_
Jul 11, 2006, 7:19 PM
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Sure thing, Potter and Sharma aren't even listed. Far as that goes, whats to stop you from jumping on this site and claiming enough sends to assure you of a top 3 rating?
top 3 NA Climbers today:
David Graham 1981 United States Maine
Curtis Greene- 1982 United States Nephi, UT
Andy Raether 1984 United States Minneapoli
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joshy8200
Jul 11, 2006, 7:29 PM
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Lynn Hill: first person to free The Nose, 'nuff said. First woman to climb 5.14.
Tommy Caldwell: The Nose AND Freerider free in a day, 'nuff said.
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trenchdigger
Jul 11, 2006, 7:49 PM
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In reply to: I know there are different styles of climbing... but overall, who deserves to be called a living legend in the climbing world beside you? :wink:
Kansasclimber
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nthusiastj
Jul 11, 2006, 8:04 PM
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In reply to: Sure thing, Potter and Sharma aren't even listed. Far as that goes, whats to stop you from jumping on this site and claiming enough sends to assure you of a top 3 rating? top 3 NA Climbers today: David Graham 1981 United States Maine Curtis Greene- 1982 United States Nephi, UT Andy Raether 1984 United States Minneapoli
Mostly just the fact that I suck.
I believe those are just competitive rankings.
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flipnfall
Jul 11, 2006, 8:21 PM
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Everyone else has the top 3 covered, but here's my nomination for legends of modern climbing.
1. John Gill (THE ultimate pioneer)
2. Peter Croft (daring first ascents and free soloing)
3. Lynn Hill (best ever female climber)
4. Ron Kauk (the Yosemite legend)
5. Danny Osmond (total guts and amazing mind over matter)
Pioneers of the pioneers
Royal Robins and Chounard deserve mention for pioneering climbing gear, first ascensions and beginning climbing techniques.
GT
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jred
Jul 11, 2006, 8:40 PM
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Peter Croft is Canadian.
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jred
Jul 11, 2006, 8:42 PM
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In reply to: Alex Huber is one of those damned krauts, so he doesn't count. My list for the top three climbers in the USA would be 1. the one having the most fun 2. the other one having the most fun 3. Tori Allen
What a cheese assed answer. Tori Allen is someone you see as doing it only for fun?
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flipnfall
Jul 11, 2006, 9:07 PM
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In reply to: Peter Croft is Canadian.
Oh I forgot. If you were born in another country you can't be an American. Good point. :lol:
I thought he was a US citizen, but perhaps I'm wrong.
Sorry if I was.
GT
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crackmd
Jul 11, 2006, 10:05 PM
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No climber mentioned has ever onsight soloed multiple stacked pitches of 5.12 crack. Mike Reardon went steps beyond previous soloing achievements with his onsight solo of Romantic Warrior. I don't see anyone stepping up to match or better his climb anytime soon. For whatever reason, the climbing community does not seem to recognize (or denies) the significance of this achievement.
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krusher4
Jul 11, 2006, 10:34 PM
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How about a free solo of El Cap...in a day...un-supported. That would be rad eh?
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davidji
Jul 11, 2006, 11:31 PM
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In reply to: Peter Croft is Canadian.
How come Kansasclimber isn't on the list yet?
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yokese
Jul 11, 2006, 11:59 PM
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But who's this Kansasclimber you all are talking about??... oh, I see... :?
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thegreytradster
Jul 12, 2006, 2:44 AM
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The three that are having the most fun.
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billcoe_
Jul 12, 2006, 3:05 AM
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[quote="flipnfall"]In reply to: Peter Croft is Canadian.
Nobodys perfect! :)
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billydude
Jul 12, 2006, 5:17 AM
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Fred Nicole -how old is this guy and still puting up test pieces in Heuco
Chris Sharma -Witness the Fitness....
Tommy Caldwell - Flex Luthor shows his ability to crank hard sport and his work on El Cap is nothing short of legendary
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