460 0 #1 March 28, 2007 Anyone have any contact info for John Long, the famous climber who made a few BASE jumps with Carl Boenish near the Trollvegen?Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grayhghost 0 #2 March 28, 2007 Post up your question here: http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/forum.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
460 0 #3 March 28, 2007 Got his contact info. thanks.Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #4 March 28, 2007 Why does that sound so familiar??!! Did he author a bunch of rock climbing books?"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyTwoCents 0 #5 March 28, 2007 QuoteDid he author a bunch of rock climbing books? He did. His anchor series is a must have for any climber, albeit not without controversy. QuoteWhy does that sound so familiar??!! Perhaps because he also wrote an great story about Carl Boenish' last jump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiderbaby 0 #6 March 28, 2007 The book is called Gorilla Monsoon by John Long and the story in the book is called Down and Out. One of the wickedest old school BASE stories ever told. The story can also be found in a John Long collection book called Long on Adventure."It takes a big man to cry, it takes an even bigger man to make that big man cry" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyTwoCents 0 #7 March 28, 2007 QuoteThe story can also be found in a John Long collection book called Long on Adventure. Or in the link in the post above... You're right, it's a great story. As are all the other stories in that book. It's a must read for any adventurer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiderbaby 0 #8 March 29, 2007 Yep, I posted without clicking the clickys first........again. I'm kinda hyper that way."It takes a big man to cry, it takes an even bigger man to make that big man cry" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tungflik 0 #9 March 29, 2007 "The book is called Gorilla Monsoon by John Long and the story in the book is called Down and Out. One of the wickedest old school BASE stories ever told. The story can also be found in a John Long collection book called Long on Adventure." Thank you for sharing Spider Baby! M *** I think Therefore I am Dangerous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites