May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
John was our favorite person in the litany of characters that are Needles climbers - not so much by John’s climbing, but by his passion and kind gestures to all who wandered here.
When I requested a second rope to simu-rap off Every Which Way but Up - rather than rap off two sadly aged quarter-inch bolts - John was laughing his butt off at us and cajoling those silly Easterners (NH). He had known us for years as June regulars, warmup climbing before heading W to Wyoming’s Wind Rivers.
Just a fab gentleman, knowledgeable companion, and great individual, John Page deserves legendary status in CSP.
I only wish someone had recorded his stories of earlier days.
“Off belay, John!” Thank you.
When I requested a second rope to simu-rap off Every Which Way but Up - rather than rap off two sadly aged quarter-inch bolts - John was laughing his butt off at us and cajoling those silly Easterners (NH). He had known us for years as June regulars, warmup climbing before heading W to Wyoming’s Wind Rivers.
Just a fab gentleman, knowledgeable companion, and great individual, John Page deserves legendary status in CSP.
I only wish someone had recorded his stories of earlier days.
“Off belay, John!” Thank you.