by Dan Bereck » Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:11 pm
Congrats Dave. I remember seeing your name in many 13er registers years ago and wondering who you were. I could also say the same for the Climbing Cooneys, who announced your success. You were from Parker where my primary 13er partner, Debby Reed, also lived at the time. Not sure if Debby ever looked you up. I also asked some of my other climbing partners but you remained a "ghost" who just signed into registers. Congrats.
Garratt and Martin's book influenced many, if not most, of the early 13er finishers plus many others as well. I meet Mike three times in the mountains but never meet Bob or you out there. Now LOJ is taking its place with amazing information and influence. Thanks to Mike and Bob for their efforts and to John for his. Montani Semper Liberi