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I learned a couple days ago that Adm. Pettigrew has passed away. I am very grateful we shared this conversation and for all the others over beers in San Diego. He was a shining example of patriotism and honor. Rest in peace Viper.
Reported there after A school in Memphis ,, Air launched weapons school for 6 weeks ,, did line handling party for the mighty O cv -34 coming back from there last west pac cruise late feb and march of 1976
Stumbled across your channel searching for vids on old bases. I use to live on base from 90-92. Typical Navy family station time. I've lived in many places but this was my favorite and most memorable as it was my dad's last duty station. I can remember the day the Gulf War began. George Bush Sr was in office. Alameda NAS was still the Carl Vinson's home port. I lived in Officer's housing just outside the East gate that I always thought was the main gate. The A-7 Corsair is on the stick at this gate. Not sure if its still there. Many good memories. Thanks for making this.
I recently acquired a flight helmet from the 90th that was named to a Mark Sheeter, Callsign "Skeeter", did your dad happen to know of Mr. Sheeter. Sheeter was with them around the 1991 time frame.
Thank you for posting this beautifully edited video. It looks like my trip with RMI overlapped with yours. I summitted on June 2, and the group was led by Dave Hahn. I can't tell what date yours was, but my grey pack and white/red helmet are there in the video at 3:18.
Nel 1994 feci la solitaria della normale , la cresta Est. 1250 m. il dislivello, diff. Max 4+ Questo sarebbe stato il programma. Ma circa dopo 500 dalla base mi sbagliai e mi aprii una variante sulla parete N , a dx della cresta. Nella relazione la valutai di 500 m. , diff. 6a/b , difficile da valutare da slegati con 700 m. di vuoto sotto. Ripresi poi la cresta e alle 14 circa mi trovai sulla cima. Lo dissi alle guide alpine nella casetta del parco ma ignorarono le mie parole. Senza credermi quindi. In quei giorni ero in forma. Mi spettava ľHalf dome e il Capitan nelle settimane successive.
Hi Nick, welcome to the Castleton club!!! I could see your emotion at the top. I get it, I literally had tears at the same spot. My summit was at age 55, I am still climbing now at 60!! I watched every RU-vid video of Castleton, yours does the best job of showing the journey.
Well done Ed! Tell me more. I'm do to give it a "crack" next year at 60. How long had you been climbing by the age of 55? Any particular advice. Definitely stiffer do to some arthritis at this point. THX
Your guides were probably smoking dope and woke up when ever they wanted. I usually bumped up from from Muir to Ingram for summit push which was a 1000 feet higher. Also we stayed at Ingram another night which allowed us to actually enjoy the climb. RMI is a terrible boot camp experience
I summited the Grand for the first time with a climber friend, 11 weeks after breaking my femur in a ski mountaineering accident. Definitely made for a memorable experience! The Tetons are amazing. 👍🏔️
I was stationed aboard the USS Samuel Gompers AD 37 from 91 to 94. There were some good times there. Of course back then I always said I couldn't wait to get out. Got out and realized it was a mistake. Took my family back to Alameda 5 years ago. It had changed but really not that much. Wanted to show my kids where Dad would hang out when not on board. We got on the base and it was disheartening because I remember how it was. We toured the Hornet and my kids got a taste of what life was like for Dad before they were born. But before we toured I had to stop because the memories were so real. I saw the base as it is now, but in my mind? Just like I had never left. All the sights and sounds and smells all came flooding back so much that it brought tears to my eyes. Now I do maintenance work for a coalition for the homeless and my property is strictly veterans.
Thank you for this, I have been on the Midway twice and I am planning a trip back with my father who served in the Navy. We are planning to visit the Midway and the USS Iowa BB 61 in LA since we are from Iowa. Going out to California to tour these ships with my dad is something I am looking forward to. I have visted the Midway a couple of times when I have been in California and I have been on the Iowa once while out there, going out there with my dad should be a good time. Glad you had the opportunity wih your father.
Excellent video and narration thank you! I actually jumped when you were describing not being able to see the bottom of the crevasse just as your crampon was loudly scraping across the ice. 😂
THANKYOU Nick. RU-vid led me to your videos. What a treasure!! As to this trip and video..having this experience with your Father and brother is a capstone moment in life that can never be taken away. Truly uplifting. Your channel deserves more exposure!! I subscribed and will be enjoying your content. Cheers from mid-Missouri
The navy is very very important and get sht on by alot of people in them areas, when and i say when sht hits the fan they will be hopefully grearful for getting their arse saved , im a vet navy but more in honor of my dad 34 yrs navy 1939 to 1974 3 wars he srved master chief AK Carlson
Absolutely unreal quality of your videos. Humble, thoughtful and realistic narration. This is one of those channels that when I scroll past, I assume it’s super high in views/subscribers until I actually pay attention. Really hope you continue making these and documenting your achievements.
Really nice video...I worked 2 summers (1969 and1970) at the national park inn at Longmire....Lou Whitaker used to come into the inn often . He had just started the climbing school.❤
