However why did Wild Country and Scarpa choose to sponsor him if there was so much doubt about his credentials? Why the sudden change of heart as from what you and Percy are saying there was no evidence before and there is no evidence now. From an outside perspective none of this makes any sense.
Personally I would rather the matter be settled in a more dignified manner than a on an internet community forum
I would rather the matter be settled in a more dignified manner
Why don't you ask Alex Messenger which boxing club he took photos of Rich fighting at that were published in Summit?
Because it would be an utter waste of time. As Percy said he's not providing evidence to his sponsors on request why on earth would he provide it to me.
My work place is an old country house, that has button backed arm chairs... my god what have I become!?
since when has it been acceptable to carry out character assassination without the contribution of the guy himself?
I couldn't decide whether to to get involved in this but in the end thought, fuck it, so....This is a lot different to the Scotty situation as clearly Rich is/was strong enough to do the feats achieved of him. Also worth pointing out that a lot of these rumours get spread as hard facts by people who hear them second/third hand. For example, I recall that Si Moore saw RS do Hubble, no? Yet many people on this thread have included this as an 'unwitnessed' ascent. I think the responsibility for this lies firmly with the doubters (I.U.P.G and all that), so maybe someone who knows Si should check with him?
Quote from: Barratt on November 09, 2010, 09:26:22 amsince when has it been acceptable to carry out character assassination without the contribution of the guy himself?Well I believe he has been invited to this conversation, where do we stand if he chooses not to join in...?
Quote from: Barratt on November 09, 2010, 09:26:22 amsince when has it been acceptable to carry out character assassination without the contribution of the guy himself?Well I believe he has been invited to this conversation,
my god what have I become!?
I think it's safe for us to assume he knows about this discussion
... from Wild Country's list of UK sponsored climbers. I wonder where he's gone? Perhaps he's given up climbing again.