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 UKC Articles 14 Aug 2013
Seamus and Finn McCann on top of El Capitan after their successful ascen of The Nose, 4 kbThis is an article by Finn McCann about his ascent of one of the most famous routes in the world, The Nose on El Capitan with is father. What makes this story so special is that Finn's Dad was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, a form of terminal lung cancer, in 2004...

Read more at http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=5716
 SteveSBlake 14 Aug 2013
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A great report Finn. It's very big isn't it! - Your Dad must be a tough cookie.

Regards,

Steve
 3 Names 14 Aug 2013
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What a brilliant adventure, well done to you and your Dad
 lummox 14 Aug 2013
In reply to UKC Articles: Chapeau !
 tmawer 14 Aug 2013
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Inspiring and moving! Thanks for sharing.
 Enty 14 Aug 2013
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I always love reading Nose trip reports and this one is pretty special.

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 David Kay 14 Aug 2013
In reply to UKC Articles: Good choice of song for the video!
 JayPee630 14 Aug 2013
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I know these words get thrown around a lot, but this is truly awe inspiring, inspirational, and moving. Impressive people. Best wishes and respect to you!
 Bertbee 14 Aug 2013
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Inspiring - thanks for sharing.
 TimJ 14 Aug 2013
In reply to SteveSBlake:
Seamus was certainly a tough and very positive guy when I knew him 25 years ago. I hope I get the chance to congratulate him and Finn personally. Great effort!
 martinph78 14 Aug 2013
In reply to UKC Articles: Great stuff, well done!
 zigzag 14 Aug 2013
Words aren't enough to get anyway near enough to describe the bond between father and son, brilliant and emotional stuff
 NickK123 14 Aug 2013
In reply to UKC Articles: Great story, great route, great father-son relationship. Thanks for sharing this exploit.
 dan wisey 14 Aug 2013
In reply to UKC Articles:Good Effort!
 will9118 14 Aug 2013
In reply to UKC Articles: I was in Yosemite just a week after that. Having seen what you guys did in person, im astounded. Truely, i am humbled. Good on you.
 Mark Collins  UKC Supporter 15 Aug 2013
In reply to UKC Articles: That's ace! Cheers for sharing.
 jazzyjackson 15 Aug 2013
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Amazing! Hats off ; )
ice.solo 16 Aug 2013
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Great gig all round. Whats next?
 milkyjoe 16 Aug 2013
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Thanks. As someone currently doing chemotherapy, such an encouraging story to hear.
 chrisbevins 17 Aug 2013
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Awesome job guys! Oli and I thought it was badass that you were climbing with your Dad, but no idea of the whole story. Really inspiring! Congrats!

Chris (we met on sickle ledge)
MarkL 21 Aug 2013
In reply to UKC Articles: Brilliant. Beautiful.
panfloyd 21 Aug 2013
Being a father of a one-year old son, I wish our relationship would be some day half as strong as those two guys's.
Congratulations for achieving such an epic challenging route.
Keep walking Dad Seamus.
Great story Finn.
 Carless 21 Aug 2013
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Excellent inspiring stuff - enjoyed reading that
olilyon 22 Aug 2013
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Awesome effort you guys was really inspiring seeing you guys on the route! How the hands are better now!!
abseil 22 Aug 2013
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Very, very inspiring - and encouraging lots of people, no doubt.

Lots of luck for great further climbs.
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