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Title: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: RedLeader on January 13, 2019
I went to see Free Solo, a documentary film about Alex Honnold climbing El Capitan without any climbing gear. It's a great watch guaranteed to leave you with clammy hands! The QFT has had a revamp too and is very comfy these days!

https://queensfilmtheatre.com/Whats-On/Free-Solo

Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: Heggs on January 13, 2019
I was considering going to see that too but think I'll just buy it. Looks really good!
Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: NIPupper on January 13, 2019
I was considering going to see that too but think I'll just buy it. Looks really good!


for a moment i thought you where considering giving the climb a go!
Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: Heggs on January 13, 2019
 ;D ;D ;D Not even a tiny chance! Wouldn't even consider it lol
Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: seanbranagh on January 14, 2019
Alex Honnold is mental, a "few sandwiches short of a picnic" my mum would have said. Incredibly talented guy!
He features in my favourite add for North Face, appropriately called "Question Madness"


Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: Reekydot on January 23, 2019
Hi folks,

I've not posted before but just pop in for a nosey now and again. I'm not into climbing although it does fascinate me to watch folk with kahunas this big! I'm more of a wild camp kinda guy especially as beer and extreme climbing wouldn't really mix  ;D

Anyway if you haven't already checkout a show on Netflix called Valley Uprising.

Cheers

Ricky
Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: seanbranagh on January 23, 2019
Welcome!  :)

Fair play to you bringing beer when wild camping. I usually bring wine; less weight to carry ;D

I watched that Valley Uprising a while back. I thought it was very good.
Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: Reekydot on January 23, 2019
Welcome!  :)

Fair play to you bringing beer when wild camping. I usually bring wine; less weight to carry ;D

I watched that Valley Uprising a while back. I thought it was very good.

Thanks,

Usually four big cans of ale and a wee hip flask (or more if the hike in isn't so bad). Yeah it's few years old but definitely worth a watch if you haven't seen it.

Ricky
Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: NIPupper on January 23, 2019
oh I, a few cans is always tasty after the hike in. I find two or three send me of for a deep and peaceful sleep. one breakfast beer the next morning and it's good to go.
Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: Reekydot on January 23, 2019
oh I, a few cans is always tasty after the hike in. I find two or three send me of for a deep and peaceful sleep. one breakfast beer the next morning and it's good to go.

I like your style  ;D
Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: seanbranagh on January 24, 2019
I do almost all of my wild camping on the summits, hence the weight concern.
Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: NIPupper on January 24, 2019
oh I, a few cans is always tasty after the hike in. I find two or three send me of for a deep and peaceful sleep. one breakfast beer the next morning and it's good to go.

I like your style  ;D

thanks!
I do almost all of my wild camping on the summits, hence the weight concern.

i heard you can get free whiskey from a magic pipe near the summit of Slieve Commedagh.

Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: seanbranagh on January 24, 2019
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i heard you can get free whiskey from a magic pipe near the summit of Slieve Commedagh.

Leaving now, I will be there in 10 minutes.. ;D
Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: Reekydot on January 25, 2019
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i heard you can get free whiskey from a magic pipe near the summit of Slieve Commedagh.

Leaving now, I will be there in 10 minutes.. ;D

Where's my coat  ;D
Title: Re: Free Solo at the Queens Film Theatre
Post by: NorthernSky on January 25, 2019
playing again but sold out, eugh