Please welcome our judge for UWOL #7.... at DVinfo.net

Meryem Ersoz · February 5th, 2008, 11:38 AM

Our judge for UWOL #7 is Mr. Adventure Himself: Jonathan Copp.

His brief bio:

Jonny Copp, born in Singapore in ‘74, has had his passport stolen by a monkey in India, been stuck in a crevasse for four days in the Himalaya, been given a test run with a machine-gun in Pakistan, been robbed in Reno, and has starved in Patagonia. He is known for his climbing, photography, writing and high level alpinism. He has made cutting edge first ascents of some of the steepest walls and mountains worldwide. Jonathan's photography, writing and video footage has been used in magazines, books and movies.

He has climbed serious, first ascents in Argentina, Pakistan, Chile, Alaska, the Himalaya, the Yukon and other steep places. He is known for rock, ice, and alpinism including the first alpine style ascent of Grade VII (longest vertical climbs in the world). He applies the idea that less is more in terms of equipment and supplies, and still believes that the summit means something but that ascent style is everything. He’s been the recipient of many grants to fund explorations and is a climbing ambassador to a number of organizations & companies. Jonny’s photography, writing and video has been published in magazines, journals, books and film. He is also available to guide, shoot, document, rig and give presentations.

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Jonny is a world class adventurer, alpinist, photographer, and climber. He is also the founder and director of the Boulder Adventure Film Festival here in Boulder (where we screened 2 UWOL films last year...), in an Outdoor Video Producer's workshop. He has shot photos and video in some of the most extreme outdoor environments.

Plus--he's an all-around nice guy! Doing good things for the planet and good things here at home!

You can read all about his wild global travel exploits and check out his stunning photo work at www.coppworks.com --

and about his work establishing an amazing film festival locally:

www.boulderadventurefilm.org

His account at DVinfo is still pending activation, but please give him the usual warm UWOL welcome!

Trond Saetre · February 5th, 2008, 12:54 PM

Welcome to the uwol friendship, Jonathan!

Your awesome experience makes you the perfect choice to judge this adventure theme.

Mat Thompson · February 5th, 2008, 01:17 PM

A big fat uwol welcome to ya Jonathan! Some stunning photography on your site. I was in Grindelwald last weekend. I've always wanted to see the Eiger after hearing/reading so much about it.....don't fancy climbing it though, isn't that what ski lifts are for ;-) !

Meryem Ersoz · February 5th, 2008, 01:18 PM

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Geir Inge · February 5th, 2008, 03:18 PM

Glad to have you onboard the uwol ship Mr Jonathan Copp.

Regards
Geir Inge

Kevin Railsback · February 5th, 2008, 08:17 PM

Jonathan,

Welcome to the UWOL Challenge. Your photography is incredible.

We're all hard at work to make your job very difficult. :)

Gordon Hoffman · February 6th, 2008, 08:01 AM

Welcome to the Challenge Jonathan!

Gordon

Dale Guthormsen · February 6th, 2008, 11:14 AM

Jonathan,

I enjoyed your web page, great pictures to be sure.

Thank you for taking on the job.

David Gemmell · February 6th, 2008, 04:08 PM

Hey Johny,
Welcome to UWOL!
Just been enjoying looking at some of the photos within your web site. Life's certainly been an adventure for you. Hope you enjoy judging the many mini adventures we're all about to embark on.
Great to have you on board.
David

Marj Atkins · February 6th, 2008, 10:38 PM

Welcome Jonny. You certainly have an eye for things that would escape most of us. Your work is absolutely stunning and inspiring. Look forward to hearing your comments.

Catherine Russell · February 14th, 2008, 10:55 AM

Welcome Jonathan!

Welcome to the UWOL adventure. I don't envy your position as judge but I sure do admire your courage!

Have fun!

Cat

Ruth Happel · February 14th, 2008, 11:54 PM

Hi Jonathan,

It sounds like you've had lots of adventures, so this month's theme is certainly appropriate for you! I like the story about the monkey stealing your passport. I used to study monkeys, and have had lots of things stolen from them as well- though never a passport! Welcome to UWOL, and thanks for offering to judge the contest.

Ruth

February 5th, 2008, 11:38 AM	#1
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	Please welcome our judge for UWOL #7.... Our judge for UWOL #7 is Mr. Adventure Himself: Jonathan Copp. His brief bio: Jonny Copp, born in Singapore in ‘74, has had his passport stolen by a monkey in India, been stuck in a crevasse for four days in the Himalaya, been given a test run with a machine-gun in Pakistan, been robbed in Reno, and has starved in Patagonia. He is known for his climbing, photography, writing and high level alpinism. He has made cutting edge first ascents of some of the steepest walls and mountains worldwide. Jonathan's photography, writing and video footage has been used in magazines, books and movies. He has climbed serious, first ascents in Argentina, Pakistan, Chile, Alaska, the Himalaya, the Yukon and other steep places. He is known for rock, ice, and alpinism including the first alpine style ascent of Grade VII (longest vertical climbs in the world). He applies the idea that less is more in terms of equipment and supplies, and still believes that the summit means something but that ascent style is everything. He’s been the recipient of many grants to fund explorations and is a climbing ambassador to a number of organizations & companies. Jonny’s photography, writing and video has been published in magazines, journals, books and film. He is also available to guide, shoot, document, rig and give presentations. -------- Jonny is a world class adventurer, alpinist, photographer, and climber. He is also the founder and director of the Boulder Adventure Film Festival here in Boulder (where we screened 2 UWOL films last year...), in an Outdoor Video Producer's workshop. He has shot photos and video in some of the most extreme outdoor environments. Plus--he's an all-around nice guy! Doing good things for the planet and good things here at home! You can read all about his wild global travel exploits and check out his stunning photo work at www.coppworks.com -- and about his work establishing an amazing film festival locally: www.boulderadventurefilm.org His account at DVinfo is still pending activation, but please give him the usual warm UWOL welcome!

February 5th, 2008, 01:18 PM	#4
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	Announcing this year's 6-Challenge Incentive... deleted...

February 5th, 2008, 03:18 PM	#5
Geir Inge Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Larsnes, Norway Posts: 1,343	Glad to have you onboard the uwol ship Mr Jonathan Copp. Regards Geir Inge __________________ Geir Inge B. Brekke Visit me at: https://vimeo.com/gibbfilm

February 5th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#6
Kevin Railsback Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,544	Jonathan, Welcome to the UWOL Challenge. Your photography is incredible. We're all hard at work to make your job very difficult. :) __________________ --==Kevin==-- http:naturephotostudios.com.com

February 6th, 2008, 11:14 AM	#8
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Jonathan, I enjoyed your web page, great pictures to be sure. Thank you for taking on the job. __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

February 5th, 2008, 12:54 PM	#2
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Welcome to the uwol friendship, Jonathan! Your awesome experience makes you the perfect choice to judge this adventure theme.

February 5th, 2008, 01:17 PM	#3
Mat Thompson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 1,397	A big fat uwol welcome to ya Jonathan! Some stunning photography on your site. I was in Grindelwald last weekend. I've always wanted to see the Eiger after hearing/reading so much about it.....don't fancy climbing it though, isn't that what ski lifts are for ;-) !

February 6th, 2008, 08:01 AM	#7
Gordon Hoffman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta Canada Posts: 619	Welcome to the Challenge Jonathan! Gordon

February 6th, 2008, 04:08 PM	#9
David Gemmell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bendigo, Australia Posts: 234	Hey Johny, Welcome to UWOL! Just been enjoying looking at some of the photos within your web site. Life's certainly been an adventure for you. Hope you enjoy judging the many mini adventures we're all about to embark on. Great to have you on board. David

February 6th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#10
Marj Atkins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Johannesburg South Africa Posts: 768	Welcome Jonny. You certainly have an eye for things that would escape most of us. Your work is absolutely stunning and inspiring. Look forward to hearing your comments.

February 14th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#11
Catherine Russell Trustee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lyons, Colorado Posts: 1,224	Welcome Jonathan! Welcome to the UWOL adventure. I don't envy your position as judge but I sure do admire your courage! Have fun! Cat

February 14th, 2008, 11:54 PM	#12
Ruth Happel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 488	Hi Jonathan, It sounds like you've had lots of adventures, so this month's theme is certainly appropriate for you! I like the story about the monkey stealing your passport. I used to study monkeys, and have had lots of things stolen from them as well- though never a passport! Welcome to UWOL, and thanks for offering to judge the contest. Ruth __________________ http://rockfowl.com/