"Dear Organizers and Swedish climbers.... I am dreadfully sorry to admit that when I left the European Union the last time, I had been in violation of the Shengen passport laws which had been instated in 2008. This meant that I had to pay a small fine, but also respect the travel visa limitations instated by my passport, and leave the EU and Switzerland for a period of 90 days. As this was on the 28th of May, it dashed my hopes for visiting Stockholm and Goteburg for two events I was booked to do. I feel terrible about not being able to fulfill my commitment with to these events, but I also feel rather helpless, considering the circumstances, which is the worst part. I send my apologies to the organizers and whomever else will be let down by my inability to appear out in Sweden this summer. I hope the fine people of this country will forgive me for not appearing this time, and will someday hope engage in future events with a nomadic-American climber, who does not have the best luck sometimes. "DG
A global citizen like you shouldn't be restricted to visa rules, but too bad that these rules aren't able to be bend to benefit people. We'll see you next time "rock on" on rock untill then. Emile
Stockholm climbing festival SM-2010