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Location: CO : Lyons : South Saint Vrain Canyon : The Monkey Skull : Skull and Bones (5.10c)
By: Curt Nelson When: Oct 4, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Really that's poison ivy? The route wanders, but it is still a good time. Going straight up at the crux is hard, some exfoliation has occurred.
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Location: CO : Lyons : South Saint Vrain Canyon : The Monkey Skull : Fringe Dweller (5.10c)
By: Curt Nelson When: Oct 4, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: It is a fairly easy 10, but I felt the crux at the 4th? bolt could definitely be c for a couple of moves. For those of you that care... we put in a Zero cam to protect the start, orange TCU to get to the 1st bolt, and yellow TCU at the top.
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Location: CO : Alpine Rock : RMNP - Rock : Glacier Gorge : Spearhead : North Ridge (5.6)
By: Curt Nelson When: Aug 2, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: I did the Dr. Dan variation with K.T. on 7-29-09 in less than desirable weather conditions. It seamed like the line to take. From my understanding we started RIGHT of the standard route to the way obvious hand crack that is 5.9 or so and can be a little wet making it pretty exciting... One pitch through the chimneys at easy 5.7, 400 feet of simul-climbing at 5.5 - 5.6. And the last pitch with a spot of .8 going right over a bulge than traversing left to a great finger crack - 5.8. Just like the ... more >>
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : Big Thompson Canyon : Combat Rock : Saigon to Pearl Harbor (5.10d)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jun 28, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Well, I'll agree with Matt. The first pitch has a thin spot and the roof is a little awkward but the moves are there if you can find them. It continues to be exiting all they way to the belay for P2. The top is great sustained climbing with well spaced bolts. A gray 0.4 Camalot fits in at the run out between bolts 4 and 5. A small TCU will go in between the 5th and 6th (crux). Though it is easier to just do the move, stand up and clip the bolt. Two raps with a 60m will get you to easy down climb... more >>
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : Big Thompson Canyon : Combat Rock : Lizzard Warrior (5.10d)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jun 28, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: I love this route. The journey to the top is not always a straight line... Does anyone else think that the direct start is harder than 11? I have only gotten it twice out of like 20 attempts. Crazy thin. The last time I about ripped two fingernails off after my feet came off the almost non existing crystals that you need to stand up on!
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Location: CO : San Luis Valley : Penitente Canyon : Penitente - Inner Canyon : Pumping Huecos (5.11a)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jun 14, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Yeah, I was confused by the guide book as to which climb this is. I did the one on the right with two little bulges and thought it was 10c for the move at the top one. The hanger is still missing for the crux. WTF, who would do that!
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Location: CO : San Luis Valley : Penitente Canyon : Penitente - Inner Canyon : 10,000 Maniacs (5.11c)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jun 14, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Great route. The first bolt/hanger is back as of 6-2009. There seems to be a problem with assholes taking hangers around here. I can't comprehend why some one would do that. Thanks to whoever put it back.
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Location: CO : Caņon City : Shelf Road : The Dark Side : Crown of Thorns aka Box Lu... (5.11a/b)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jun 14, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Pretty cool route whatever it is now called. Great climbing into the corner, the finger tip lieback for three bolts was pretty exciting for me. It's not over after the crack either. I'll agree with Guy, it is sandbagged some at 10c/d. It might be 10d if you have the sequence just right. I left a little blood on this one.
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Location: CO : Caņon City : Shelf Road : Cactus Cliff : Don't Be Messin' With Ma Mo... (5.10d)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jun 14, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: A little sharp and technical at the crux. Might as well keep on going past the anchors (left) and finish up with Six More Bottles for more climbing.
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Location: CO : Caņon City : Shelf Road : Cactus Cliff : Two For One (5.10b)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jun 14, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Stay on the bolts... it is fun, thin 11a.
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Location: CO : Caņon City : Shelf Road : The Gallery : Menses Prow : No Passion for Fashion (5.11b/c)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jun 14, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Awesome route Kevin. One of my favorites at Shelf so far...
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Location: CO : Caņon City : Shelf Road : The Gallery : Menses Prow : Menses (5.10d)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jun 14, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Wow, slopers at Shelf. Sustained hard 10 climbing. It is getting quite chalked up and greasy though.
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Location: CO : Caņon City : Shelf Road : The Gallery : Menses Prow : Jumbo Pumping Love (5.10d)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jun 14, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: For what it is worth, I will add my rating of 10d to the consensus. It is just a little tricky with the side pulls. Exciting route.
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Location: CO : Caņon City : Shelf Road : The Gallery : Menses Prow : Flashback To Acid Beach (5.10c)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jun 14, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: Cool little route with only a few harder moves at the top.
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Location: CO : Caņon City : Shelf Road : The Gallery : Menses Prow : Slender Fungus (5.10c)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jun 14, 2009 | view comment >> |
Comments: I didn't think it was as good as the 4 stars the guide book gives it. It is a good warm up with 10c climbing for the first part and then 11a (although a little tricky with the side pulls) for the second part. 9 bolts and anchors.
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : Lumpy Ridge : The Bookmark : Bellyflop (5.10c)
By: Curt Nelson When: Oct 26, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: Sorry Eli I have realized my mistake there - I actually talked to someone who knew you and informed me of my stupidity... it was way hot when I tried this - my mountain boots would have edged better. I bet Sarah couldn't get up the thing! Peace.
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Location: CO : Fort Collins : Poudre Canyon : The Palace
By: Curt Nelson When: Sep 15, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: To whomever wrote 'Danger Do Not Touch' on two sides of the big split rock by Monstrosity with a black marker no less... what were you thinking? Leaving graffiti on a rock is disgusting, does not present a good image for climbers and is illegal on public land. It took about thirty seconds to lean the block over so that it was safe but will take much longer to remove the words that you wrote. We as climbers definitely do not want to do anything that would have a negative impact on the area and st... more >>
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : Lumpy Ridge : The Bookmark : Bellyflop (5.10c)
By: Curt Nelson When: Sep 2, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: The bottom crack was great fun but I'd love to see Eli lead this in his approach shoes - I thought the top around the third bolt was very thin. Maybe something has changed over the years?
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : CO Hwy 7 & Tributaries : Jurassic Park - Lily Lake : The Fin : Unknown V (5.11a)
By: Curt Nelson When: Aug 3, 2008 | view comment >> |
Comments: It is a fun climb. I don't think the route is questionable because the little flake has been reinforced so it won't break. It is hard not to use it because you can't see it until you're on top of it. It is a good route that I felt is maybe 11a at the lower crux above the first bolt. I can't see that being 10b, it is thin and there is that crimp that is actually an underling pinch. Good moves up and right to 10c/d at the upper crux. You can keep going from the anchors and do the upper part (11b) ... more >>
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Location: SD : Mount Rushmore National Mem... : South Seas : Cavity : Tranquil Evening (5.10a)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jul 9, 2007 | view comment >> |
Comments: I don't know how it could compare to anything in Eldo, but this is a fun little climb for sure.
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Location: SD : Mount Rushmore National Mem... : South Seas : Child's Molar : Nitrous Rockcide (5.10b)
By: Curt Nelson When: Jul 9, 2007 | view comment >> |
Comments: Great route, sustained 10 climbing The .5 works great at the start of the crack. Thanks Adam.
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Location: CO : Estes Park Valley : Big Thompson Canyon : Combat Rock : GI Joe Does Barbie (5.9+)
By: Curt Nelson When: May 21, 2007 | view comment >> |
Comments: The little flake above the 3rd bolt broke off last summer/ fall. It is definitely a little harder at this spot now, 10a/b? Use your feet and a little crimp and move for the jug above you. Good route, a nice warm up for Lizzard Warrior which is just to the left.
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