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Rodent Bair

Aurora, CO
37 years old · Male

Member Since
Aug 19, 2015
Last Visit: Mar 17, 2024
90 Points
Point Rank: #9,369 DetailsDrop down

Likes Trad, Sport, Gym
Leads Follows
Trad 5.9 5.10a
Sport 5.11a 5.11b
Other Interests
Sailing, environmental engineering, tinkering
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 618
Pear Buttress
Dec 29, 2023 · Lead / Onsight. Climbed with Daryl. Significant ice had fallen at the base. It would have killed anyone there. I hated the 5.7 slab start to P1. I also committed to the two thin cracks coming off the flake, which made it quite a bit more challenging. The small roof was very easy, and the cave exit was very interesting, but not significantly challenging. I did become helplessly entangled with my backpack and full rack. I would recommend slinging the backpack. We also got hopelessly lost on the descent and ended up near the batman and robin ascent trail.
Trad 5 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 15
Summer Breeze
Dec 22, 2023 · Lead / Onsight. Climbed with Daryl. First pitch was very easy, but fun. For the anchor, sling the tree, but also add backup pieces in case the leader blows the hand crack. This route is only worth doing if you link batman and robin with this one.
Trad 2 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 68
Hand Over Hand
Dec 21, 2023 · Lead / Onsight. Climbed with Daryl after doing summer breeze and batman and robin. The first pitch was the best route of the day, really fun interesting climbing for the grade. The hand traverse really slowed down my climbing speed. I made a belay above the traverse. Second pitch was a throwaway pitch.
Trad 2 pitches
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 240
Batman and Robin
Dec 21, 2023 · 2 pitches. Lead / Flash. Climbed with Daryl. Very chill easy climbing. Easy to do in two pitches with a 70 m rope. Would feel insane to do as 4 pitches.
Trad 4 pitches
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 378
Northeast Ridge
Sep 29, 2023 · Lead / Redpoint. Climbed with Noah - Started climb at 12, finished by 2:30. Completed in 3 pitches with 80m rope. Lead second pitch, which consisted of standard p3&4. Great way to do the route
Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 715
South Face
Sep 28, 2023 · Lead / Onsight. Climbed with Noah with 80m rope. Did it in 5 pitches with me leading 1,3,5. Really fantastic climb. Left car at 4:30, started climb at 7:00, finished at 11 ish. Rapped and started up Sharkstooth by 12. Brought 3.5 L of water.
Trad, Alpine 8 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Pear Buttress Estes Park Valley > … > Book > J-Crack Slab Area
 618
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 5 pitches
Dec 29, 2023 · Lead / Onsight. Climbed with Daryl. Significant ice had fallen at the base. It would have killed anyone there. I hated the 5.7 slab start to P1. I also committed to the two thin cracks coming off the flake, which made it quite a bit more challenging. The small roof was very easy, and the cave exit was very interesting, but not significantly challenging. I did become helplessly entangled with my backpack and full rack. I would recommend slinging the backpack. We also got hopelessly lost on the descent and ended up near the batman and robin ascent trail.
Summer Breeze Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Batman Rock
 15
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 2 pitches
Dec 22, 2023 · Lead / Onsight. Climbed with Daryl. First pitch was very easy, but fun. For the anchor, sling the tree, but also add backup pieces in case the leader blows the hand crack. This route is only worth doing if you link batman and robin with this one.
Hand Over Hand Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Batman Rock
 68
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 2 pitches
Dec 21, 2023 · Lead / Onsight. Climbed with Daryl after doing summer breeze and batman and robin. The first pitch was the best route of the day, really fun interesting climbing for the grade. The hand traverse really slowed down my climbing speed. I made a belay above the traverse. Second pitch was a throwaway pitch.
Batman and Robin Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Batman Pinnacle
 240
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad 4 pitches
Dec 21, 2023 · 2 pitches. Lead / Flash. Climbed with Daryl. Very chill easy climbing. Easy to do in two pitches with a 70 m rope. Would feel insane to do as 4 pitches.
Northeast Ridge Alpine Rock > RMNP - Rock > Sharkstooth
 378
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
Sep 29, 2023 · Lead / Redpoint. Climbed with Noah - Started climb at 12, finished by 2:30. Completed in 3 pitches with 80m rope. Lead second pitch, which consisted of standard p3&4. Great way to do the route
South Face Alpine Rock > RMNP - Rock > Petit Grepon
 715
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Alpine 8 pitches
Sep 28, 2023 · Lead / Onsight. Climbed with Noah with 80m rope. Did it in 5 pitches with me leading 1,3,5. Really fantastic climb. Left car at 4:30, started climb at 7:00, finished at 11 ish. Rapped and started up Sharkstooth by 12. Brought 3.5 L of water.

Tick Breakdown
Trad Sport Boulder Ice

Pitches Routes Days Out
90 Days 5 1 1
Last Year 84 42 20
5 Years 427 276 79
All Time 473 286 86

Where Rodent Climbs

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