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Sryder Staffa

Tucson, AZ
39 years old · Male
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Jul 26, 2016
Last Visit: 19 hours ago
20 Points
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Best Times to Meet: Any time on Monday and Tuesday or early mornings or evenings Wednsday-Sunday.
Likes Trad, Sport, Gym
Leads Follows
Trad 5.7 5.9
Sport 5.9 5.10a
Boulders V4
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Juggling, Magic, Mentalizm, Circus, Dance, Hiking, Camping, Travel, DJing, Cooking, Food, Aquaculture, Robotics, Photography, Geology, Craft Beer and Whiskey, Psycology, Balance and Flow Arts.
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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 199
● Skyline Arete
May 12, 2023 · Solo. GLOVES FOUND. Black Diamond, early May 2023. Email stryderthejester@gmail.com .................................................. This is my favorite thing in Gallatin Canyon because I can do it with no gear. It's something like 500ft, but it feels so smooth that I can easily run a few laps in an afternoon. The approach is as much of a workout as the laps, so I feel great afterward. And the variety of variations is awesome. If I do a few laps, I climb it a different way each time. Plus, the views are epic. I understand why it's the quintessential Gallatin Canyon climb, and people consider it "Iconic". ...................................................................................... BETA FOR FREESOLO: You don't need a rope. You can downclimb in between the 2nd and 3rd pitchs. Just head to the back of the first ledge (where the bolts are) and downclimb to the ledge below to the South (right if you're facing the bolts). It's only 12 feet or so, and it's easy. If you head to the cairn at the very top, just continue past the cairn, back, and to the left (Northeast). Then, down climb through the notch. It's about 20 feet, but also easy. That puts you right back onto the exit trail. Enjoy.
Trad 6 pitches
Southwest Region > … > Skyline Buttress > Skyline North
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 230
● Standard Route
Mar 17, 2023 · Lead / Onsight. We broke the trail. There was ice in some of the cracks, and on some of the ledges still. Felt more like a 5.9 with the ice. There are currently three fixed pieces, two on the second pitch and one on the third. The bolts at the rap anchor at the summit could use a tighten if anyone heads up there with a 9/16 wrench.
Trad 3 pitches
Southwest Region > … > W Side > Gallatin Tower
WI4
 149
● The Dribbles
Mar 5, 2023 · 1 pitch. Solo. You need twin 70m ropes to rappel from the tree. Twin 60m ropes end about 15 feet above the ledge. There seemed to be confusion about rope lengths, so I hope that clears it up. Use the tree to rappel off the climber's right of the large rock outcropping and down to the ledge. Then there is a bolt anchor to rap the rest of the way in a full hanging rappel. It's spectacular.
Trad, Ice, Alpine 4 pitches
Southwest Region > Hyalite Canyon > Dribbles Area
WI4-
 48
● Palisade Falls
Feb 25, 2023 · Lead / Onsight. This is one of my favorite climbs in the canyon. There are usually lines from WI3 - WI5 depending on the way you go. Bring twin ropes to rap from the tree.
Ice
Southwest Region > Hyalite Canyon > Palisade Area
M4
 121
● The Thrill is Gone
Feb 24, 2023 · TR. Super fun little line. I'm gunna skin up there next time. The snow field next to the climb is gorgeous.
Mixed
Southwest Region > Hyalite Canyon > Unnamed Wall
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Skyline Arete Southwest Region > … > Skyline Buttress > Skyline North
 199
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad 6 pitches
May 12, 2023 · Solo. GLOVES FOUND. Black Diamond, early May 2023. Email stryderthejester@gmail.com .................................................. This is my favorite thing in Gallatin Canyon because I can do it with no gear. It's something like 500ft, but it feels so smooth that I can easily run a few laps in an afternoon. The approach is as much of a workout as the laps, so I feel great afterward. And the variety of variations is awesome. If I do a few laps, I climb it a different way each time. Plus, the views are epic. I understand why it's the quintessential Gallatin Canyon climb, and people consider it "Iconic". ...................................................................................... BETA FOR FREESOLO: You don't need a rope. You can downclimb in between the 2nd and 3rd pitchs. Just head to the back of the first ledge (where the bolts are) and downclimb to the ledge below to the South (right if you're facing the bolts). It's only 12 feet or so, and it's easy. If you head to the cairn at the very top, just continue past the cairn, back, and to the left (Northeast). Then, down climb through the notch. It's about 20 feet, but also easy. That puts you right back onto the exit trail. Enjoy.
● Standard Route Southwest Region > … > W Side > Gallatin Tower
 230
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 3 pitches
Mar 17, 2023 · Lead / Onsight. We broke the trail. There was ice in some of the cracks, and on some of the ledges still. Felt more like a 5.9 with the ice. There are currently three fixed pieces, two on the second pitch and one on the third. The bolts at the rap anchor at the summit could use a tighten if anyone heads up there with a 9/16 wrench.
● The Dribbles Southwest Region > Hyalite Canyon > Dribbles Area
 149
WI4 Trad, Ice, Alpine 4 pitches
Mar 5, 2023 · 1 pitch. Solo. You need twin 70m ropes to rappel from the tree. Twin 60m ropes end about 15 feet above the ledge. There seemed to be confusion about rope lengths, so I hope that clears it up. Use the tree to rappel off the climber's right of the large rock outcropping and down to the ledge. Then there is a bolt anchor to rap the rest of the way in a full hanging rappel. It's spectacular.
● Palisade Falls Southwest Region > Hyalite Canyon > Palisade Area
 48
WI4- Ice
Feb 25, 2023 · Lead / Onsight. This is one of my favorite climbs in the canyon. There are usually lines from WI3 - WI5 depending on the way you go. Bring twin ropes to rap from the tree.
● The Thrill is Gone Southwest Region > Hyalite Canyon > Unnamed Wall
 121
M4 Mixed
Feb 24, 2023 · TR. Super fun little line. I'm gunna skin up there next time. The snow field next to the climb is gorgeous.

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Pitches Routes Days Out
90 Days 0 0 0
Last Year 6 1 1
5 Years 12 5 5
All Time 12 5 5

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