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Jan 1, 2001
Last Visit: Jul 27, 2026
4,090 Points
Point Rank: #285 DetailsDrop down

Likes Trad, Sport, Gym
Leads Follows
Trad 5.12b 5.12b
Sport 5.13b 5.13b
Boulders V8
Other Interests
Family, Mountains, Snow, Fishing, Surfing, Physics, Meteorology, Life
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Family Man. Colorado since 96. Washington transplant. Spent younger years hiking and scrambling in the Olympics and Cascades. Started rock climbing in 1992 at Smith. Climbed crags and mountains throughout West US, AK, Canada, and Alps. Enjoy all aspects of climbing, but sticking to sport, bouldering, and trad climbing as of late.



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Sep 6, 2021
In response about the name, if I remember properly, and correct me if I am wrong, acronym for: Old Derek an… View Comment
Oct 27, 2018
Really great route, with fun movement throughout! View Comment
Oct 27, 2018
Could use some traffic and or a brushing. View Comment
Oct 27, 2018
I know it is stated, or at least inferred in the route description, but let me reemphasize the point. Belay… View Comment
Nov 23, 2016
Fairfield has about the same southerly aspect as the main wall with a lot of sun. Portions of the eastern F… View Comment
Jun 23, 2016
Definitively WY 131 (aka Sinks Canyon Rd). I fixed the GPS. View Comment

Forum Messages View All 51

Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY
Reply: Free Gear Thread - Giving away
Jun 5, 2014 All of the old guidebooks have found new homes. View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY
Reply: Free Gear Thread - Giving away
Jun 3, 2014 Free Old Guidebooks, you pay shipping. 1) San Luis Valley by D'Antonio 1994 version 2) Red Rocks Select by Swain 2nd ed 1995. Pay Shipping via Paypal. Located in Fort Co… View Message
General > Injuries and Accidents
Reply: Fort Collins shoulder surgeons recommendations?
Nov 1, 2012 I had Dr Sean Grey at OCR - who is the shoulder expert there - repair my left rotator cuff - rim rent full thickness partial tear. He has little bedside manner, but he is an e… View Message
General > Injuries and Accidents
Reply: Help me! This finger injury has been nagging on an…
Oct 30, 2012 I have not had this kind of finger injury, so no direct advice, sorry. I only have a few things to add. Even if the injury wasn't initially chronic, the length of time would… View Message
Regional > Colorado
Reply: Best "First 13" in Front Range
Feb 26, 2012 Fort Collins local and love both short and longer term projects. Due to time constraints I've taken days spread out over several months on 13- projects. I like the process… View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: Name that Climb Dec 2011
Dec 30, 2011 Good enough for me, two to the right of GWB, Meet Me in Heaven. View Message
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