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Joe Collins

Boulder, CO

Member Since
Jan 2, 2001
Last Visit: Aug 27, 2024
930 Points
Point Rank: #1,407 DetailsDrop down

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Diehard Boulderite that likes grid-bolted boulders, the term "brah", and shiny gear. Also into crystals, strict zoning regulations, and Subarus.


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Dec 5, 2023
One of the best, if not the best, of its grade on the Front Range. I didn't realize this wasn't on MP, but… View Comment
Mar 2, 2022
Great problem with two distinct variations that share the same undercling start and finish through the brea… View Comment
Dec 5, 2021
Thanks to whomever glued the edge back on. Better late than never. For me, this is the best non-alpine… View Comment
Oct 21, 2018
More like scary V8. View Comment
Sep 30, 2018
You're wrong, Corey.... Plenty of people use the real start. The climb is harder/pumpier and IMO better via… View Comment
Oct 23, 2012
Here's a good video of Laying In Wait: vimeo.com/12570870 View Comment

Forum Messages View All 29

Regional > Colorado
Reply: RIP: Darek Krol
Dec 30, 2020 Always that infectious smile. RIP Darek and my condolences to his family   View Message
General > Memorial
Reply: RIP Jim Detterline
Oct 26, 2016 Jim was also a teacher at Front Range Community College, which is where I also teach. We were told it was a climbing accident but were given no other details. Jim was also… View Message
Partners > Colorado Partners
Reply: How is Eldora Resort?
Nov 16, 2011 It depends on what you like. Personally, I'm bored senseless with the bowl skiing at most Front Range resorts, like Vail, Copper, Breck, etc. Corona Bowl at Eldora has some o… View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: Roped climbing at Hueco better than the bouldering…
Oct 2, 2011 I did some of my earliest trad climbing at Hueco Tanks so I'll always have a soft spot for some of the routes there. 1st lead on 1st pitch of Uriah's Heap, scared silly follow… View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: New Zealand Beta (Castle Hill/sport)
Mar 31, 2011 Honestly, I was pretty disappointed by the bouldering at Castle Hill. I thought it was one of the most beautiful places on Earth, but if you are expecting a Hueco Tanks or Roc… View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: Hueco without a reservation
Jan 6, 2011 Its $20 for a tour through the Rock Ranch, and that includes your park admission. Its well worth it. The best climbing in the park is on East Mountain and East Spur anyway, e… View Message
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