Apr 30, 2025 John was the first person I climbed with in New Mexico when I moved here at 19. He was gracious to me despite me knowing little or nothing about actual climbing and I was in aw… View Message

Sep 15, 2023 I agree with Mick--better to discuss this offline and then figure out next steps. Personally, I like seeing the older pitons on the easier routes especially because so often yo… View Message

Dec 4, 2020 I love New Mexico threads :) View Message

Aug 28, 2019 Those routes are from John Duran way back in the day. Slick and challenging, just like quartzite can often be. View Message

May 6, 2018 Bouldering at Hermits Peak is pretty fun as well. Easy access right along El Porvenir Creek.  View Message

Mar 29, 2017 I echo Owen's sentiments with regards to Roy--rattlesnakes will be an issue that late in the spring. I would say try dropping for one day on either end of the trip to see the s… View Message