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Curt Nelson

Fort Collins, CO
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Member Since
Oct 3, 2006
Last Visit: Jan 30, 2026
436 Points
Point Rank: #3,461 DetailsDrop down
Likes Trad, Sport, Tr, Gym
Leads Follows
Trad 5.10a 5.10a
Sport 5.11c 5.11c
Ice WI4 WI5
Mixed M4 M5
Boulders V4
Other Interests
Most anything not related to working my life away...
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Sep 1, 2013
Ft Collins > Poudre Canyon > Crystal Wall > Southwest Alcove
Inyerbuttkwa 5.10c
● I've done it twice now. The beginning, through the first bolt, is hard and bouldery - stick clip for sure.… View Comment
Oct 17, 2011
Canon City > Shelf Rd > Cactus Cliff > E Cactus Cliff Far Ri…
Politically Incorrect 5.10c
● It ain't no slab, AC. View Comment
Jul 8, 2011
South-W & Tacoma > Southwest Cascades > Mt Rainier NP > Mt Rainier
Liberty Ridge AI2-3 Steep Snow
● 20 hours? Car to car! That's friggin awesome Phil. View Comment
Jun 26, 2011
South-W & Tacoma > Southwest Cascades > Mt Rainier NP > Mt Rainier > Liberty Ridge (AI2-3 Steep Snow)
Final ice pitch before reaching Liberty Cap (above the schrund) on 6/26/09.
● I can feel the calf burn from here! View Comment
Apr 2, 2011
Estes Park Valley > Big Thompson Ca… > Beige Tube Area… > Friendship 7 Wall
Friendship Seven 5.11a
● Each clip slowly but progressively becomes harder. Above the last bolt was a bit reachy for me. A bit harde… View Comment
Mar 26, 2011
Canon City
Shelf Road
● It was probably the same people that s#!t in the bushes by the trail, just about 150 ft from the bathrooms.… View Comment

Forum Messages View All 37

General > Injuries and Accidents
Reply: Fatal climbing accident in Potrero Chico, Mexico -…
Nov 28, 2019 I literally just finished watching Safety Third and was sitting there thinking about things like one does after watching a guy free solo in a movie and my wife walks in and tel… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Approach Shoes you can hike in
Jul 28, 2016 Scarpa Zen Pros are the best approach style / hiking shoes that I've owned. Well built, a real sole for hiking and the toe for climbing. A bit heavy but worth it for stabilty… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Anyone have both Miura VCs and TC Pros to compare…
Sep 6, 2015 I also sized up by 1\2 for the TC Pros. Found them to be fairly stiff at first and broke in to be comfy enough for multi pitch cracks yet still inspire confidence on small stuff. View Message
Gear > Lost and Found
Found: Keys at The Palace/Crystal Wall in Poudre Canyon
Sep 1, 2013 I found a set of keys in the dirt at the pull off for the Palace and Crystal Wall on Saturday morning. They have a Miramont tag on them, if I don't hear from someone today, I w… View Message
General > Mountaineering
Reply: Multipurpose Mountaineering and Ice Climbing Boots
Nov 4, 2012 Check out the Boreal Kangri at Mountain Tools. Great fit in the heal. Super warm and they excell at keeping your feet dry. Larry and Jane are very knowledgeable about footwear.… View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: Justropes.com is fantastic
Oct 14, 2012 I would recommend them as well. Got a great deal on a skinny bi colored Mammut. Moosejaw was adding tax last time I tried them. That was a deal breaker for that order. View Message

Route Scores View All 468

Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c WI2 Steep Snow
 2
● Austerity - Std Route
Trad, Ice, Snow, Alpine 8 pitches
N America > … > Adamants > 1. N Faces (from Fai…
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 45
● The Rack
Sport
Ft Collins > … > Palace > Chamber
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 105
● Cowboy Poetry
Sport
Lander Area > … > Main Wall > G. Cowboy Poetry
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c AI2 M2-3 Mod. Snow
 107
● The Notch Couloir
Trad, Mixed, Ice, Snow, Alpine
CO Ice & Mixed > RMNP - Mixed/Ice > Long's Peak/Mt Meeker…
AI2-3 Steep Snow
 166
● Liberty Ridge
Ice, Snow, Alpine 6 pitches
South-W & Tacoma > … > Mt Rainier NP > Mt Rainier
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 268
● Illegal Smile
Sport
Canon City > … > Cactus Cliff > A. Cactus Cliff Far L…
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Austerity - Std Route N America > … > Adamants > 1. N Faces (from Fai…
Avg:  2
Curt:
Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c WI2 Steep Snow Trad, Ice, Snow, Alpine 8 pitches
● The Rack Ft Collins > … > Palace > Chamber
Avg:  45
Curt:
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
5.10c/d
● Cowboy Poetry Lander Area > … > Main Wall > G. Cowboy Poetry
Avg:  105
Curt:
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● The Notch Couloir CO Ice & Mixed > RMNP - Mixed/Ice > Long's Peak/Mt Meeker…
Avg:  107
Curt:
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c AI2 M2-3 Mod. Snow Trad, Mixed, Ice, Snow, Alpine
Steep Snow
● Liberty Ridge South-W & Tacoma > … > Mt Rainier NP > Mt Rainier
Avg:  166
Curt:
AI2-3 Steep Snow Ice, Snow, Alpine 6 pitches
AI2-3 Steep Snow
● Illegal Smile Canon City > … > Cactus Cliff > A. Cactus Cliff Far L…
Avg:  268
Curt:
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
5.11b
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