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Benjamin Chapman

Small Town, USA
Male

Member Since
Jan 2, 2007
Last Visit: 3 days ago
19,627 Points
Point Rank: #19 DetailsDrop down

Likes Trad, Sport, Tr, Gym
Leads Follows
Trad 5.7 5.9
Sport 5.7 5.10a
Aid C2 C2
Ice WI4 WI6
Favorite Climbs
Intellitoys (5.9)
Green Mile (5.10d)
Angels Crest (5.10C)
Zzyzyx
The Shroud (5.9)
Other Interests
Scuba Diving Shotokan Karate Propagation of Cacti & Succulents.
Member of
More Info
Founding member of the Idyllwild Climbers Alliance. Acacia Fraternity. Shotokan Karate of America (Valley Dojo), and SCMA member.


Comments View All 5,156

5 days ago
Dear John…it’s all spelled out in detail in the Texas Canyon guidebook. Order a copy from Louie Anderson… View Comment
6 days ago
These are lead bolts, not anchors. View Comment
6 days ago
Troll. View Comment
6 days ago
No broken holds, just a proud 5.10+, steep and thin. View Comment
Jun 2, 2025
Max cat…PM duh on MP as he developed 95% of NJC. Find duh on posts for Eagle Rock and Texas Canyon. Also t… View Comment
May 23, 2025
DG (decomposing granite). Better for landscaping then climbing holds and anchors. View Comment

Forum Messages View All 910

General > Fixed Hardware: Bolts & Anchors
Reply: Rope Recommendations for Bolting
Apr 5, 2024 Never tried to bolt a cat, Red. I suspect the ASPCA and PETA might take issue with that. I too know folks that have been bolting for years that swear by static and others dynam… View Message
General > Fixed Hardware: Bolts & Anchors
Reply: Rope Recommendations for Bolting
Apr 5, 2024 Hey Zachary,Sorry, with all due respect, but any of the posters above that suggested an old dynamic or retired rope have not done much bolting outdoors. Check the profiles and… View Message
Partners > Southern California Partners
Reply: Looking for regular climbing partner
Feb 20, 2024 This post violated Guideline #1 and has been removed. View Message
Partners > Southern California Partners
Reply: Looking for regular climbing partner
Feb 20, 2024 This post violated Guideline #1 and has been removed. View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY
Reply: FS: Sportiva TC Pro 41.5, new in the box
Feb 16, 2024 DoubleA…seems everyone wants to get there $$$ back,  but realistically you’ll be lucky to get $150.  View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY
WTB - Trango Beta Stick
Feb 16, 2024 Looking to buy a standard size Trango Beta Stick Evo if you have one laying around that you’d consider selling. View Message

Route Scores View All 1,157

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 84
My Bloody Valentine
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 5
Tree Line
Trad
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c V1-2 5
 5
Surrealistic Pillar
Boulder
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 2
Texas Tech
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 1
Vulgar Display of Power
Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
 24
Rebolting Development
Trad 3 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
My Bloody Valentine High Desert > … > Entrance Area C… > Valentine Wall
Avg:  84
Benjamin:
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
5.10a
Tree Line Eastern Sierra > … > Whitney Portal > Beach
Avg:  5
Benjamin:
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad
Surrealistic Pillar Inland Empire > … > Mt Rubidoux > Wall of Glass Area
Avg:  5
Benjamin:
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c V1-2 5 Boulder
Texas Tech Los Angeles Basin > … > Texas Canyon > Hatchery
Avg:  2
Benjamin:
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
5.12c
Vulgar Display of Power Southern-Wester… > … > Wishon Reservoir > Campsites 12 - 15
Avg:  1
Benjamin:
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Trad
5.13a
Rebolting Development Tahquitz & Suic… > Suicide Rock > (n) Rebolting Face
Avg:  24
Benjamin:
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R Trad 3 pitches
5.11a R
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