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If I die in the mountains, please do not analyze the incident on this forum. Thank you.
Loran Smith

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Sep 25, 2020
Cathedral Ledge > Central Wall
The British Are Coming 5.9 A3
● My memory is a little foggy on the specifics of this one (1983), but I remember the nailing being not as ba… View Comment
Sep 20, 2020
Europe > … > Chamonix Mont B… > Aiguilles de Ch… > Aiguille du Peigne > Le Ticket, le Rond, l… (5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c)
Racing the long shadows of the afternoon as we near the top of the route, August, 1985.
● Our main campsite for a 2 month stay was located in the talus field between the start of the climb and the… View Comment
Sep 20, 2020
Europe > … > Chamonix Mont B… > Aiguilles de Ch… > Aiguille du Peigne > Le Ticket, le Rond, l… (5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c)
Low on the route, August 1985.
● Right after Lycra had taken off in the States, we saw none during our 2 month stay, but were asked countles… View Comment
Jul 25, 2020
Europe > France > .Snow, Ice & Mixed > Mont Blanc Range > Upper Vallée Blanche…
Cosmiques Arête 5.6 AI2 M4 Mod. Snow
● A partner and I were camping on the Vallee Blanche prior to an ascent of the Brenda Spur on Mont Blanc when… View Comment
Jul 23, 2016
Lakes Region > New Durham Area (Lon…
Mt. Molly
● From North Shore Road, go up a long gradual hill, staying right at a fork, and you will see a clearing on t… View Comment
Apr 30, 2016
Lakes Region > New Durham Area (Lon…
Mt. Molly
● Lou, it is very easy to find the Mt Molly access from North Shore Road on Merrymeeting Lake. There is a gat… View Comment

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General > Trad Climbing
Reply: Do you have your rescue skills dialed? A survey
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General > General Climbing
Reply: Show us your critters!
Sep 12, 2026 Western terrestrial garter snake. In a strange ritual, the groom is supposed to throw one of these to a collection of eligible bachelors during a western wedding ceremony. View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Best alpine climbing gloves for *very* cold hands?
Sep 11, 2026 I have large hands and find it very difficult to find gloves that fit comfortably. I also have poor circulation in my hands from multiple injuries related to working with my ha… View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: Show us your critters!
Sep 9, 2026 This kitty took down a horse sized elk right next to our road, which is renowned as a training destination for cross country runners from around the world.  Not saying tha… View Message
General > Other Sports
Reply: Birding
Sep 9, 2026 A Colorado PtarmiganA Breckinridge Canada JayA New Hampshire LoonA Newfoundland Puffin View Message
General > Injuries and Accidents
Reply: Alpine (rock) first aid kit?
Sep 5, 2026 This is what I do for week long solo trips.Take a strip of aluminum foil, say 6” x 2”, and overlay it with a similar sized piece of Saran Wrap (optional, but nice).… View Message

Route Scores View All 260

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 232
● Generator Crack
Trad, TR
Yosemite NP > … > Lower Merced Ri… > Az. Generator Station
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b
 69
● North Ridge
Trad, Alpine
Alpine Rock > Indian Peaks > Mt Neva
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b
 14
● Blue Lake Traverse (Aka the JV T…
Trad, Alpine
Alpine Rock > Indian Peaks > Indian Peaks Traverses
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 926
● Junco
Sport
Rumney > Jimmy Cliff
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b AI3 M2-3 PG13
 1
● NNE (Central) Spur - Les Courtes
Trad, Mixed, Ice, Alpine
Europe > … > Mont Blanc Range > Argentière Basin
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 88
● Lichen Delight
Trad
Cathedral Ledge > Barber Wall
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Generator Crack Yosemite NP > … > Lower Merced Ri… > Az. Generator Station
Avg:  232
Edge:
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad, TR
● North Ridge Alpine Rock > Indian Peaks > Mt Neva
Avg:  69
Edge:
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Trad, Alpine
4th
● Blue Lake Traverse (Aka the… Alpine Rock > Indian Peaks > Indian Peaks Traverses
Avg:  14
Edge:
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Trad, Alpine
● Junco Rumney > Jimmy Cliff
Avg:  926
Edge:
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
● NNE (Central) Spur - Les Co… Europe > … > Mont Blanc Range > Argentière Basin
Avg:  1
Edge:
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b AI3 M2-3 PG13 Trad, Mixed, Ice, Alpine
5.7 AI3 M2-3 PG13
● Lichen Delight Cathedral Ledge > Barber Wall
Avg:  88
Edge:
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad
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