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May 1, 2014 Hey Jason, is the guide gonna include boulder problems as well? View Message

Jan 30, 2014 So after clicking on "Destinations", you're presented with a list of states, and under each state is a brief list of climbing areas for that state. How are these decided?… View Message

Nov 6, 2013 Hey guys, family situation came up and I'm going to be flying to Oakland at the end of the month then driving to Denver, then flying home to Atlanta. I'd like to stop and boul… View Message

Oct 15, 2013 Ah, thanks! I suck at the internet. View Message

Oct 15, 2013 The guidebook for Rocktown mentions that the area closes for several weekends in the fall for managed hunting dates, does anybody know what dates those are this year? I've t… View Message

Jul 27, 2012 Just met with a great physical therapist who does a lot of work with climbers (she's one herself), and this stumped her a bit. Some background- I work full time as a route… View Message

Jun 17, 2012 It's still a rumor, but pretty much all the climbers I know are under the impression that the canyon itself is burning. I hope rumors are just rumors. View Message

Apr 2, 2012 Thinking about taking Amtrak from Colorado out to Yosemite, which involves the California Zephyr to Sacramento, then the San Juaquin to Merced, then a motor coach into the park… View Message

Mar 5, 2012 Met him a few times, but more than anything, I just can't believe some of the places I've found his red dots. Just when I'd feel that I'd found a crag way way out there, five… View Message

Feb 22, 2012 For the record, stores know what you're doing when you walk in, try on very specific shoes, then walk out with a weak excuse for why you're not buying them, and they think it's… View Message

Jan 31, 2012 First off, no need to make fun of the Springs. This town is way more normal than Denver/Boulderites tend to think. Not to mention stuff like this happens evvvvveeerywhere in… View Message

Jan 18, 2012 I'm looking at doing a three day weekend in Hueco in the next month or so, but because of work/money issues, I wont know until right before I'd leave. If I knew I was leaving… View Message

Sep 9, 2011 I started climbing just about 15 years ago at the US Sport Climbing Club in Colorado Springs, as I remember it being called. More often it was the '8th street gym' or the gym… View Message

Mar 29, 2011 Joshua, spot on about the climbing issue at CMSP, the former park manager was a nice guy and an experienced climber (hadn't he done a fair amount of big wall stuff?). The… View Message

Feb 14, 2011 Did turkey yesterday; we were the first truck to make it to the parking lot in days (no tracks in the foot deep snow), same for the trail. The Land Rover behind us didn't ha… View Message

Oct 14, 2010 I never claimed to be open minded, nor non-judgmental! (said laughing) For what it's worth, I left boulder because I couldn't stand the liberal bent, just as I can't stand t… View Message

Oct 12, 2010 In defense of Colorado Springs, it might be true that there are 550,000 culture-less neo-cons and fundies here, but they stay out east in sprawlarado. If you live downtown, on… View Message

Apr 28, 2010 How about songs that influenced climbing history? youtube.com/watch?v=g3cToJx… Plus Gram's love of Joshua Tree... View Message

Apr 27, 2010 Anybody know if this will be shown again in Colorado? Hopefully somewhere down towards the Springs/Pueblo? View Message

Feb 23, 2010 I'm all for the historical aspect of guides. The more stories, myths, and legends the better! Same for obscure routes, rocks, and areas. Looking forward to it, wish I had anyt… View Message

Jan 26, 2010 Bump... I'm getting some serious wanderlust! View Message

Jan 17, 2010 My 79 ford pick-up isn't up for the drive to Hueco, so is anyone heading there in the next month or two? I'm willing to cover more than my share of gas or buy the beer. Just lo… View Message

Jan 9, 2010 Hey Loc, any extra room tomorrow? I've got gas money but not a vehicle reliable enough for the drive. And Tim, I'm free weekdays for stuff in the garden and red rocks, up… View Message

Dec 3, 2009 I figured as much. If only I had a guitar case and a handle of cheap whiskey and it'd be just how I always imagined hitchhiking through texas. Why aren't crashpads cooler? View Message

Dec 3, 2009 I'm thinking about taking the Greyhound down to El Paso, any way to get from the bus station out to Hueco? View Message

Oct 19, 2009 I went for a scramble up a few spires and ridges on the north side of Cheyenne Canyon over the weekend and came across two old iron pitons on a formation about 400 feet above t… View Message

Aug 17, 2009 If you think you lost a chalk bag at Ute Valley in the last week or two, shoot me a description and it's yours. View Message

Jul 4, 2009 I bouldered at Lathrop state park quite a few years ago and remember it being pretty good stuff. I'm gonna be headed back there soon, and I'm wondering if anyone here has any i… View Message

Jun 11, 2009 I left my chalk bag at the Snake Pits on Monday. I wouldn't care that much except I made this one myself and it took a long time (I'm not very good at sewing). View Message

May 4, 2009 Looking to do a day of bouldering on my drive from Colorado to Chicago, around the weekend of May 15th. The Dodge seems to have slightly better temps but a better chance of… View Message

Mar 2, 2009 Obviously they don't nest on the actual windows, but there are tons of other places for birds in the big city. I was lucky enough to see one of the few peregrines in Chicago (… View Message

Feb 23, 2009 Just curious about the overhead on running a gym- how much does a typical gym pay for liability insurance? Would an all bouldering gym pay less? more? After the lease, it al… View Message

Feb 12, 2009 It's amazing how much rope stretch makes a difference. 6% vs 9% makes for a world of difference and could potentially save your ass. What are the downsides to rope stretch? Wh… View Message

Feb 9, 2009 I'll PM you next time I'm in the springs, cause I'm in the same boat. I've hit a few bolt ladders but can't find a belayer most of the time. Until then, soloing is a pretty… View Message

Jan 21, 2009 Yeah, I'm definitely taller than a lot of climbers, but not super tall- 6 foot even, with a 6'1" wingspan. I also used to ride bike trials, which involves a lot of 'dynamic' m… View Message

Jan 20, 2009 Why is it that so few climbers seem to enjoy dynos? I love em, they're by far my favorite part of climbing. I've been watching the youtube video of Peter Wurth ( youtube.com/w… View Message