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Black Hawk, Franktown, CO
67 years old · Male
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Ben Hicks. Climber 46 years. Previously a climbing guide, outdoor instructor, EMT, W-EMT and WFR instructor for 30 years. I keep trying to come back again after illness, but am pretty beat up from Leukemia. Climbing a bit here and there.

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Dec 13, 2025
Joshua Tree NP > Pinto Basin > Jumbo Rock Area > Jumbo Rock West > Conan's Corridor
Colorado Crack 5.9
● I've done this route numerous times over the last 20 years and I always remember when doing it again how ho… View Comment
Nov 21, 2021
Grand Junction… > Escalante Canyon > Bikini Buttress Area
The road to Bikini Buttress area. Kent and Fritz request that you walk up the road rather than drive to minimize environmental impact. See comments below.
● Ugh. Places we hold dear run over by destructive idiots. View Comment
Aug 20, 2019
Boulder > Eldorado Canyon SP > W Ridge > W Ridge - part D - Xa…
Lunar Avenue 5.8- R
● Small gear, a bit heady. The climbing is enjoyable. View Comment
Aug 13, 2019
Boulder > Eldorado Canyon SP > Rincon > Rincon - L of Center…
Over and Out 5.8
● Sorry, how is this a 3 pitch route? It is 2 pitches, but the second pitch is rarely done. So in most instan… View Comment
Aug 13, 2019
Boulder > Eldorado Canyon SP > Rincon > Rincon - L of Center…
Emerald City 5.9
● This is not a 2 pitch route, it is one pitch. It can be continued into the second pitch of Over the Hill, b… View Comment
Jun 26, 2018
DavisMeschke Gu… > Wind River Range
Big bear track
● That's bear, not cat. naturetracking.com/mountain… naturetracking.com/mammal-t… View Comment

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Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Best ropes right now?
Dec 21, 2025 Very open ended ask. Daniel Joder answered a lot in terms of "rope for what"?I am interested as well, and have a few criteria: 9.4-9.5 diameter, great handling, supple and one… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: LRS: Freebell backup device
Dec 13, 2025 Any chance you can shoot us a pic of your freebell chest harness rig?I am loving the freebell except for the throw length problem with a bit of weight of trailing ropeI've trie… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Great Online Deals of 2025
Dec 12, 2025 I do find it helpful when people re-post and use the enter/return key so the link is clickable.Is this legit?https://www.amazon.com/PETZL-Traxion-Ultralight-Progress-Capture/dp… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Costco R1 dupe 16.99
Dec 8, 2025 Inquiring mind wants to know. What do you know about shitty houdini clones?https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/202144277/el-cheapo-houdini-like-windshell#ForumMessage View Message
Regional > Arizona & New Mexico
Reply: Cochise - West Stronghold Road Conditions for Trav…
Dec 5, 2025 There are a number of sites on the main road before you get to Sweet Rock that are fine, and one easy access site on the main road on the left side after the turn off to Sweet… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: El Cheapo Houdini like windshell?
Nov 29, 2025 OK then. Surprising. View Message

Route Scores View All 240

5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 335
● Rock Lobster
Trad
Southeast Utah > Indian Creek > Broken Tooth
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 235
● unnamed classic hand crack aka G…
Trad
Southeast Utah > Indian Creek > Broken Tooth
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 1,021
● Triassic Sands
Trad 6 pitches
Southern Nevada > … > Whiskey Peak > N Face
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 45
● Pit Bull Terror
Trad
Southeast Utah > Indian Creek > Cat Wall
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 184
● Black Corner
Trad
Southeast Utah > Indian Creek > Battle of the Bulge B…
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 234
● 3 Strikes You're Out
Trad
Southeast Utah > Indian Creek > Battle of the Bulge B…
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Rock Lobster Southeast Utah > Indian Creek > Broken Tooth
Avg:  335
mountainhick:
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad
● unnamed classic hand crack… Southeast Utah > Indian Creek > Broken Tooth
Avg:  235
mountainhick:
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad
● Triassic Sands Southern Nevada > … > Whiskey Peak > N Face
Avg:  1,021
mountainhick:
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 6 pitches
5.10
● Pit Bull Terror Southeast Utah > Indian Creek > Cat Wall
Avg:  45
mountainhick:
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad
5.11
● Black Corner Southeast Utah > Indian Creek > Battle of the Bulge B…
Avg:  184
mountainhick:
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad
5.11
● 3 Strikes You're Out Southeast Utah > Indian Creek > Battle of the Bulge B…
Avg:  234
mountainhick:
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad
5.11
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