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markthomas

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Member Since
Sep 30, 2009
Last Visit: 18 hours ago
784 Points
Point Rank: #2,016 DetailsDrop down
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Likes Trad, Sport, Tr
Leads Follows
Trad 5.11d 5.12c
Sport 5.11d 5.12c
Aid C3 C1
Ice WI3 WI6
Mixed M3 M6
Boulders V7
Other Interests
art, biking, slacklining
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Apr 5, 2022
Southeast Corner > Wallula Gap > Upper Band
Dirty Work 5.12
● Not quite sure. It’s an open project at this point. It’s certainly a step up from anything else there. View Comment
Mar 4, 2021
Southeast Corner > Wallula Gap > Upper Band
Choss and the Art of Bolt Placement 5.9-
● The rock is definitely choosy, but not to bad if you stay near the bolt line. A helmet is not a bad idea.… View Comment
Oct 30, 2010
Albuquerque Area > Placitas
Palomas Peak
● There is a large no parking sign right in the middle of the parking area. Is this new? View Comment
Jul 17, 2010
Albuquerque Area > Sandia Mountains > Echo Canyon > Bush Shark Area
Garden Party 5.9
● Very fun route! The rock was ok, and the vegetation really wasn't bad. The R traverse was pretty relaxed… View Comment
Jul 17, 2010
Albuquerque Area > Sandia Mountains > Echo Canyon
The Point / Ramp Area
● There is at least one shiny new bolt at about head height, directly above the two bolt anchor that is on th… View Comment
Jun 21, 2010
suprasoup > Muralla Grande
Always a warm and fuzzy feeling when two pinkies are placed side by side
● That is most definately a thing of beauty. View Comment

Forum Messages View All 24

Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: BD Ultralight Trigger Wire issue
May 19, 2021 most Of my rack is old enough to probably need replaced and I don’t own any ultralight, but I have fixed plent of older BD cams with clastic picture hanging wire or weed… View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY
Reply: FS: Wooden holds
May 17, 2021 Thanks E MuuD.I am glad you like them so much.  View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY
FS: Wooden holds
May 13, 2021 For the last three years I have been turning my own wooden holds on my lathe, and have recently made a few batches to sell.  All sets are hand turned and shaped from hardw… View Message
Regional > Pacific Northwest
Reply: Walla Walla, any climbing nearby?
Feb 18, 2019 My girlfriend and I have lived in Walla Walla for the past 4 years.  I have been an avid climber (trad, sport, and ice)   for nearly 20 years, and Dani for about 5. &… View Message
Regional > Pacific Northwest
tieton river closures
Apr 7, 2016 Does anyone know what crags are closed for eagle nesting this year? Are either royal columns or the bend open for climbing? View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: Snow in NM...is there any?
Dec 26, 2012 I camped up by san antonio hot springs two weekends ago. There was a little over a foot and it probably snowed another six inches when we were there. View Message

Route Scores View All 124

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 92
● Jim's Dihedral
Trad
Red River Gorge > Northern Gorge > Indian Creek
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 283
● Whiteout
Trad 2 pitches
Red River Gorge > Natural Bridge… > Emerald City
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 91
● Up Swift Creek Without A Paddle
Trad
Red River Gorge > Northern Gorge > Funk Rock City
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 161
● Headstone Surfer
Trad
Red River Gorge > Northern Gorge > Funk Rock City
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 1
● When I’m 64
Sport
Southeast Corner > Wallula Gap > Upper Band
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 1
● More Perfector
Sport
Southeast Corner > Wallula Gap > Upper Band
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Jim's Dihedral Red River Gorge > Northern Gorge > Indian Creek
Avg:  92
markthomas:
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
● Whiteout Red River Gorge > Natural Bridge… > Emerald City
Avg:  283
markthomas:
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
● Up Swift Creek Without A Pa… Red River Gorge > Northern Gorge > Funk Rock City
Avg:  91
markthomas:
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
● Headstone Surfer Red River Gorge > Northern Gorge > Funk Rock City
Avg:  161
markthomas:
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
● When I’m 64 Southeast Corner > Wallula Gap > Upper Band
Avg:  1
markthomas:
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
5.6
● More Perfector Southeast Corner > Wallula Gap > Upper Band
Avg:  1
markthomas:
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
5.11b
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