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Steve Elder

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Oct 8, 2010
Last Visit: 9 hours ago
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Jun 19, 2026
Portland & The… > Crown Point
Jewel in the Crown 5.12a
● Just an update on this info. First ascent was by Stephen Elder and Jay Richards, not Tim Olsen. Tim, howeve… View Comment
Jun 26, 2025
Durango > Lemon Reservoir > A. W Side
Donald, Pusillanimous Quisling 5.10+
● Hi Michael, glad to hear you got on the route. Just and FYI, I probably put about 20 hours of work into pre… View Comment
Jun 8, 2024
Durango > Lemon Reservoir > A. W Side
Brideshead Eviscerated 5.10
● Hey Braden, thanks! I live just down the road, so this is my little playground. Glad you enjoyed the routes… View Comment
Nov 29, 2020
CO Ice & Mixed > Durango > Lemon Resevoir-Transf…
Rattus Floridus M5
● Did extensive cleaning of this route and added a bunch of bolts. This is now an approachable lead for a low… View Comment
Jul 29, 2019
Durango > Lemon Reservoir > B. E Side
Holy Grail 5.11d
● FYI, a large flake has been pulled off the start of the real climbing. I just thought my footwork was shite… View Comment
Nov 1, 2017
CO Ice & Mixed > Durango > Lemon Resevoir-Transf…
El Pero Loco M5+ PG13
● Added two bolts to this route today, so no longer so spicy. 4th bolt is to the right, which is where the ro… View Comment

Forum Messages View All 17

Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY
Reply: La Sportiva Testarossas for sale $75 size 43.5
Aug 29, 2026 Price reduced. Now $75 View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY
La Sportiva Testarossas for sale $75 size 43.5
Aug 28, 2026 I really, really loved these shoes performance, but, alas, my feet really hated them. Hardly any use. In great shape, always wore thin liner socks, so they smell like leather,… View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: Are Mussy Hooks a Slippery Slope?
Mar 23, 2025 As far as I know, the ASCA recommends lowering off their mussys. We've done a ton of replacement at our local crags, switching rings/carabiners etc with ASCA supplied mussys. I… View Message
General > Injuries and Accidents
Reply: Ulna shortening osteotomy for persistent wrist pain
Mar 9, 2025 Hi Kasey,If your amenable, I'd love to stay in touch about your continuing experiences during recovery, and any other info you could provide. I've just been diagnosed with almo… View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY
FS: Five Ten Anasazi (Pinks) 45.5 $100
Sep 15, 2023 As new, only worn about 5 times, always with socks. Bought them too big. $100 + shipping. View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY
Reply: Mixed Climbing/Dry Tooling Boots for sale
Feb 16, 2023 Bump View Message

Route Scores View All 32

5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 295
● Gen X ation (aka Musso Route)
Sport
Canon City > … > Bank > 01. Piggy Bank
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 235
● Mighty Aphrodite
Sport
Canon City > … > Bank > 10. 2150 Wall
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 391
● Lime Street
Sport
Canon City > … > Bank > 10. 2150 Wall
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 3
● The Lemon Song
Sport
Durango > Lemon Reservoir > B. E Side
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 32
● The Pine Line
Trad 6 pitches
Durango > Pine River Area > Tradistan Tower
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 40
● Brady's Route
Sport
Durango > Lemon Reservoir > B. E Side
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Gen X ation (aka Musso Route) Canon City > … > Bank > 01. Piggy Bank
Avg:  295
Steve:
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
● Mighty Aphrodite Canon City > … > Bank > 10. 2150 Wall
Avg:  235
Steve:
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Lime Street Canon City > … > Bank > 10. 2150 Wall
Avg:  391
Steve:
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
● The Lemon Song Durango > Lemon Reservoir > B. E Side
Avg:  3
Steve:
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport
5.11+
● The Pine Line Durango > Pine River Area > Tradistan Tower
Avg:  32
Steve:
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Trad 6 pitches
● Brady's Route Durango > Lemon Reservoir > B. E Side
Avg:  40
Steve:
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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