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John Vanek

Gardnerville, NV
65 years old · Male

Member Since
May 16, 2013
Last Visit: Jun 3, 2023
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Mountain biking, backpacking, running
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I recently moved from San Jose, CA to Gardnerville, NV, to be closer to the mountains. I am either "semi-retired" or a "part-time consultant" depending on the moment, but the bottom line is that my availability can usually be adjusted in order to have fun.

The past few years I have not done much climbing, but I am pretty fit and technically sound. I will TR to train and have fun, but I love multi-pitch, and especially alpine climbing.

I enjoy couloirs, having climbed Dana and North Peak, and would love to climb the U- and V-Notch couloirs.

It has been several years, but I've climbed the Royal Arches twice, Mt. Sill, Mt. Whitney East Face, Tenaya Peak, Cathedral Peak. I am open to repeating any of these.


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Dec 28, 2022 Thin zip-neck tee, Patagonia R1 Hoody, shell. Light puffy if needed. DAS parka if really cold. Add a beanie and/ or balaclava if cold. Light or medium synthetic long under… View Message
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