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Nick Sweeney

Spokane, WA
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Member Since
Jun 8, 2013
Last Visit: 7 hours ago
1,008 Points
Point Rank: #1,558 DetailsDrop down
Likes Trad, Sport
Favorite Climbs
Denali - Cassin Ridge, Slesse - NE Buttress, Tocllaraju - NW Ridge, Glacier Peak - Frostbite Ridge
Other Interests
black metal, skis, bikes, adventure
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I enjoy all types of climbing, but my goals seem to focus on technical alpine routes.

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Feb 5, 2026
Southwest Region > Bozeman Area > Hyalite Canyon > Dribbles Area
The Dribbles WI4
● This route climbs very well in two pitches with 70m rope(s) and smart screw placements. View Comment
Jan 22, 2026
Southwest Region > Bozeman Area > Hyalite Canyon > Flanders > Killer Pillar (WI5)
Killer Pillar
● Best photo (and dudes) View Comment
Jan 21, 2026
Southwest Region > Bozeman Area > Hyalite Canyon > Winter Dance Area
Over Easy WI3
● Can confirm a single rope works if you use the bolted anchor on the right. View Comment
Jan 7, 2026
Interior Alaska… > Denali NP > Mt Hunter > Mt Hunter W Ridge via… (WI3 Steep Snow)
The base of the Northwest Basin
● Intimidating view! View Comment
Jan 5, 2026
Interior Alaska… > Denali NP > Denali > Cassin Ridge (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c WI4)
The Big Bertha Bergrschrund in May 2001. Apparently much easier than it in prior years.
● Sweet photo, this looks MUCH easier than what we found in 2022. For clarity, "Big Bertha" is the big glacie… View Comment
Dec 8, 2025
N America > … > Banff NP > Cascade Mountain > Cascade Mtn Ice > Cascade Falls (WI3 PG13)
Looking down from top anchor
● There's a higher anchor on the right wall with a much better (more comfortable) stance. View Comment

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Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY
SOLD: La Sportiva G Summit size 44
Jan 7, 2026 I'm selling off my G-Summits because they are (sadly) a half size too small for me. These boots were used on two pure ice climbs last year and are like new. I'm hoping to link… View Message
General > Ice Climbing
Reply: Best picks for xdreams for cold hard ice.
Dec 9, 2025 That might be true now that you mention it View Message
General > Ice Climbing
Reply: Best picks for xdreams for cold hard ice.
Dec 9, 2025 Howey tool (which I really liked until this one broke...I never climbed mixed with this pick, only pure ice)Beartooth ice hawk (bent on its first outing on pure ice) View Message
General > Ice Climbing
Reply: Best picks for xdreams for cold hard ice.
Dec 8, 2025 I literally switched to Nomics because the super soft CAMP picks forced me to explore other options and I was tired of spending a bunch of money on aftermarket picks which neve… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Patagonia Grade VII ... It's Back!
Dec 1, 2025 I have the original Grade VII parka which is truly a work of art. If you're looking for an expedition parka, stop hand wringing and buy a Grade VII. The haters are going to hat… View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY
Reply: FS: Arc'Teryx, Black Diamond, Altra
Nov 3, 2025 Hi Matt, I can't send a message for some reason. Please shoot me a message on the Fitzroy and crampons! View Message

Route Scores View All 427

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 17
● Alice in Jugland
Sport
N Idaho > Q'Emiln Park > Upper Fifth Canyon
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 284
● Sunshine Buttress
Sport
Central Region > … > Sunshine Wall > (c) King Pins
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 47
● Northwest Passage
Sport
N Idaho > Q'Emiln Park > Lower Fifth Canyon
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 29
● LSH
Trad, TR
N Idaho > Q'Emiln Park > Upper Fifth Canyon
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 24
● The Thrill of Krell
Sport 2 pitches
Northeast Corne… > … > Big Rock > W Face
WI4
 2
● Gibraltar Wall
Ice, Alpine 3 pitches
N America > … > E Kootenays Ice > Kootenay FSR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Alice in Jugland N Idaho > Q'Emiln Park > Upper Fifth Canyon
Avg:  17
Nick:
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
5.10b
● Sunshine Buttress Central Region > … > Sunshine Wall > (c) King Pins
Avg:  284
Nick:
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
5.10a
● Northwest Passage N Idaho > Q'Emiln Park > Lower Fifth Canyon
Avg:  47
Nick:
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
5.10c
● LSH N Idaho > Q'Emiln Park > Upper Fifth Canyon
Avg:  29
Nick:
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR
5.7
● The Thrill of Krell Northeast Corne… > … > Big Rock > W Face
Avg:  24
Nick:
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport 2 pitches
5.10b
● Gibraltar Wall N America > … > E Kootenays Ice > Kootenay FSR
Avg:  2
Nick:
WI4 Ice, Alpine 3 pitches
WI4
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