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David Ponak

Longmont, CO
44 years old · Male

Member Since
May 14, 2014
Last Visit: 2 days ago
10 Points
Point Rank: #27,000 DetailsDrop down

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Likes Trad, Sport, Tr, Gym
Leads Follows
Trad 5.9 5.10c
Sport 5.10d 5.11c
Ice WI1 WI4
Other Interests
Trail running, backcountry & resort skiing (IKON)
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Comments View All 4

Sep 8, 2020
The large block/dirt ledge is now gone, the party below us "accidentally" trundled it, luckily no one else… View Comment
May 31, 2017
I felt it was easier than Verschneidung (5.7), but I think they both should rated 5.8. View Comment
Apr 12, 2017
Wasps are still there, belay at the flake below the one in the beta photo about 10+ feet below, and they sh… View Comment
Jan 23, 2017
Placed a few cams to make it less run out, felt like it deserves at least a +.- Probably could be led prett… View Comment

Forum Messages View All 49

Partners > Colorado Partners
Longmont Climbing Collective partners
Nov 2, 2023 I'm climbing a lot with my son there but he's only allowed to toprope belay me. I'm looking for morning or afternoon lead partners -  I work from home with a very flexible… View Message
Regional > Wyoming, Montana, Dakotas
Reply: Gannet peak conditions
Jul 26, 2020 Here is the pictures I took photos.google.com/share/AF1… hope it helps! View Message
Regional > Wyoming, Montana, Dakotas
Reply: Gannet peak conditions
Jul 24, 2020 I summited a week ago, bergschrund was open on one end and we climbed over a little dark crack but solid enough. Anything else in particular you want to know? View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Lightweight crampons for multi-day backpacking wit…
Jul 21, 2020 I wore the leopards with 47.5 trail runners, they will fit. The sizes they state are for really big bulky mountaineering boots. Practice with the alternative lacing pattern and… View Message
Partners > Colorado Partners
June 11th,12th or 14th free or Friday-Sunday most weekend…
Jun 9, 2020 I should probably clip bolts occasionally... Looking for more regularly available partners. Eldo or the park most often but anywhere really. View Message
Partners > Colorado Partners
Eldo Sunday Funday?
Dec 21, 2019 Looking to soak up sun on some enjoyable rock. Very comfortable leading 8s, happy to lead it all or swap. View Message

Route Scores View All 7

5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 474
Culp-Bossier
Trad, Alpine 8 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 618
Pear Buttress
Trad 5 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 187
The Flying Buttress
Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 370
The 37th Cog in Melvin's Wheel a…
Trad 3 pitches
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 379
Kor's Flake
Trad 6 pitches
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 1,252
The Yellow Spur
Trad 6 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Culp-Bossier Alpine Rock > RMNP - Rock > Hallett Peak
Avg:  474
David:
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Alpine 8 pitches
Pear Buttress Estes Park Valley > … > Book > J-Crack Slab Area
Avg:  618
David:
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 5 pitches
The Flying Buttress Alpine Rock > RMNP - Rock > Mt Meeker
Avg:  187
David:
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
The 37th Cog in Melvin's Wh… Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookmark
Avg:  370
David:
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 3 pitches
Kor's Flake Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Sundance Buttress
Avg:  379
David:
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 6 pitches
The Yellow Spur Boulder > … > Redgarden Wall > Redgarden - Tower One
Avg:  1,252
David:
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad 6 pitches

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