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climbnowworklater

Colorado Springs
51 years old · Male

Member Since
Sep 23, 2015
Last Visit: Oct 12, 2025
10 Points
Point Rank: #36,194 DetailsDrop down

climbnowworklater is in the Partner Finder
Best Times to Meet: weekends and weekdays
Likes Trad, Sport, Tr
Leads Follows
Trad 5.7 5.10a
Sport 5.7 5.10a
Other Interests
skiing, hiking, 420 friendly
More Info

About me: Married, 2 girls, a dog. Was a backpacking guide in the Grand Canyon. 2003-2011 Finished the "14ers" in 3 years. 2011-2014 Have AAIRE Avy 1. My goals going forward: -build a cabin -continue to climb, ski, hike and relax as much as possible



Comments View All 6

Nov 16, 2017
The route looks like it was a last minute idea. Loose/hollow rock abounds, and the 2nd to last clip could h… View Comment
May 24, 2016
Be prepared for this climb. Information is a bit confusing. For instance, no one hikes to the base of the… View Comment
Feb 24, 2016
Old school rating for sure. I love this climb, one of my favorites. But, the first few moves are not 5.7.… View Comment
Jan 25, 2016
I felt this was a harder climb than other 8s at Shelf. Getting past Marge is fun, the moves at the top are… View Comment
Jan 25, 2016
Super fun route for the beginning 5.9-5.10 climber. My buddy and I thought 5.9+. View Comment
Sep 23, 2015
Second the big gear comments. Although, I thought the route was super fun (if you like OWs) and not sure wh… View Comment

Forum Messages View All 42

Partners > Colorado Partners
Reply: Shelf this Weds or Thurs
Feb 28, 2017 Matt, can't do this Friday, thanks for asking. Kristyn, given the snow falling today, I think Thursday will be the better weather day. Maybe next time and thanks for replyi… View Message
Partners > Colorado Partners
Shelf this Weds or Thurs
Feb 27, 2017 Anyone able to meet up Weds or Thurs at Shelf? Weather looks pretty nice. If you can get to the Springs, I'll drive from here! View Message
Partners > Colorado Partners
Reply: Shelf Road next Tuesday/Wednesday
Feb 26, 2017 I might be available if the weather doesn't look to bad. Let me know. View Message
Regional > Arizona & New Mexico
Reply: Announcing new McDowell Rock Climbing Guidebook
Dec 6, 2016 Cool. I learned to climb in the area and love the granite. The best was when you could drive to Svens Slab and no one was around. When I left in 2011, the area was so renova… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Creating a Topo for a Difficult-To-Photograph Area?
Nov 29, 2016 "Seriously... why are so many people on this whiny bitchy drone rant." Maybe because it's: narcissistic, self-absorbed, jackasses that fly them? And what could be worse, is… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Creating a Topo for a Difficult-To-Photograph Area?
Nov 29, 2016 Please, please don't. No better way to ruin ones outdoor experience than with a bunch of drones buzzing around. (especially not while your pumped and cruxing...) View Message
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