Mike D > Forum Messages

Mar 16, 2024 man, I loved that place.  View Message

Jul 27, 2023 I didn’t say that was my opinion: that’s how land managers justify placing bridges. Regardless, a properly built bridge could be removed without causing permanent d… View Message

Jul 25, 2023 I think the biggest fish I’ve caught this year was ten inches, but I’ve been having fun introducing my kids to fishing. This is in Red Feather Lakes, CO. View Message

Jul 25, 2023 Bridges are considered okay in Wilderness areas because they help minimize damage to stream/river crossings. Power tools are not used in constructing them. The same logic allow… View Message

Jul 20, 2023 Most of the bouldering I’ve done there was on the West Side. I recall some sketchy chossfests and a pretty nice traverse wall under a roof by the trail b View Message

Jul 19, 2023 The UP Moccs don’t seem to stretch as much as 5.10 Moccs did. The rubber wrap around the toe is to blame. They are excellent though. I’ve been wearing 5.10 Moccs si… View Message

Jul 19, 2023 Embrace the suck. Castle in summertime will make you strong. We used to always hit Castle anytime, with weekend trips to the Meadows or the East Side. I haven’t lived in… View Message

Jul 19, 2023 The Redding to Red Bluff section is certainly fun.  View Message

Jul 19, 2023 I’m okay with no further bolting in designated Wilderness area. These places are supposed to be protected from all permanent structures.  View Message

Jul 19, 2023 https://boulderweekly.com/opinion/mountains-dont-need-hardware/?fbclid=IwAR1BpZgGl9yijuns6FAK2QX3tI4nPzatOb4cXmxAOi9ahIMC-oB7_3oZhV8_aem_ASzlBz6kTb9BGxEe1eNyfMqze9P5pNhSKeYbq0K… View Message

Jul 19, 2023 We carriers from Osprey and Deuter. I find the latter to be much more comfortable.  View Message

Jul 18, 2023 I’ve met my share of pros and legends. Two of the encounters that stands out most were bouldering with Peter Croft and John Gill at the Happy Boulders in Bishop; and boul… View Message

Jul 18, 2023 I was climbing as hard in my early to mid 40s as I was in my twenties. Then COVID and kids came along. I just don’t have the time to commit to climbing, at least until on… View Message

Jul 18, 2023 There’s no good climbing near Boulder. Your best bet is to go somewhere else.  View Message

Feb 3, 2020 New bumper sticker: In Case Of Rapture, I'll Be Climbing A Flatiron View Message

Feb 3, 2020 I guess I'm going to have to throw out my Honnold Signature Edition Spatula.    View Message

Nov 7, 2019 I’d be okay with that if they’d let you self-belay with them. **That’s how we used to set routes at Planet Granite back in the day.  View Message

Nov 7, 2019 yeah, but Movement has better route setting.  View Message

Nov 6, 2019 I just saw that Planet Granite -Sunnyvale has a monthly rate of $98, just in case you need to feel better about the price increase at Movement. And your membership will be good… View Message

May 15, 2019 I’ve only taken the kids out for bouldering in Eldo , BoCan and Flagstaff Mtn. Would love to get out more.  View Message

May 14, 2019 Harding Route on Mount Conness (.10c?)Southeast Buttress of Cathedral Peak (5.6) View Message

May 14, 2019 We have an almost two year old and a six month old. I’d love to get out some on some weekends. I’m a stay at home dad, so can do weekdays as well.  View Message

May 11, 2019 There are a lot of slab boulder problems in the Valley. These won’t help with endurance or your headspace in leading. But they’ll help your technique. Check out Ini… View Message

May 6, 2019 You smugly stated that you wanted to be comfortable on .13 and maybe climb .14 after a year. I understand that things have changed a lot in the 25 years I’ve been cl… View Message

May 6, 2019 All why silently screaming that he’s going to be a better climber than (probably) everyone reading this thread. That kind of immodesty has never really flown in the climb… View Message

May 2, 2019 Oh and if you need some cardio, you’re welcome to chase my kids around the shop next time I come in while I have a beer and peruse the guidebooks. View Message

May 2, 2019 The Fatiron is a perfect route. Longer approach than some of them, and fun climbing with fewer “scramblers”... View Message

May 2, 2019 Mmm, Squish... Are there any good bouldering spots in the Banff/Jasper national parks? I found some around the town of Banff last time I was up there.  View Message

May 2, 2019 S—t, I could drop names that would wow both crowds. At least over there, you actually get some known climbers posting.  View Message

May 2, 2019 I’ve heard this argument made as naseum about every climbing area I’ve been to. Yet it never manifests in the reality of the experience of actually climbing. I don&… View Message

May 2, 2019 Footwork... View Message

May 2, 2019 Your comment is partially right. People who climb 5.14 do climb outside, but they also climb inside and train in the gym. Boulder has at least three people who climb 5.15… View Message

Mar 30, 2019 FTFY View Message

Mar 28, 2019 Mine was Wallaby Crack on Trashcan Rock at Josh back during Spring Break 1997.  View Message

Mar 28, 2019 Sure. If one cannot discern the difference between a highball and a free solo.  View Message

Mar 25, 2019 The thing that frustrates me about the slim fit R1s is the fit. I have the non-hoody pullover. I’m a medium according to the chest measurements, but a large at the waist.… View Message