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Michael Parker

Belgrade, MT
44 years old · Male

Member Since
Nov 18, 2015
Last Visit: 1 hour ago
5,102 Points
Point Rank: #159 DetailsDrop down

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Best Times to Meet: Weekends or Weekdays after 4pm
Likes Trad, Sport, Gym
Leads Follows
Trad 5.9 5.10d
Sport 5.10b 5.11a
Other Interests
Anything outdoors: climbing, backpacking, camping, hiking, kayaking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, mountain biking, and traveling.
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Got into climbing late in life but I am trying to make up for it by climbing every chance I get. I'll try everything and anything and will never let an opportunity to climb something new slip by.


Comments View All 141

Mar 5, 2024
UPDATED RAP BETA There are 2 alternate rap stations that you can use while rappelling which keeps your r… View Comment
Mar 5, 2024
I followed the comments here and headed up the right side of the cliff band as if approaching Straight Shoo… View Comment
Jul 17, 2023
Classic choose your own adventure route. Climb the path of least resistance, clipping some bolts as you go… View Comment
Mar 28, 2022
This route could seriously benefit from some traffic. There are lots of brittle sections where the rock is… View Comment
Mar 28, 2022
Surprisingly engaging route. Steep start leads to a roof which is easier than it looks. Above the roof is… View Comment
Jun 14, 2021
Really diverse and great climbing on this route. It has a little bit of everything: friction slab, travers… View Comment

Forum Messages View All 39

General > General Climbing
Reply: Gear bag(s) for multi-pitch
Oct 27, 2023 I've used the Petzl Bug 16L for years and have wanted a new pack for the last couple of seasons but could never convince myself to get one because there wasn't anything specifi… View Message
Regional > Wyoming, Montana, Dakotas
Reply: Favorite Gallatin Canyon linkups?
Aug 15, 2023 The 2 linkups that I like are the aforementioned Watchtower>Silver Foxes>Spare Rib and the other is The Waltz>Crystal Delight>Ashes of Stone>Skyline Arete. View Message
General > Trad Climbing
Reply: Post Other (Not Awesome) Trad Videos Here
Jul 22, 2021 B Donovan wrote: Dear god. That’s a good one. Exactly what this thread is about.What on earth was the story with that .75? Am I wrong or did he extend it and then nev… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Reviews
Reply: Z4 potential design flaw?
Aug 26, 2020 The totem solution looks viable. I believe it would prevent the issue I'm experiencing while still allowing the uneven placement that Rocknice2 mentioned. View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Reviews
Reply: Z4 potential design flaw?
Aug 24, 2020 Sam Oudekerk wrote: Any real-world stories of this design "flaw/step backward"? I think the small Z4s look great and I'm thinking of buying some. If there are climbers out… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Reviews
Reply: Z4 potential design flaw?
Jul 1, 2020 Good point, I wasn't aware that X4s experienced that many failures in their trigger wires.  They used a more rigid wire on smaller cams while the Z4s use a braided cable.… View Message

Route Scores View All 566

5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 1,629
Birdland
Trad 6 pitches
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 99
First Best
Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 204
Sensuous Mortician
Trad
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 7
Angst
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 121
Theoretically
Trad, TR
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 29
Hate Street Dialogue
Sport, Alpine
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Birdland Southern Nevada > … > (10) Pine Creek… > Brass Wall
Avg:  1,629
Michael:
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 6 pitches
5.7+
First Best Southwest Region > … > W Side > Gallatin Tower
Avg:  99
Michael:
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
5.10-
Sensuous Mortician Southern Nevada > … > (09) Icebox Canyon > Necromancer Wall
Avg:  204
Michael:
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
5.9
Angst North-Central A… > Sam's Throne &… > Candy Mountain
Avg:  7
Michael:
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
5.12a
Theoretically Southwest Region > Hyalite Canyon > Practice Rock
Avg:  121
Michael:
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad, TR
5.10c
Hate Street Dialogue Southwest Region > … > Wolverine Bowl > Lower Replica
Avg:  29
Michael:
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport, Alpine
5.11b

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