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Charles Danforth

L'ville, CO
54 years old · Male

Member Since
Aug 20, 2003
Last Visit: Oct 7, 2021
170 Points
Point Rank: #7,631 DetailsDrop down

Likes Trad, Sport, Tr
Leads Follows
Trad 5.7 5.9
Sport 5.8 5.10a
Ice WI1 WI3
Other Interests
trail running, mountaineering, backpacking, caving
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Yeah, climbing. I climb stuff occasionally. It's fun. I wish I could do more of it.



Comments View All 78

May 2, 2011
● Happened upon this rock on a trail run last week. It's quite easy to find, but here are the GPS coords any… View Comment
Nov 25, 2009
● Fantastic route! We found the start of the route pretty easily (apparently, we're above-average bears) and… View Comment
Oct 13, 2009
● "Sorry honey, I'd love to clean out the garage but I'm way behind on my botany research." View Comment
Jul 16, 2009
● So you're saying we should probably only climb it on toprope, right? View Comment
Jul 6, 2009
● Interesting, but a little contrived and grungy with a lot of groveling. The holds on this route are also a… View Comment
Jun 28, 2009
● Strange mix of dead easy and a couple of hard (bona fide 5.6, IMHO) moves. Nice view from the anchor ledge… View Comment

Forum Messages View All 225

Regional > Colorado
Reply: 4th of July mine Conditions?
Dec 27, 2010 Ah, so you're the guy that historically tries to drive in and ends up ruining the skiing for the rest of us? =) View Message
Regional > Colorado
Reply: 4th of July mine Conditions?
Dec 25, 2010 I haven't been up there lately, but I doubt you can drive past the pavement at Eldora. View Message
Regional > Colorado
Reply: Rollins Tunnel ice
Dec 24, 2010 Cool. Thanks everyone. Given the approach, I might not mind the fact that it's short. View Message
Regional > Colorado
Rollins Tunnel ice
Dec 24, 2010 I was up at East Portal/Rollins Tunnel yesterday doing some BC skiing (great conditions, by the way) and again noticed a significant ice flow on the south side of the valley.… View Message
Regional > Colorado
Reply: Ice near Francie's Cabin?
Dec 24, 2010 I'd echo what Steve said. It's a wild-ass guess, but the next drainage to the south (Spruce Creek) has some steep cascades and might well have some ice in it. I've only been… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: All Passive in CO
Nov 30, 2010 I learned entirely on passive gear and am probably a better climber because of it. There's nothing nicer than a well-placed hex. That said, I wouldn't give up my cams. They'… View Message

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