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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 132
● Climb of the Ancient Mariner
Aug 14, 2024 · Lead / Redpoint. Lead both pitches with Patrick. It’s just as zesty as I remember. So fun!
Trad, Sport 3 pitches
Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookend
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b R
 3
● Three of a Perfect Pair
Oct 1, 2023 · Lead / Redpoint.
Trad
Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Checkerboard Rock
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 8
● Ziggie's Brother Hank
Sep 30, 2023 · Lead / Redpoint.
Trad, Sport
Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Checkerboard Rock
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
 104
● Fantasy Ridge
Jul 22, 2023 · Lead. This is got to be one of the better 5.9’s on the Ridge! Next time, bring eight over the shoulders slings with extra carabiners. This will help with rope management on pitch 3.
Trad 4 pitches
Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookmark
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 8
● Knight's Gambit
Jul 22, 2023 · 3 pitches. Lead / Onsight. Interesting route: Rack to a 4 Camelot. The bolt for the traverse was in decent shape, the hanger could use replacing. The crux on the second pitch was hard probably 5.9++ (Joe fell on a small stopper. It is now fixed at the crux).
Trad 5 pitches
Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookend
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 8
● Good Timing
May 6, 2023 · Lead. Client this with Mitch, I lead the first pitch, and he led the crux.
Trad, Sport 3 pitches
Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Pear
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 24
● Right Dihedral
May 6, 2023 · Lead. Meat and taters! It’s also polished and awkward. Rock: double set to fingers two 4 Camelots, bring three sets of hand size pieces.
Trad 3 pitches
Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Pear
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 87
● Sorcerer
Apr 29, 2023 · Lead. This route is stellar! First time traversing the roof at the top, this is a definitely entertaining finish to the amazing dihedral. Pitch 2 or 3 (roof traverse): key gear - red alien back deep in the center of the traverse, and a one Camelot at the very end to protect the rope from getting bound in the notch.
Trad 4 pitches
Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookend
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 82
● Hot Licks
Apr 29, 2023 · Lead. First full day out on the Lump in a few years. Felt great! Pitch 2: Gear below run out - .75 camalot and #4 wall nut (gold). This gear is good.
Trad 4 pitches
Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookend
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a V0-1 4+
 2
● Tour Guide Tyler
May 8, 2022 · Send. 2nd try, great problem.
Trad, Boulder
S Platte > … > Da Butts Boulde… > In Rainbows Boulder Area
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a V4 6B
 10
● Agni Kai
May 7, 2022 · Send. Quality OW problem! I sent this problem with a straight on method, using stacks and Knee locks. Partners Richard and Michael Barnhouse
Trad, Boulder
S Platte > … > Da Butts Boulde… > Agni Kai Boulder Area
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 181
● Athlete's Feat
Dec 4, 2021 · 1 pitch. Lead / Fell/Hung. Gear Beta: • locking carabiner on first bolt, and shorter draw on second bolt. Climbing beta: • Mantle: right hand ham hawked on jog, left hand palm down on crimp at lip, Bring right foot up on the lower crimp below lip of slab prior to bringing feed up to the slab.
Trad 5 pitches
Boulder > Boulder Canyon > Castle Rock
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 274
● Curving Crack
Dec 4, 2021 · Lead / Onsight. Challenging pitch, another solid Castlerock 5.9. Gear at the crux: grey Alien and Green alien, then a green camolot.
Trad
Boulder > Boulder Canyon > Castle Rock
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 195
● Skunk Crack
Dec 4, 2021 · Lead / Onsight. Great route, solid for the grade!
Trad
Boulder > Boulder Canyon > Castle Rock
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 20
● Bellyflop
Oct 5, 2020
Trad, Sport
Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookmark
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 375
● The 37th Cog in Melvin's Wheel a…
Oct 3, 2020 · Lead. Great stoppers on this route! Bring a #4 for the 3rd pitch.
Trad 3 pitches
Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookmark
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 20
● Bellyflop
Oct 2, 2020 · Lead. Use holds out right up top
Trad, Sport
Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookmark
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 371
● Steppenwolf
Sep 19, 2020 · Lead / Onsight. 3 star pitch!
Trad
S Platte > Turkey Rocks > Turkey Perch
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 269
● Vanishing Point
Sep 19, 2020 · TR. Top roped this twice with no problem’s, should lead next visit.
Trad
S Platte > Turkey Rocks > Turkey Rock
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 129
● Jump Start
Sep 19, 2020 · Lead / Onsight. Great pitch, good jambs, and great chicken wigs!!
Trad
S Platte > Turkey Rocks > Turkey Rock
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 179
● CG's Naked Fun Time
Apr 24, 2019 · Lead.
Sport
Estes Park Valley > … > Jurassic Park -… > Fin
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 116
● Dynamometer
Apr 24, 2019 · Lead.
Trad, Sport
Estes Park Valley > … > Jurassic Park -… > Fin
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 67
● Escape from Alcatraz
Apr 19, 2019 · Lead / Onsight. Fun Route! Gear: Grey c4 to start, then .75 & .5 camelot's for the upper part of the route.
Sport, TR
Lyons > … > Longmont Reserv… > River Wall II
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 303
● Redneck Hero
Oct 27, 2018 · Lead / Redpoint.
Sport
Lyons > … > Longmont Reserv… > River Wall II
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 10
● Surround Sound
Jul 27, 2018 · Lead / Onsight.
Sport
Lyons > … > Longmont Reserv… > River Wall II
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 252
● Double Cracks
Jul 20, 2018 · Lead / Onsight.
Trad
S Idaho > … > King on the Throne > King on the Throne -…
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 123
● Snakes and Ladders
Jul 20, 2018 · Lead / Onsight.
Trad
S Idaho > … > King on the Throne > King on the Throne -…
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 10
● Pay at the Pump
Jun 15, 2018 · Lead.
Sport, TR
Estes Park Valley > Cottontail Crag
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 9
● Arms Race
Jun 15, 2018 · Lead.
Sport
Estes Park Valley > Cottontail Crag
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 5
● Rest in Peace
Apr 19, 2018 · Lead / Onsight.
Sport
Estes Park Valley > … > Prospect Mountain > Thumb
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 7
● Dragon Slayer
Dec 9, 2017 · Follow. Fun route, climbed this with Nate.
Trad 3 pitches
Estes Park Valley > … > Crosier Mtn Crags > Main Crag
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 356
● Cosmosis
Nov 26, 2017 · Lead / Onsight. Great route!
Trad 2 pitches
Boulder > … > Bell Buttress M… > Bell Buttress - Main…
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 183
● West Face
Nov 25, 2017 · Follow.
Trad
Boulder > … > Bell Buttress M… > Bell Buttress - Main…
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 138
● Conan's Gonads (Conad's)
Oct 14, 2017
Trad
Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Twin Owls
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 229
● Captain Nemo
Jul 15, 2017 · Climbed this with Jim and Jon Lenhart.
Trad 2 pitches
Laramie Area > Vedauwoo > Nautilus
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 364
● Middle Parallel Space
Jul 15, 2017 · 1 pitch. Lead.
Trad 2 pitches
Laramie Area > Vedauwoo > Nautilus
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Climb of the Ancient Mariner Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookend
 132
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, Sport 3 pitches
Aug 14, 2024 · Lead / Redpoint. Lead both pitches with Patrick. It’s just as zesty as I remember. So fun!
● Three of a Perfect Pair Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Checkerboard Rock
 3
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b R Trad
Oct 1, 2023 · Lead / Redpoint.
● Ziggie's Brother Hank Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Checkerboard Rock
 8
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, Sport
Sep 30, 2023 · Lead / Redpoint.
● Fantasy Ridge Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookmark
 104
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 Trad 4 pitches
Jul 22, 2023 · Lead. This is got to be one of the better 5.9’s on the Ridge! Next time, bring eight over the shoulders slings with extra carabiners. This will help with rope management on pitch 3.
● Knight's Gambit Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookend
 8
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad 5 pitches
Jul 22, 2023 · 3 pitches. Lead / Onsight. Interesting route: Rack to a 4 Camelot. The bolt for the traverse was in decent shape, the hanger could use replacing. The crux on the second pitch was hard probably 5.9++ (Joe fell on a small stopper. It is now fixed at the crux).
● Good Timing Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Pear
 8
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, Sport 3 pitches
May 6, 2023 · Lead. Client this with Mitch, I lead the first pitch, and he led the crux.
● Right Dihedral Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Pear
 24
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 3 pitches
May 6, 2023 · Lead. Meat and taters! It’s also polished and awkward. Rock: double set to fingers two 4 Camelots, bring three sets of hand size pieces.
● Sorcerer Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookend
 87
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 4 pitches
Apr 29, 2023 · Lead. This route is stellar! First time traversing the roof at the top, this is a definitely entertaining finish to the amazing dihedral. Pitch 2 or 3 (roof traverse): key gear - red alien back deep in the center of the traverse, and a one Camelot at the very end to protect the rope from getting bound in the notch.
● Hot Licks Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookend
 82
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 4 pitches
Apr 29, 2023 · Lead. First full day out on the Lump in a few years. Felt great! Pitch 2: Gear below run out - .75 camalot and #4 wall nut (gold). This gear is good.
● Tour Guide Tyler S Platte > … > Da Butts Boulde… > In Rainbows Boulder Area
 2
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a V0-1 4+ Trad, Boulder
May 8, 2022 · Send. 2nd try, great problem.
● Agni Kai S Platte > … > Da Butts Boulde… > Agni Kai Boulder Area
 10
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a V4 6B Trad, Boulder
May 7, 2022 · Send. Quality OW problem! I sent this problem with a straight on method, using stacks and Knee locks. Partners Richard and Michael Barnhouse
● Athlete's Feat Boulder > Boulder Canyon > Castle Rock
 181
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad 5 pitches
Dec 4, 2021 · 1 pitch. Lead / Fell/Hung. Gear Beta: • locking carabiner on first bolt, and shorter draw on second bolt. Climbing beta: • Mantle: right hand ham hawked on jog, left hand palm down on crimp at lip, Bring right foot up on the lower crimp below lip of slab prior to bringing feed up to the slab.
● Curving Crack Boulder > Boulder Canyon > Castle Rock
 274
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad
Dec 4, 2021 · Lead / Onsight. Challenging pitch, another solid Castlerock 5.9. Gear at the crux: grey Alien and Green alien, then a green camolot.
● Skunk Crack Boulder > Boulder Canyon > Castle Rock
 195
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad
Dec 4, 2021 · Lead / Onsight. Great route, solid for the grade!
● Bellyflop Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookmark
 20
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad, Sport
Oct 5, 2020
● The 37th Cog in Melvin's Wh… Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookmark
 375
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 3 pitches
Oct 3, 2020 · Lead. Great stoppers on this route! Bring a #4 for the 3rd pitch.
● Bellyflop Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Bookmark
 20
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad, Sport
Oct 2, 2020 · Lead. Use holds out right up top
● Steppenwolf S Platte > Turkey Rocks > Turkey Perch
 371
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Sep 19, 2020 · Lead / Onsight. 3 star pitch!
● Vanishing Point S Platte > Turkey Rocks > Turkey Rock
 269
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad
Sep 19, 2020 · TR. Top roped this twice with no problem’s, should lead next visit.
● Jump Start S Platte > Turkey Rocks > Turkey Rock
 129
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Sep 19, 2020 · Lead / Onsight. Great pitch, good jambs, and great chicken wigs!!
● CG's Naked Fun Time Estes Park Valley > … > Jurassic Park -… > Fin
 179
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Apr 24, 2019 · Lead.
● Dynamometer Estes Park Valley > … > Jurassic Park -… > Fin
 116
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad, Sport
Apr 24, 2019 · Lead.
● Escape from Alcatraz Lyons > … > Longmont Reserv… > River Wall II
 67
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport, TR
Apr 19, 2019 · Lead / Onsight. Fun Route! Gear: Grey c4 to start, then .75 & .5 camelot's for the upper part of the route.
● Redneck Hero Lyons > … > Longmont Reserv… > River Wall II
 303
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Oct 27, 2018 · Lead / Redpoint.
● Surround Sound Lyons > … > Longmont Reserv… > River Wall II
 10
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Jul 27, 2018 · Lead / Onsight.
● Double Cracks S Idaho > … > King on the Throne > King on the Throne -…
 252
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Jul 20, 2018 · Lead / Onsight.
● Snakes and Ladders S Idaho > … > King on the Throne > King on the Throne -…
 123
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Trad
Jul 20, 2018 · Lead / Onsight.
● Pay at the Pump Estes Park Valley > Cottontail Crag
 10
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport, TR
Jun 15, 2018 · Lead.
● Arms Race Estes Park Valley > Cottontail Crag
 9
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Jun 15, 2018 · Lead.
● Rest in Peace Estes Park Valley > … > Prospect Mountain > Thumb
 5
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Apr 19, 2018 · Lead / Onsight.
● Dragon Slayer Estes Park Valley > … > Crosier Mtn Crags > Main Crag
 7
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad 3 pitches
Dec 9, 2017 · Follow. Fun route, climbed this with Nate.
● Cosmosis Boulder > … > Bell Buttress M… > Bell Buttress - Main…
 356
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 2 pitches
Nov 26, 2017 · Lead / Onsight. Great route!
● West Face Boulder > … > Bell Buttress M… > Bell Buttress - Main…
 183
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad
Nov 25, 2017 · Follow.
● Conan's Gonads (Conad's) Estes Park Valley > Lumpy Ridge > Twin Owls
 138
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Oct 14, 2017
● Captain Nemo Laramie Area > Vedauwoo > Nautilus
 229
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad 2 pitches
Jul 15, 2017 · Climbed this with Jim and Jon Lenhart.
● Middle Parallel Space Laramie Area > Vedauwoo > Nautilus
 364
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 2 pitches
Jul 15, 2017 · 1 pitch. Lead.
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