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Jan 31, 2019
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Likes Trad, Sport, Tr
Leads Follows
Trad 5.9 5.10d
Sport 5.9 5.11d
Ice WI3 WI5
Mixed M3 M6
Other Interests
biking/touring, backpacking, outdoor adventuring
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Jul 24, 2023
Went up Empress into Greensleeves for the first time this weekend. I thought the tree island on the top sla… View Comment
Jul 5, 2022
I was on Family Picnic 7/3 and while I wasn't being totally dive bombed by a peregrine, the bird was defini… View Comment
Mar 21, 2022
Shovel coordinates from the picture posted. Pics aren't accessible with poor service but the text here is.… View Comment
Sep 27, 2021
I was in here this past weekend after my buddy had a chance meeting with Kevin. We got his book and had a t… View Comment
Sep 8, 2021
Rapped to the Lichenology anchor with a single 70m. I had about 5m to spare. When going over the edge there… View Comment
Sep 27, 2020
super fun and awkward climb. More like 5.4 caving however the first move to get off the ground is ~5.9. The… View Comment

Forum Messages View All 518

Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Climbing Technology Alpine Up
Jun 4, 2026 I've written this same spiel numerous times when the Alpine Up topic is here. Hands down best half rope belay. Totally natural to move two ropes at different speeds, in or out.… View Message
General > Ice Climbing
Reply: Cold Cold World Valdez Customizations
May 26, 2026 Agree with Ira, black makes it hard to see inside. In sunny snow conditions, it also heats up (which can bake your chocolate or keep your water not frozen).I would also ask tha… View Message
General > Injuries and Accidents
Reply: Will Stanhope
Apr 30, 2026 Lots of great points. I wear my helmet almost always. while I agree with everyone's freedom to choose, it is unfortunate that we incidentally influence younger/ignorant climber… View Message
Gear > FOR SALE / FOR FREE / WANT TO BUY
Reply: look out for scam
Mar 14, 2026 I think the lesson learned on venmo/PayPal goods and services is to provide the shipping address within the payment app itself. As a note. Often I pay and email the address sep… View Message
General > Trad Climbing
Reply: Extended toprope anchor with single-stranded corde…
Mar 10, 2026 I agree and generally assume 50% reduction for knots. For TR you have the climber and belayer weighting the anchor. With a tight belay it's hard to generate much more force, bu… View Message
General > Ice Climbing
Reply: New X-Dream - rumor and innuendo
Mar 8, 2026 Have new x dreams. Love them. However I still have the bolt come loose. I have to tighten it once every other outing and I check it (shake it) before each pitch to verify. Clim… View Message
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