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Bryan Baker

Surprise, AZ
37 years old · Male
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Nov 28, 2022
Last Visit: 2 hours ago
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Trad 5.9 5.10d
Sport 5.9 5.10d
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You can find me at Ape Index 3-5 times per week. I am a high school history teacher and climbing coach. I'm always looking for adventures! Reach out if you want to climb!

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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 381
● The Long Climb
Trad 6 pitches
Tahquitz & Suic… > Tahquitz Rock > (d) Northwest Recess
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 722
● Fingertrip
Trad 4 pitches
Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (g) W Face > W Face - Right Side
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 1,338
● Central Pillar of Frenzy
Trad 5 pitches
Yosemite NP > … > P. Cathedral Area > 6. Middle Cathedral Rock
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 616
● The Spirit of Squamish
Trad 8 pitches
N America > … > Shannon Falls > Shannon Falls Wall
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 118
● Pillow Case
Trad
Northern Arizona > … > Paradise Forks > Pillow Wall
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 145
● Pillow Fight
Trad
Northern Arizona > … > Paradise Forks > Pillow Wall
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● The Long Climb Tahquitz & Suic… > Tahquitz Rock > (d) Northwest Recess
 381
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 6 pitches
● Fingertrip Tahquitz & Suic… > … > (g) W Face > W Face - Right Side
 722
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 4 pitches
● Central Pillar of Frenzy Yosemite NP > … > P. Cathedral Area > 6. Middle Cathedral Rock
 1,338
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 5 pitches
● The Spirit of Squamish N America > … > Shannon Falls > Shannon Falls Wall
 616
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 8 pitches
● Pillow Case Northern Arizona > … > Paradise Forks > Pillow Wall
 118
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
● Pillow Fight Northern Arizona > … > Paradise Forks > Pillow Wall
 145
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad

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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 953
● West Crack
Jul 23, 2026 · Lead / Fell/Hung. Epic day out on amazing rock in an incredible place. It's as good as they say. Wish I hadn't punted at the roof, but oh well. Leading P2 was challenging for me, but a great learning experience for sure.
Trad 4 pitches
Yosemite NP > … > DAFF Dome > W Face
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 452
● West Country
Jul 22, 2026 · Lead / Fell/Hung. Totally classic. Tried to lead P2, but it was totally my anti-style on micro gear. Bryce got it done. Was proud of my lead on P4. The traverse from the belay was memorable. It was the same "lean backwards layback stuff" (on small gear) from P2, but a grade easier. Then there was an awesome hands traverse on smears.
Trad, Alpine 4 pitches
Yosemite NP > Tuolumne Meadows > Stately Pleasure Dome
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 1,097
● Regular Route
Jul 22, 2026 · 2 pitches. Lead / Fell/Hung. Wrong day on a classic. First two pitches were soaking wet and just not very fun. Went down to climb in the sun at Tenaya Lake. Learned things just need more time to dry out here than we are used to in AZ. Slipped out of wet crack at P1 crux, and pulled on gear to avoid wet jams at P2 crux.
Trad 12 pitches
Yosemite NP > … > Fairview Dome > N Face
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 520
● Flower of High Rank
Jul 21, 2026 · 2 pitches. Lead / Redpoint. Came back with Bryce (on the way to Tuolomne) and got it done. I realized I had had tunnel vision (on the crack) last time here, and that it's totally doable with some stemming. Was stoked to get the P1 follow clean! (great onsight from Bryce!). It was spooky leaving the tree on P2---not a gimme from the get-go by any means. I went high left, then placed pro in the right crack and eventually committed to stepping over there. I didn't do the heel hook shenanigans, but crack climbed it. Nearly fell faffing with gear right at the roof, but held it together. Pure joy when I pulled the roof (easy) and knew I would send. Placed a #4 in the far left crack immediately after roof to make sure the rope wasn't on the sharp roof edge. There was still some tricky climbing up high. Built the anchor on a tree. Psyched to flash the second pitch! Compared to Pinnacle Peak, P1 is .9 and P2 would probably be 5.7+
Trad
Tahquitz & Suic… > Suicide Rock > (u) Northeast Buttress
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 18
● Crack of Doom
Jul 11, 2026 · TR. This route is pretty classic...way better than it looks from the ground. There is a glory jug to get you off the face, then it goes hands, hand stacks, hand/fist, to chicken wings.
Trad
Central Arizona > … > High Rappel Area > Corridor
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 52
● Guillotine
Jul 11, 2026 · 2 pitches. Lead / Redpoint. Got it! The plan worked like a charm. Watching Alexis' onsight attempt really helped me with the gear. Gear, in order -> Layback: 3, 3, .5, 5, Traverse: .75, 4, 2, Final ramp: .5 offset, Bump a 5, 4. Followed and cleaned for Bryce's redpoint after.
Trad
Central Arizona > … > High Rappel Area > Corridor
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● West Crack Yosemite NP > … > DAFF Dome > W Face
 953
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 4 pitches
Jul 23, 2026 · Lead / Fell/Hung. Epic day out on amazing rock in an incredible place. It's as good as they say. Wish I hadn't punted at the roof, but oh well. Leading P2 was challenging for me, but a great learning experience for sure.
● West Country Yosemite NP > Tuolumne Meadows > Stately Pleasure Dome
 452
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, Alpine 4 pitches
Jul 22, 2026 · Lead / Fell/Hung. Totally classic. Tried to lead P2, but it was totally my anti-style on micro gear. Bryce got it done. Was proud of my lead on P4. The traverse from the belay was memorable. It was the same "lean backwards layback stuff" (on small gear) from P2, but a grade easier. Then there was an awesome hands traverse on smears.
● Regular Route Yosemite NP > … > Fairview Dome > N Face
 1,097
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 12 pitches
Jul 22, 2026 · 2 pitches. Lead / Fell/Hung. Wrong day on a classic. First two pitches were soaking wet and just not very fun. Went down to climb in the sun at Tenaya Lake. Learned things just need more time to dry out here than we are used to in AZ. Slipped out of wet crack at P1 crux, and pulled on gear to avoid wet jams at P2 crux.
● Flower of High Rank Tahquitz & Suic… > Suicide Rock > (u) Northeast Buttress
 520
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Jul 21, 2026 · 2 pitches. Lead / Redpoint. Came back with Bryce (on the way to Tuolomne) and got it done. I realized I had had tunnel vision (on the crack) last time here, and that it's totally doable with some stemming. Was stoked to get the P1 follow clean! (great onsight from Bryce!). It was spooky leaving the tree on P2---not a gimme from the get-go by any means. I went high left, then placed pro in the right crack and eventually committed to stepping over there. I didn't do the heel hook shenanigans, but crack climbed it. Nearly fell faffing with gear right at the roof, but held it together. Pure joy when I pulled the roof (easy) and knew I would send. Placed a #4 in the far left crack immediately after roof to make sure the rope wasn't on the sharp roof edge. There was still some tricky climbing up high. Built the anchor on a tree. Psyched to flash the second pitch! Compared to Pinnacle Peak, P1 is .9 and P2 would probably be 5.7+
● Crack of Doom Central Arizona > … > High Rappel Area > Corridor
 18
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Jul 11, 2026 · TR. This route is pretty classic...way better than it looks from the ground. There is a glory jug to get you off the face, then it goes hands, hand stacks, hand/fist, to chicken wings.
● Guillotine Central Arizona > … > High Rappel Area > Corridor
 52
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Jul 11, 2026 · 2 pitches. Lead / Redpoint. Got it! The plan worked like a charm. Watching Alexis' onsight attempt really helped me with the gear. Gear, in order -> Layback: 3, 3, .5, 5, Traverse: .75, 4, 2, Final ramp: .5 offset, Bump a 5, 4. Followed and cleaned for Bryce's redpoint after.

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90 Days 50 29 16
Last Year 232 120 56
5 Years 961 566 266
All Time 961 566 266

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