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Aug 8, 2013 14:51
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Denver Bouldering Club. Or rent/borrow a car; there's excellent bouldering in Morrison, Evergreen, and Boulder.
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Jul 14, 2014 23:17
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spwrozek posted:Did send major Tom though which was good. pull harder <3
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Sep 15, 2014 02:04
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spwrozek posted:Also trying to throw together a last minute trip down to Shelf Road before ski season gets going.
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Oct 5, 2014 06:55
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spwrozek posted:It seems like a good place, the Golden one is pretty sweet. I'll burn out my punch pass there. Not sure how many I've got left. Oct. 31 would probably be better for me for shelf, but let me know either way. It's always fun to have a big group to hang out with at the end of the day, even if you're splitting up climbing.
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Oct 5, 2014 22:58
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gamera009 posted:Gotta wait for Budmanstrong to bring my cots back from the red. holy poo poo that was fun  Probably had the most fun on Gettin Lucky in Kentucky - classic, perfect pockets and plates - but everything was a blast. Stayed in Muir Valley for a week, and I don't think we even scratched the surface there.
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Oct 27, 2014 17:04
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MiamiKid posted:Muir Valley is excellent, particularly the wall that Gettin' Lucky is on. Great 10 wall. The climbing is so dense and accessible in the valley, although I will suggest you did yourself a slight disservice in not getting to the PMRP for a day. Some fantastic climbing in the low/mid 10's there. Heading to the Red again this weekend to work on some routes that have been dreams thus far. Really looking forward to it, assuming the forecast holds up. Yeah, that wall and the crag right next to it had a load of fun 10s. Really fun, really representative of the area. Lots of "should haves," I know. I really wanted to get to PRMP; there were a few four star routes there on my get-on list. It just worked out that we stayed in Muir. Like you said, it's a little hard not to. One of us had been before, but even then there wasn't a lot of experience with the area. I'll definitely go back next year sometime. It's a 16-hour drive from here, but it was worth it. Good luck this weekend.
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Oct 27, 2014 20:33
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Let me know. I've got punches at ET and I'm up for trying the new Movement. Still love me some DBC, though. The weather may be crap for this weekend, but maybe not for SHELFSGIVING.
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Nov 10, 2014 04:31
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Harness chat. It's time to retire my old harness, so I picked up a Petzl Adjama last week. Hung in it in the store and everything, and it felt great. Took it out this weekend for a couple of days and discovered a couple of problems that made it less than ideal. Use would be sport climbing, about 60/40 outdoors/gym. Weight isn't a huge consideration; just no big wall rigs or super light alpine setups. I've been trying on harnesses the last couple of days. I'm leaning towards the Mammut Togir Slide - nice gear loops, fits well, comfortable, reinforced lower tie-in point - but the retailer doesn't allow returns or exchanges. I get it, but I'm hesitant. I didn't discover the issues with the Adjama until I got to climb in it. I've always had friends recommend Misty Mountain, and I like the idea of supporting a smaller company who makes their gear here by hand. I'd definitely shell out for one of the harnesses if I could try it first. No one on the Front Range stocks them, though, which seems insane. I called Misty Mountain today, and they'll return or exchange harnesses if the harness is just tried on. Anyone have any other recommendations? Cost isn't a factor (read this as "I'd pay for dead bird if they make the best harness out there"); I kept my last harness for 6-7 years, and I'm planning on the same. Anyone climb in a Misty Mountain? I'm thinking about the Sonic, or maybe the Bolt. Also considering the Edelrid Orion; I might be able to get one on pro deal. Bud Manstrong fucked around with this message at 22:12 on Dec 2, 2014 |
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Dec 2, 2014 21:42
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Headhunter posted:Everyone has been describing it as 'free climbing' but my understanding of free climbing was that it was climbing without ropes? Can someone explain to me how what these guys did was different to normal lead climbing? I've only ever bouldered so have no idea! Free climbing is your standard sport/trad climbing. Ropes are used only to catch falls. This is in contrast to aid climbing, where you'll use different devices (aiders, daisies, ascenders, etc.) to get through tough parts. The Dawn Wall was aid climbed a long time ago. This was the first free ascent.
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Jan 15, 2015 17:01
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Sound_man posted:I'll be in Denver on the 26th and would like to get some climbing in. Is Movement Denver any good? Any Denver goons want to get some mid day climbing in? I have dinner plans that night but will be free all day. Movement is great. Go there if you're downtown. If you're in the suburbs, there are a few other gyms that might be closer. I'm working that day, but we've got a few other climbers downtown who might be available. Have fun.
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Jan 22, 2015 00:15
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Yeah, the Momentums are fine harnesses. I had one for entirely too long, and it was comfortable and well made. No problems with it at all; go for it. Just got a Misty Mountain Sonic, and I love it. Comfortable as hell, light enough, made in  . I dig the gear loop design. They sit vertical, but they hold gear a little out from the harness when they're loaded. The loops are a little thin, so it can be tricky if you're trying to pull a notch-gate biner quickly.I tried an Adjama. It fit great in the store, but after a weekend of climbing, it definitely wasn't right. Leg loops just didn't work for me. If the leg loops are comfortable to sit in, go nuts. It's a great harness.
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Feb 2, 2015 19:53
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Speleothing posted:^^ Balm ^^ The cinching and resulting imbalance of the gear loops is one of the reasons the Adjama didn't work for me, so third on that, I guess. The other reason is that no matter how I adjusted it, the leg loops destroyed my gentleman's region. So there's that.
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Feb 3, 2015 18:18
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chami posted:Those cheese grater callus shavers work wonders. I think there are narrower ones that can help you out. This: http://www.amazon.com/Microplane-Colossal-Pedicure-Rasp-Foot/dp/B008A1TI4K A thousand times this. There are smaller ones that do a better job getting the ones that form at the top of the palm, but this thing is amazing. And horrifying.
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Feb 3, 2015 20:52
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IrvingWashington posted:Amazon warehouse deals have some decent reductions - http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dwarehouse-deals&field-keywords=climbing+shoes - I got some open box shoes for around $25 recently, and some nice Scarpas for the missus. Or look at the closeout sections of most manufacturers, e.g. http://shopfiveten.com/C-45/Climbing - if you're lucky with the sizes you can find some great deals that way. Sierra Trading Post as well. Order through the app for free shipping, and there is always a code for at least 35 percent off. If there isn't, wait for one.
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Feb 23, 2015 04:43
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pac man frogs posted:Anyone have thoughts about Sportiva Katanas? Thinking about getting a pair to complement my Mythos for better toe edging.
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Mar 9, 2015 05:06
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henne posted:Deny. It adds a lot of friction when catching a fall but doesn't lock up to the same degree as a grigri. I find that with no hands holding a climber it will slowly creep rope through, though touching the rope will cause it to stop creeping. It certainly is noticeable when catching a lead fall when compared to an ATC though.
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Mar 21, 2015 05:52
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spwrozek posted:
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Apr 14, 2015 03:36
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spwrozek posted:
Also, I think the problems on your wall are closer to outdoor 3-4 than gym 3-4.
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Apr 22, 2015 02:51
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spwrozek posted:Rock and Resole in Bolder CO is were I send mine. Two-day turnaround if you're local! Miuras. If they fit, buy Miuras. I also really liked the Oasi, and I can get good pricing on them if you do too.
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Apr 29, 2015 02:03
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Fixit posted:the rule they should be uncomfortable This is not true, especially for new climbers. They should be snug, but not uncomfortable.
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Apr 29, 2015 20:33
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Tots posted:Is tying into top rope bolt anchors doable/safe with static rope instead of a sling? A bolt hanger? Like this? No. What kind of anchor do you mean? Static rope is fine for setting up a top rope, but don't put anything soft through a bolt hanger.
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May 13, 2015 15:47
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spwrozek posted:Crimps for life. Sloppers are the worst. jug life
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May 15, 2015 18:35
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Save me jeebus posted:I highly recommend practicing clipping in all four configurations (outward facing gate left hand, inward facing gate left hand, outward right, inward right). Agreed. I'd add clipping on a free-hanging (not resting on a wall or chair) draw. You'll be surprised how much you rely on having a wall behind the draw to hold it for clipping.
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May 20, 2015 15:53
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Siamang posted:I dunno...climbing hard 4+ days a week as a beginner sounds like a lot of wear on the joints and is pretty much how I got elbow tendonitis. Yes. So many people get stoked on climbing right away and destroy their fingers, tendons, and elbows by going as hard as they can right out of the gate. We're just not built to do that. Hell, I'm pretty sure we're not built to do this at all. Did some bouldering up at Guanella Pass today. We got rained out, but we managed to get on some fun stuff.   
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Aug 23, 2015 02:37
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IrvingWashington posted:There's a crazy good sale on at Gear Coop at the moment - you need the link from the email they sent out though: Hey, thanks for this. Bought a new puffy.
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Sep 29, 2015 16:54
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I really dig my Misty Mountain. Neptune has them to try on. They have the best selection around if you want to go hang in a bunch of em.
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Oct 5, 2015 23:28
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spwrozek posted:Says the guy who apparently only boulders now.... [bicycle excuse 5B] Happy to come out and work it with you if I've got the weekend free. Just holla.
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Oct 6, 2015 01:55
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spwrozek posted:I rope climbed there and thought MP was OK. I have a hard time using MP for bouldering most places though. Not sure which book is good. Red rocks is really cool climbing though. Enjoy! I think when you're bouldering somewhere new, you just have to accept that about half your time will be finding the problems and complaining that the topo or line photos look differently in that light/planetary alignment/whatever.
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Oct 21, 2015 00:55
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I'm going to be down a hand for the foreseeable future. Probably at least another three weeks. I'm doing one arm dead hangs and core work. Any other ideas?
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Oct 28, 2015 02:54
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that's a really specific smiley
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Nov 19, 2015 20:54
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compton rear end terry posted:Never been up to Colorado. Is it possible to boulder in the Denver area in early March or is it too cold? Depends. March and April see the most snow around here, but usually it's doable. The Morrison boulders are climbable year round on the north side in the cave, and March might be okay for the Dark Side (south side). If you're lucky, Three Sisters will be clear. It's about 35 minutes from Denver, but there's a ton of good stuff in that range. The Satellite Boulders are up in Boulder, about a half hour drive and a nice 20-minute approach hike up a hill to get you warmed up. They're usually climbable in March; gamera009 would know better than I would. I usually don't make it up there til April or so. Denver Bouldering Club rents mats, and if the weather is garbage, it's a fun gym.
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Jan 4, 2016 02:53
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turevidar posted:Hey CO goons, I might be interviewing for a job in Denver. What do people go for bouldering? I'm assuming everything is snowed in - would I be able to hike around and check things out at least? When are you interviewing? There's a storm coming in today that'll leave some fresh snow most everywhere. I mentioned a page ago or so that Morrison's north side "cave" is climbable year round even when it's snowing, but the problems are polished as hell and everything is massively chalked. I've sent everything in there I think I'll ever send, but it can still be a good experience to climb and drink coffee (and/or whiskey) in a sheltered cave while it's snowing. I don't love climbing below 40 unless the crag is sun-facing; I tend to hurt myself because I can't feel my fingers anymore. Otherwise you could just drink beer and climb indoors. Three Sisters has enough stuff that's sheltered and overhung that you might be able to climb if you're really interested and it's not insanely cold. The trick will be hiking there; it can get pretty snowy. It's usually good a couple of days after a storm, after the snowshoes and fatbikes have packed it down a bit, and it's a nice hike in any case.
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Jan 7, 2016 18:24
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Happiness Commando posted:I took a lead fall and for some reason decided to catch myself knee first instead of feet first. I might be back after 3 or 4 weeks, wearing a knee pad. Injuries suck If one of those people has a beard and brings a corgi sometimes, one of those people is me.
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Jan 8, 2016 03:25
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FiestaDePantalones posted:I too have a beard, climb at a gym, and have a corgi. Are you my brother? It's not outside the realm of possibility. You could also be me, and now my head hurts. Happiness Commando posted:I'll keep my eyes out for corgis, I haven't noticed you before. I climb with the meetup weirdos. I don't know them necessarily, but I'd probably recognize you guys. Feel free to come say hi or spray beta or something. Bud Manstrong fucked around with this message at 04:52 on Jan 8, 2016 |
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Jan 8, 2016 04:48
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Black Diamond is recalling a bunch of biners and runners. Check your gear. http://www.climbing.com/news/black-diamond-carabiner-and-runner-recall/
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Feb 5, 2016 17:39
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It's crazy to wait to test that high. I'd want climbers to learn the fundamentals of leading as soon as possible before they start going outside, but not until they've gotten a solid foundation. 9/10a seems reasonable because the gyms can set overhung routes with cleaner falls. If you wait until they climb 11b (even inside), you're losing a lot of time. I completely agree that the best route is to find a mentor, but there aren't enough trad graybeards to go around 
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Feb 25, 2016 15:17
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Call Rock and Resole. If anyone can, they can.
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turevidar posted:It's happening, I bought my first piece of trad gear today. In a few short months I'll grow a potbelly and beard and my transformation will be complete. may I interest you in a pair of Keens and some spring/summer 2016 white tube socks
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