Be doing a road trip first 2 weeks of November.  Dates slightly flexible but likely drive down Nov 2nd or 3rd.  Where I'll end up will mostly depend on weather but am targeting Yosemite, Zion and Moab/Creek.  Primary goal is further improve on my aid climbing.  I've lead up to C2, longest aid climb I've done was a C2 5 pitch where it included hand placing/lightly tapping peckers, cam hooks, hooking, testing placed bashies, jugging, leading, hauling.

Been studying hard but partners are really hard to find up here.  The place to be is the valley or zion imo.

I have almost triple rack, haul bags, rope/static rope, cam hooks, hooks, some tomahawks, ledge etc.

So if you like to partner up to climb something or if you're a pro or crusher and like a mentoring project I'm interested.

Please pm me.

Hey everyone!

I'm based in Durango, CO, and I'm looking to get more involved in the ice climbing community this coming winter.

I'm primarily a lone wolf in the mountains with experience in the San Juans, including snow climbs, skiing (primarily Telluride), scrambling, and long alpine days. I got introduced to ice climbing last season through San Juan Mountain Guides, including some backcountry climbing, and absolutely loved it.

I've been slowly building my own equipment and training for the upcoming season. While I'm comfortable in the mountains, I'm still very much a beginner when it comes to technical ice climbing, and I'd really like to learn from people with more experience.

I'm hoping to find climbing partners, make some friends in the community, and ideally connect with someone willing to share their knowledge as I develop my skills. I'm especially interested in eventually progressing toward backcountry ice and alpine objectives.

I'm happy to start with easy top-rope days, help carry gear, split driving expenses (or honestly just be your full time driver to the mountain lol), and learn at a reasonable pace. I'm not looking to rush into leading or anything beyond my abilities.

If anyone around Durango, Ouray, Silverton, or the surrounding area wouldn't mind having a motivated beginner tag along on an appropriate climbing day, I'd love to connect!

Thanks, and looking forward to the season!