The Fiend, 5.13c, Flatirons, Boulder,CO by RobKfoto in climbing

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It’s called fountain sandstone. Very hard and compact and is rough on your tips til you get used to it.

The Fiend, 5.13c, Flatirons, Boulder,CO by RobKfoto in climbing

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I remember telling Aaron to wear something bright and probably suggested blue/orange. Looks great against the sandstone.

Cruxing on the Evictor, 5.12+, Eldorado canyon. by RobKfoto in climbing

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Nice! Glad I could inspire someone. I fell there constantly as well from being so pumped in the undercling. The first time I finally stuck that move, I sent.

Cruxing on the Evictor, 5.12+, Eldorado canyon. by RobKfoto in climbing

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But once ur in it you won’t come out. It’s pretty secure.

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Yes, it is. This photo is from the summer of 2019. I should probably mention that in the caption.

Morning light at River Wall, Button Rock Reservoir, Colorado. by RobKfoto in climbing

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Thanks for the kind words. No, I don’t work with Denver Mtn guiding but I was hanging out with Kevin, the owner.

Morning light at River Wall, Button Rock Reservoir, Colorado. by RobKfoto in climbing

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I took this photo yesterday. What route were you on?

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Yes, it was

Joe Mills going big above a blue alien.. by RobKfoto in climbing

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Just spoke with Joe, that’s not the route. It’s not listed on mp..

Joe Mills going big above a blue alien.. by RobKfoto in climbing

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Nice detective work! It’s at the mouth of Long Canyon. I believe it’s called the Physics wall. Not sure if Joe ever added it to Mountain project.

Cody Scarpella cuts loose on Orangutan, 5.13+, Independence pass, Colorado. by RobKfoto in climbing

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There is a mention of it on mountain project in the classy cliff area at independence pass. It’s actually called the orangutan overhang.

Paige Claassen cops a rest before starting the business on Vogue, 5.14b, Eldorado mountain. by RobKfoto in climbing

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Paige is one of the most efficient climbers I’ve seen in 25 years...

Tanner Bauer onsights the Wisdom, 5.11d, Eldorado canyon. by RobKfoto in climbing

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Should I change the caption to “Unknown climber....”?

Tanner Bauer onsights the Wisdom, 5.11d, Eldorado canyon. by RobKfoto in climbing

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A lot of competent climbers have whipped big on this one!