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Braden Downey

Bishop, CA
37 years old · Male

Member Since
Feb 4, 2007
Last Visit: Feb 27, 2024
110 Points
Point Rank: #8,288 DetailsDrop down

Braden is in the Partner Finder
Best Times to Meet: varies.
Likes Trad, Sport, Boulders
Leads Follows
Trad 3rd 3rd
Sport 3rd 3rd
Aid C0 C0
Ice WI1 WI1
Mixed M1 M1
Boulders V-easy
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Ticks View All 47

5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
 90
Banana Hammock
Apr 15, 2023 · Lead / Redpoint. Definitely hard for the grade.
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 21
Adult Swim
Apr 5, 2023 · Lead / Redpoint. First got on it in 2017. Bailed at the crux after concluding it was f’in impossible for me. Came back 4/1/23, theoretically worked out the crux beta thanks to Will A’s project belay (thanks), but didn’t stick the move yet. Went back to work it some more with Allie yesterday and I surprised myself by sticking it feeling strong and light just as an ominous stormy wind, dark clouds and heat lightning filled the air with energy. Got pumped out of my mind working out the upper crux onsight, which would be a worthy 12bish on its own; All hope was lost but I miraculously made the reach to the jug somehow. Awesome unexpected send for me on something less my style. Thanks Will and Allie for the support, and Scott for putting this line together.
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 13
Can't Touch This
Mar 18, 2023 · Lead / Redpoint. Worthy addition to the crag. Sent after 3 or 4 burns with Allie and Will encouraging me to get on it even though we were all gettin pretty cold - thanks! Also, first good day of climbing after getting Covid and a period of lacking motivation/inspiration. Another reminder that good support goes a long way.
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 27
Peace Frog
Dec 16, 2022 · Lead / Redpoint. This one is 100% what I love about the climbing at the Red. Stoked to discover it and squeeze it in before the new year, and kinda surprised I had it jn me after injury and relative hiatus. Sent with the support of Allie (thanks for the long working belay, babe) and our good friend Jess, who is leaving the red soon and will be sorely missed. 4th go.
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 63
Resurrection
Oct 29, 2022 · Lead / Flash. Allie sprayed me down, I sent, then brushed the entire route.
Sport
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
 49
Fruit by the Foot
Oct 2, 2022 · Lead / Onsight.
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Banana Hammock Red River Gorge > Miller Fork Rec… > Fruit Wall
 90
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a Sport
Apr 15, 2023 · Lead / Redpoint. Definitely hard for the grade.
Adult Swim Red River Gorge > Miller Fork Rec… > Deep End
 21
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
Apr 5, 2023 · Lead / Redpoint. First got on it in 2017. Bailed at the crux after concluding it was f’in impossible for me. Came back 4/1/23, theoretically worked out the crux beta thanks to Will A’s project belay (thanks), but didn’t stick the move yet. Went back to work it some more with Allie yesterday and I surprised myself by sticking it feeling strong and light just as an ominous stormy wind, dark clouds and heat lightning filled the air with energy. Got pumped out of my mind working out the upper crux onsight, which would be a worthy 12bish on its own; All hope was lost but I miraculously made the reach to the jug somehow. Awesome unexpected send for me on something less my style. Thanks Will and Allie for the support, and Scott for putting this line together.
Can't Touch This Red River Gorge > Miller Fork Rec… > Serenity Point
 13
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Mar 18, 2023 · Lead / Redpoint. Worthy addition to the crag. Sent after 3 or 4 burns with Allie and Will encouraging me to get on it even though we were all gettin pretty cold - thanks! Also, first good day of climbing after getting Covid and a period of lacking motivation/inspiration. Another reminder that good support goes a long way.
Peace Frog Red River Gorge > Muir Valley > Sanctuary
 27
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
Dec 16, 2022 · Lead / Redpoint. This one is 100% what I love about the climbing at the Red. Stoked to discover it and squeeze it in before the new year, and kinda surprised I had it jn me after injury and relative hiatus. Sent with the support of Allie (thanks for the long working belay, babe) and our good friend Jess, who is leaving the red soon and will be sorely missed. 4th go.
Resurrection Red River Gorge > … > Motherlode > (5) Undertow Wall
 63
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Oct 29, 2022 · Lead / Flash. Allie sprayed me down, I sent, then brushed the entire route.
Fruit by the Foot Red River Gorge > Miller Fork Rec… > Fruit Wall
 49
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a Sport
Oct 2, 2022 · Lead / Onsight.

Tick Breakdown
Trad Sport Boulder Ice

Pitches Routes Days Out
90 Days 0 0 0
Last Year 2 2 2
5 Years 28 28 27
All Time 236 47 37

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