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How lucky we are to have been the creators of a place that has brought so much joy to so many people. These testimonials are mostly about our visitors climbing adventures, but I think you will enjoy the lovely sentiments.

Also be sure to check out our friends entries in Peakware's online summit log, as well as the online summit log at Summit Post.

Dear Frank (and all the folks at Devils Tower Lodge),

Chillin out at the top of the first pitch, at the hanging belay station on Soler route on Devils Tower! I just wanted to say thank you for letting us camp out in your yard the past few days. I never got a chance to talk to you over the weekend though we did meet at Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis a few months ago. Anyway, I was one of the guys staying with Dean Graham in the monstrosity of a tent with the make shift rain fly.
While we are all blessed in a variety of ways, I can't help be a bit a little jealous of the crack climbing playground you have just outside your doorstep. We climbed Soler and made it to the summit, and WOW was that a beautiful experience that I will never forget and cannot wait to experience again. I have only been climbing since September 08, but I have fallen in love with the sport (specifically crack climbing) and I am very proud to have bagged the summit of Devils Tower at this point. I'm not sure when we will be able to make the trek west again, but I sure am hoping to get back on the Tower again this summer or early fall. This last round, I was luck to have Dean "The Rope Gun" Graham to lead the way, but I really want to be on the sharp end. Having only lead a couple cracks on trad gear so far, I couldn't help but laugh as I saw Dean plug his 5th or 6th piece in the crack since I thought to myself, "If we were climbing at our home crag (Taylors Falls), he would be topping out about now!"
Anyway, thank you so much for letting us live on your lawn for the weekend. The whole experience was stellar, and your generosity played a huge part in that. I attached a picture we took at the hanging belay station on Soler. The other climbers thought it was pretty funny that we had three people just chillin' out at the top of the first pitch.

Thanks man!

Tyler Visina

We had a wonderful time climbing Devils Tower and I'm already talking about going back . . . Hi Frank,

We had a wonderful time and I'm already talking about going back and do the full route or perhaps another one even. My focus right now is to get into better shape and do more indoor climbing to get ready for more "endurance." By the way, tell Seth that Katherine and I stopped by the tower on our way out Monday morning and saw his two climbers doing the last pitch of the Endurance route. I think the one guest's name was Eric so we had yelled out "Hey Eric!" and then hooted when they reached the top. And that actually created a quite the stir down below since no had realized that anyone was even up there and then they saw our t-shirts (we wore them proudly on the way home) and then the questions came......
Again, thanks to everyone for the experience and sharing the Tower, and we look forward to doing it again.

Maria Montie

Dear Devils Tower Lodge Family,

"I have been a sport route climber in Tennessee for several years and was looking to expand my climbing experiences and skill level. I spent a solid week climbing with Curt Love, the Lodge's AMGA guide, and I learned more in that week of climbing than I did in 3 years. We summited the first day on El Cracko, which also was my first crack climb ever. After that we summited 2 other times on Soler and Walt Bailey, built a ton or anchors, did several mock trad lead climbs, and learned some new rappel techniques. Curt was very patient and a blast to climb with. Most of the time I just sat and watched with my mouth wide open at the precision of his leads, rope skills, and ability to resolve a variety of climbing situations. I have climbed with several AMGA guides, and he was by far the best I have ever climbed with. The accommodations and food were great, and Nicole and Frank were great hosts. I look forward to the next time I can come out - I plan to bring my 8 year old son."

Andrew Dunn, Esq.

It's a wonderful thing when a sport you love brings with it the chance to connect with good friends and a special place. I was lucky enough to learn my rock climbing at Devils Tower National Monument with great teachers like Frank Sanders, Terry Rypkema and Dennis Horning.

I spent dozens of days on the rock with them and shared other days there with Joe Sears, Mark Brackin and others, including a day when my brothers, Keith and Alan, and I made a family ascent. While I don't climb at the Tower as often as I used to (nor as often as I would like) there are few spots on earth that mean as much to me. Over 20 years of friendship, memories, and adventures hover around the Tower and no matter how far I might stray from it, it will remain an anchor, a foundation in my life.

Steve Gardiner

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