About Jason Nelson

Jason and his wife Lisa

Jason is a father, climber, web designer, photographer, cross fitter, and just a swell guy in general.

As an award winning web designer, Jason runs his own business named Visual Adventures.  Visual Adventures has been around since 2000 and has not only published many visually striking websites, but has also designed ads in national magazines (Rock and Ice, Climbing, and Urban Climber).  Check out the portfolio to see his work.

Jason climbing a 5.13 in Mexico, photo by Alain Denis

As a climber, Jason has an impressive resume.  With first ascents of rock climbs as hard as 5.13, mixed climbs as hard as M12, and proud standings at the Ouray Ice Festival Competition, you can say he’s accomplished.  Living in Ouray, CO, gives Jason quick access to many excellent climbing areas such as the Black Canyon, Colorado Ice, and Canyonlands in Utah.  During the summer of 2009 Jason and fellow climber Blake Herrington, established three big first ascents on the Mendenahll Towers above Juneau, AK.  Jason also works with several outdoor/climbing companies that sponsor him to develop and test new gear.  Giving back to the community is important to Jason as well. He has authored a local climbing guide, helps to coach the local kids climbing team, and can be found teaching clinics at the Ouray Ice Festival and the Red Rocks Rendezvous in Las Vegas.