Durango Sewing Solutions

Barry Ward, founder of Durango Sewing Solutions, is the proud builder of the D4 Portaledge.

Barry Ward of Durango Sewing Solutions is the proud builder of the D4 full-size Portaledge, designed by legendary big wall climber John Middendorf. The D4 Portaledge features the latest innovations and technology in portaledge design, functionality, and performance.

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06/23/2024

I am very sad to hear the news that my friend John Middendorf "Deucey" passed away a couple days ago. John is the creative genius and designer/engineer of the D4 portaledge, including the Delta 2p ledges. I met John back in the 80s and sewed big wall gear at his company, A5 Adventures, in Flagstaff. In 2017, we met up again when he asked me to help with his D4 kickstarter to launch his newest portaledge design. It was a great honor to work with John building the best portaledges in the world. But more important, John was a true friend and I will dearly miss him.