Reply To: Bolting Guidelines

Hi All. As this topic is about bolting or essentially creating a permanent rated anchor to allow sport climbing then we are discussing mitigating risk in a dangerous activity.

As Climbing is growing rapidly in popularity assisted no doubt by the prospect of a gold medal for some.

Many climbs in WA are under bolted and a slip while clipping would result in bottom out.

Whoever set the climb only holds rights to a name and the grade.

The Bolting for at least half the distance of the climb should be (bolted at intervals that allow safe catches at every clip or zero chance of bottom out.

If its adrenalin you crave then dont use a rope but if you have decided to use a rope than mitigate that risk.

PS: have drills, glue, bolts and time for bolting. Would be keen to meet up and chat off line regarding contributing towards this important job.

Kind regards.