Reply To: goings on at Mountain Quarry

Hi all,

I’ll say it a little more strongly than Ross. Adding bolts to naturally protectable climbs will offend just about everybody immensely, not that I’m implying climber X would do this. Just in case somebody out there, reading this discussion gets the idea that carte blanc bolting of every available route is being promoted, which of course I’m not suggesting is in anyone’s thoughts.

Just as an aside for those who don’t know the joys of natural gear, I don’t climb very high grades, but I have had the immense satisfaction of walking up to a new area, picking a new line, and finding a way up it. This is just not available with bolts. You should try it sometime.

Having said that, if bolts are necessary in a line, and I’m going to put it up, then it will be bolted, with glue-ins, (stainless Hex heads) and if lower offs are required, then I’ll use ring bolts. But don’t worry, I’m not planning on doing this in any of the quarries in this lifetime, so go for it.

Cheers,

Toc.