With the current re-bolting of Learning to Fly that SCWA has been doing at Mountain Quarry, the issue of safety and the stability of the rocks which the line runs over has become an issue. I had a discussion with a CALM representative today who mentioned he is currently waiting on a geotech report on how the stabilization done in 2004 is holding up. My thoughts is that this would be a good document for CAWA to have a look at as it effects all climbers here in Perth.
In relation to Learning To Fly, I spoke with CALM who feels the larger bolted on section is fine (awaiting the report of course). I mentioned in particular the square shaped section of rock below this which most definately is not fine and the representative has taken my details to look at the block mentioned.
I have also spoken to Ron Master who has given his blessing for the unsafe section to be removed. I have repelled numerous times over this route now and it is a truely stella line – a classic that with CALM’s help will be a must to red point for those hardmen/women out there!
.
.
