rocknroll
Nov 30, 2004, 7:47 AM
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I think you all missed the point. To swing to only the trad side or only the sport side leaves out the opportunity for a varied (fun) climbing experience on either side of the spectrum. When putting up route in a sport area, it's not what you prefer, it is what the concensus of the local community prefers. Also, look at what climbing opportunities are available and create something different. However, if it's grid bolted and every crack sprouts bolts - you wouldn't be wrong to bolt another crack - but you might consider leaving it unbolted for those who prefer it that way.
Well, then again you don't have to clip the bolts.
For that matter, you don't have to install bolts, top rope it.
And while we're on the subject, if you really need to lead it, no bolts, hang a rope with loops every ten feet and clip into thoses.
Why we don't need bolts at all at sport climbing areas.
Aren't the Sierra Clubbers going to be happy!
FYI:
As far as bolted offwidths - I meant only at sport climbing areas, not every off-width (although Warren Harding set precedence when he bolted the crux pitch of Keeler Needle). A few bolts on the Hollow Flake on Salathe Wall would be nice - NOT.
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