bigwallrick

Does anyone know how or why the horn on the traverse from snag ledge is missing. I find it disturbing knowing that I have pulled albeit gingerly on that horn for the last 20 years. It also served as a directional for the rope when belaying the second over to the belay anchors for the slab pitch. It was there only a few weeks ago so this must have happened recently. It is my opinion that someone had to beat on this horn to completely dislodge it. Not only did this create a hazard by making that part of the traverse unstable it was absolutely unneccesary!!If you didnt like it go around there are also a number of other questionable flakes missing leading up to the slab pitch. We have all been aware of the loose blocks,flakes and other crap on the corner for years and CLIMB AROUND IT> there was no need to vandalize the rock. It doesnt make it any safer to remove large pieces it only makes the ledges less stable. If you are uncomfortable with loose crap dont climb at Beacon rock. The nature of traditional climbing is route finding and hazard management. If you are unprepared to deal with the risks of adventure climbing dont climb at beacon rock. Please do not remove anything loose or otherwise. There is a climbing association to deal with serious risks that present a real danger to the climbing community.