Retro Bolting at Index

[crazyjizzy]

That pin is much a different case than those you cited. The pull is straight out, and it probably has not been hammered since Randy in April 1980. When Randy and John established that route, that was a very good pin. But now?? Technologies evolve, as do ethics. The fixed pin on GM Heart of the Country is about the only pin that I know of that I would even consider replacing with a bolt. Your arguements about Town Crier are specious, a failure of one of those is not a death sentance. Randy has already gave his blessing, would you like me to call John next?

[chucK]

How about the anchors at the base and top of Japanese Gardens p3 and Klaus Von Bulow? These anchors protect both climbs.

 

I went over to check out Klaus Von Bulow a couple years back and the anchors at the base were not confidence inspiring, and couple that with the fact that KVB appears to start out rather thin with thin protection, we left. I'd assume the top anchors are in no better condition. Seems like I read on here a while back (found it) about Jap Gardens p3 being really nice before it descended back to munge.

 

It looks like you might be able to get over to the top anchors via climbing something in the Shield area. Then rapping over.

 

If someone replaces those anchors, I'd try to get over there and spend some time scrubbing.

Edited March 9, 2005 by chucK

[tyree]

good call on chains being needed on NAD! too much tat!!!