Iron Horse solo anchor?

[Baltoro]

I thought I recently read something about Iron Horse having bolts but no hangers at the base. I searched to no avail. Does anyone have any insight into this. Thanks for your time.

[bigwalling]

You just drop a cam in the flake and you are good to go. Well maybe put 2 in there in case something goes wrong. Bolts at base of climbs is lame! The bolts under a boulder are at base of City Park, those are lame too, but at least they are hidden from view.

[Baltoro]

I agree in general. I didn't recall what the base of the climb was like and what sort of anchoring opportunities there was to offer. Obviously if there is a protectable crack to use then there is no need for bolts. Thanks for the info.

[TimL]

At the base of City Park theere is a nice crack for a couple cams, then tie off a couple bolts on the way up. At the bast of 10%, which is a nice solo, there is a large crack that will take 2, 3 and a 4. You should be able to find a good solo anchor at the base of Iron Horse. Especially soloing, make sure to put an upward and downward force directional piece. I can´t tell you how many people I´ve seen zipper every piece from the beginning of the climb to the pin half way up.

[Baltoro]

No worries there TimL. Thanks for the info on the other climb as well.

[Sol]

Besides the cams in the flake at the base of iron horse you can also hand place a bomber 3/4 or 1 inch angle at the base of the flake. if you value your life you better hand place the angle. i'm a pretty paranoid climber, and never felt too good about using the flake as my only anchor.

[tomtom]

Yes, yes, yes.

 

Hammering at a quarry is sooooo wrong.