Baltoro Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwalling Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltoro Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimL Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltoro Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 No worries there TimL. Thanks for the info on the other climb as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Yes, yes, yes. Hammering at a quarry is sooooo wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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