Squamish - Exasperator

[Alasdair]

Hey any of the squamish regulars know how long that block at the top of the first pitch of Exasperator has been loose? I did not give it a big tug, but seems to me like it might be time for that thing to be removed before it goes while someone is on route. Has anyone given it a good tug? It certainly moved when I grabed it.

[annyomous_coward]

That block has been there for atleast 4 years and it always seems to wingle. That block is in there pretty good.

[pope]

That block has been there for atleast 4 years ...

 

I'll bet you're correct. Otherwise, where did it come from?

[Alasdair]

Yes it seems to wiggle, but looking at the shape of it I see no reason why it would not just pop out of there one day when someone gives it a tug. Next time I am up there if there is no one around I might have a real go at getting it out.

[Geek_the_Greek]

I'm pretty sure it's listed as a 'loose block' in the 1992 Squamish guide; before that, I don't know. But sure, it may be getting looser, so give it a few whacks with a bar if you feel like it. I was thinking it makes a handy place to stand after the first 25 m, but I guess isn't necessary, since the whole route is only 50 m.