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Araps Rebolting 12-Jan-2006 At 2:52:32 PM Jonesy

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On 12/01/2006 Crossdresser wrote:

>That said - in the case of a route like Kachoong, are the 'choppers' going
>to take a page out of Jonesy's book - and chop the bolt - and leave it
>at that? Or does their line of thinking trend toward putting a pin back
>in the original placement?

Hey Crossdresser... a moot point but I've never actually chopped a bolt. What I said early on is that if a peg (or other fixed gear) ripped then it would be best (ie finest style) to go back and climb the route without that piece.

RE: the retrobolting of Kachoong (& the rest of Arapiles).... it feels like these retrobolters are essentially remaining nameless and pretty much just doing whatever they want. These people are imposing their views and opinions on our entire community. Does anyone know who is actually responsible for sinking these bolts and more importantly how they can be contacted? # or email?

It would it be great to invite them to have a look at some of the opinions both for & against their actions expressed in this thread. Perhaps some common ground can be reached?

This is the thin end of the wedge and more important routes will follow. Surely no reasonable person could argue that Kachoong is not a historically important route of significant heritage value. What would Hot Henry think? Action needs to be taken NOW to avoid this whole situation degenerating into a bolt chopping war where no one wins and the rock is forever damaged. Safety is important, but the sanctity of the rock is more so. In my opinion (disagree as much as you want) these actions demonstrate a complete lack of respect for just about every aspect of the climbing experience.

STOP RETROBOLTING ARAPS!!!!!!