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Bombo Quarry, Kiama NSW 30-Oct-2013 At 3:49:23 PM Sonic

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On 24/10/2013 Reg wrote:
>I actually placed a couple of anchors there about 12 months ago because
>my partner and I were training for Yosemite aid climbing. After extensive
>inspection I also put up a bolt ladder but only with small dynabolts simply
>for training purposes (doing bolt ladders as fast as possible). Unfortunately
>later on, for the first time, I noticed the faintest of markings at the
>base of the 'training crack' beside it.
>
>My apologies if this has offended or defaced what might be a historical
>route. I didn't notice til afterwards.
>
>I suggest not leading on the bolts, they are essentially only 'rivets'.
>
>The anchors however are solid.

Just noticed this and I also know that some of the gung-ho locals down here who don't seem to know any better have been leading on said dynabolts. Do you reckon we could remove them before one of the gym bunnies screws up?