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Bolt removed at Denison Crag on Ben Lomond 25-Jan-2010 At 10:39:54 AM porkpie

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Why does one bloke get to determine the policy of bolts or no-bolts in Tasmania? Are other climbers not entitled to thier opinions?

Why not establish routes as you see in the best style and respect others who do the same. I agree with asking people to maintain the character of a crag (ie no bolts at Araps if there is gear available). But consult with the climbers - don't enforce your 'values' by chopping bolts and becoming some sort of dictator.

The rock is not exculisively yours Gerry - though if you establish a new route no-one will retro-bolt it and people will honour the style the first ascent was done in. That's as close to ownership to a piece of rock you are entitled to under the ethos of climbing in public areas.

PS if you come climbing in NSW you are going to be very busy pulling out all the bolts here