Big thanks to the 23 people who participated in our first Route Development Clinic -- especially the "old-timers" who shared their bolting experience with newer developers. In the hands-on part of the workshop, two new slab 5.8 routes were set up at the Practice Wall and one 5.10/11 overhanging line was put up nearby using Fixe glue-in bolts. The participants all decided to offer the FA on this to Matt Tackett.
We hope to do this clinic again next year.
A copy of the Bolting Book given to the attendees can be freely downloaded from:
Photo is of Maria Castro drilling a hole on "SlabalÃto", on which she did the FA.
Rick
We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand. - Randy Pausch
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. - Henry David Thoreau
Thank you Rick for all of the time and effort you put into holding the clinic. And much thanks to Liz for providing the food including metts, brats, & delicious homemade brownies and also serving as the official event photographer.
Bill
"Be responsible for your actions and sensitive to the concerns of other visitors and land managers. ... Your reward is the opportunity to climb in one of the most beautiful areas in this part of the country." John H. Bronaugh
Maria is going to parlay her new-found skills towards a new career as a cat burglar. Medicine just does not seem nearly as rewarding anymore after this clinic. Thanks a lot Rick.
"I am downgrading this thing even though I don't send on TR." Blake while on TR
