Bolting

Post by **Spragwa** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 2:56 pm

Has anyone heard of a guy who is bolting on Forest Service Property without talking to the Park Service? Rumors abound that a new bolter is doing this. If anyone knows him, please let him know that this could threaten the climbing community's relationship with the Park Service. I know that this is a touchy subject and that we all want routes bolted with impunity (including me). Unfortunately, that can close crags.

Post by **Gretchen** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 3:03 pm

We have a pretty good idea as towho He is, now we need to figure out WHERE he is bolting to be certain that he is a risk.

Post by **Steve** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 7:28 pm

I'll keep my eyes and ears out. Is this happening on KY State Park land? That would be the only Park Service relationship that would be put into jeapordy...not there is currently much of a relationship. It is the United States Forest Service that oversees the lands of the RRG and DBNF.

Post by **Johnny** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:06 pm

Where are the Pipe Swingers now? Chickenshits.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:46 pm

Wasn't me.J.H.

Post by **Spragwa** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 1:06 pm

I spoke with the person who was alleged to have bolted on U.S. Forest Service property. He vehemently denied the allegation and is really upset that people are spreading rumors without substantiating them. When I hear rumors, I like to go to people and say "hey, I heard you're doing this, what's up?" Seems like there is some miscommunication going on here. That doesn't do much for the RRGCC and climbing community relationship.

Does anyone know where the bolting occurred or how we can check it out? Further, could it be a misunderstanding where someone saw a climber replacing bolts or anchors? If anyone has more info, please post!