Yep, I was also super psyched to see the anchors on that route when I was on it a couple years ago, sounds about the same now. Quicklinks and chains are easy to install, so anyone can do that. Not sure when I would be on the route again, but will try to remember to bring something with me. But, really, FRC is going to become more and more of a "trust the fixed gear at your own peril" kinda place. No power drills allowed, and I am not about to hand drill, so, unless the FS gives us a free day to use the bosch out there, don't see it getting better any time soon.Savage wrote: Also, when i reached the anchors, i was displeased to find some sh.t anchors. The hangers themselves were fine and are located on a horizontal part of a ledge. Then an assortment of rope/webbing goes from the hangers to the vertical part of the ledge. Many of them were faded and scary looking. I tested the set-up before i lowered off, but that is not a legit set-up and i dont want to see another tragedy like ben and laura. Question #3: How much does it cost to run chains over the ledge (about a foot or so)? If Wes/Team Suck will go put chains on it, I will send you the money for it.
Funk Rock - food for thought
Re: Funk Rock - food for thought
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Re: Funk Rock - food for thought
If a power drill were to operate in the middle of the forest, and nobody hears it, does it make a sound?Wes wrote:No power drills allowed, and I am not about to hand drill, so, unless the FS gives us a free day to use the bosch out there, don't see it getting better any time soon.
I've been a gumby longer than you've been climbing.
Re: Funk Rock - food for thought
Yep.michaelarmand wrote:If a power drill were to operate in the middle of the forest, and nobody hears it, does it make a sound?Wes wrote:No power drills allowed, and I am not about to hand drill, so, unless the FS gives us a free day to use the bosch out there, don't see it getting better any time soon.
I have long pondered stealth rebolting there, but don't think I will. If the FS doesn't allow power tools, then "someone" needs to get in there with a hand drill, or we can let the routes decay to the point that the need to be closed.
"There is no secret ingredient"
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so, with enough beer and a walkie talkie I could be persuaded to not climb for a day and camp out at the trail head while someone cranked that "hand drill" really fast. Enough fools for a game of poker would make it more likely but I would take what I can get. 
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As much as anybody might have the urge for stealth bolting give it a rest. Would it really be worth the risk of pissing off someone in the FS and jeopardizing the future promise of being able to establish new sport climbs (albeit not in the Clifty Wilderness)?
"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
First, Savage, thank you for questioning and for being a responsible Red River Gorge climber.
Second, ASK, thank you for responding and for also being a responsible climber. I really, really hope that your winter ascent of the Diamond (CO). good luck!
Second, ASK, thank you for responding and for also being a responsible climber. I really, really hope that your winter ascent of the Diamond (CO). good luck!
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