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Why doesn't anyone go to the Southern Region and start inspecting every route there. It doesn't seem to be taking that long at Muir, I know I would feel better.

Your dumb

ynot, didn't anybody ever tell you hijacking isn't nice?

goodguy, I thought all the routes in the red were checked monthly by the maintenance dept.?
Isn't that part of the osha regulations regarding sport clmbing?!

Things are in motion. Self-tightening and self-diagnosing bolts and anchors are being developed in my super secret lair in the southern region. You just dial in the desired reliability and leave them. And, when one does come loose, it automatically e-mails the route developer five minutes before posting on this site for the public to see. Then it self tightens and reassures everyone in a soothing tone so that panic doesn't spread. Further, it sends an e-card to the developer telling them that it's not their fault that they didn't tighten the bolt tight enough in the first place, or that crystals broke away from under the hanger because they weren't pounded away before placement, or that too many people fell on it, etc.

Now where did I put my screwdriver?

stix wrote:...this isn't a goddamned public playground. You may die. If you don't like it don't climb.

Though a bit harsh, I agree.

For the first time ever (20 years), I'm becoming a little embarassed to call myself a "sport climber." Some of the current thought around here has become laughable... So-called "rock climbers" HYPER-concerned about safety and risk-reduction... seems bizarre...

I love clippin' bolts in the Red but more and more I'm starting to feel like "Sport Climbing is Neither"... or rather "Sport Climbing is Becoming Neither at the RRG"... What a shame.

Anyone know how much it would cost to put at least 2 feet of gym foam padding around the base of every cliff? I would really feel much better if we could get that done.

to the person who accused me of posting this thread for entertainment value or to imply that some people have something to hide, I just reread this thread and can't imagine how you came up with that. Mainly I thought that the call to PM loose bolt information was to protect the egos of developers, and my post had 2 points. 1, to point out that loose bolts happen and it's NOT a reflection of the quality of the work, and 2, because I do really believe it is a public service to post such information openly (as well as to notify the landowners), for the reasons I stated.

Since anytime I try to help or ask a genuine fucking question I am accused of doing something with malintent, rest assured, I have finally learned my lesson and this is the last time I am going to try to help. Thankfully the people who really know me and care about me know that my intentions are good.

I will resist taking any parting shots, but you all may have at it, because I am a big believer in using humor to ease tense situations. Apparently that was wrong of me, too.

Sandy wrote: rest assured, I have finally learned my lesson and this is the last time I am going to try to help.

Don't even think about taking the easy way out girl.
You're better than that!

How do I cinch my nuts over a bolt?