I was on The Eighth at the time, we were going to do Syrinx but Dtb & friend beat us by about 10 minutes.
The issue I could see (as in, the only time we saw both groups) was on the 3rd (guidebook) pitch, the Japanese gent was starting to lead while the second of the group in front was still climbing, and it's not exactly a large ledge. I guess I'd start over-reacting too if someone was climbing up on top of me.
I wouldn't call it an anchor of death (as ODH points out, plenty of gear), but it looks like it's been rigged by someone who hasn't completely thought it through. |