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Punks - glue hold. 27-Jun-2014 At 12:45:45 PM martym

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On 27/06/2014 johny wrote:
>Everyone knows that the way wolfie climbed punks is harder. And everyone
>knows that the glue hold is shit. But its part of the route, the history
>and it makes it that much more interesting. Its the only one like it in
>Araps out of 1000's of climbs. nuff said. leave the glue alone! (unless
>you accidentally break off a bit, then glue it back on please) :)

I'm never going to get on punks - high grade climbing is outside my capabilities.
But this topic reminds me of a 300m 6b we climbed near Chamonix; it was the only sport route of that size under 7a.
around the middle of the route there was a blank section where someone had chiseled holds and steps - not just a bit of chipping; proper cut outs.
I was a bit disgusted at first , but then looked at the bolts, the lower offs, the chalk marks, and I thought - don't for one second think this is pure adventure. This is a consumer route equipped & documented for your pleasure. You don 'to want the steps - climb harder!