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Should you put climbs up for others? 29-Mar-2007 At 9:22:47 PM Ronny

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On 29/03/2007 anthonyk wrote:
>On 29/03/2007 dave h. wrote:
>>without meaning to be combative.... it's not like anyone's forcing you
>>to clip every bolt. You can run out sport routes if you so choose...
>
>you know thats a pretty silly argument. its a totally different line
>if there's bolts on it or not. yes its psychological, but thats what life
>is.
>
Its silly for more than just the psychological aspect. People say this sort of thing alot - (with respect) its complete bollocks. It is completely different to be run out on a route and not sure where your next gear is coming from or whether its coming at all, to knowing that if it all gets just a bit too hairy you'll just clip that bolt next to you.

Yeah Neil you're right that there are a far greater proportion of people climbing in the upper grades putting up routes. But is this thread about 'should you go out and bolt new routes, in a safe maner, that you otherwise wouldn't go and do for the benefit of others?' or 'when climbing a new route (that you've picked for whatever reason) should you always seek to ensure that it is accessible, or just climb it however you think?'

If its the first question, then for sure - good on anyone who makes the effort to put up routes like this. I'm not so sure about the second though.

James