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34? 16-Mar-2004 At 2:51:26 PM Wonderdog

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Hi Jacqui,

Everyone can't do everything. There are thousands of routes. Tens of Thousands! Hijack the line? Will your life really be lacking if you can't attempt a route that was done by someone with a strong mind as well as strong fingers? (Not implying that you are not strong of mind) Nothing is 'inflicted' on others... we chose to climb or not climb a route, so it could hardly be described as 'inflicted'.

Yes, some of Kevin's routes are pretty necky. So what? Nobody is jabbing me in the butt with a pitchfork to get me to do them. The most memorable routes I have done have been the 'exciting' ones. Not necessarily at the top of my ability of body, but at the edge of my ability of my mind. Snake Dyke on Half Dome may only be 14, but it is pitch after pitch of runout climbing in a brilliant setting. Plenty of routes at Girraween and Buffalo also spring to mind.

Why would we want to bolt the challenge out of all routes? Some people thrive on that level of mental challenge. Or should someone slip some bolts in the Bachar Yarrian Route? Or Pyscodrama? Or Flange Desire? Why not have mental challenge available for those that want it?

Not a comment on your ability... hell, flashing Cassandra Direct (22) was a good moment for me, not part of my bumblie days!