I've done it, on Terminal Youth at North Jawbone, but it was only a few metres. Actually had a few falls, and ran to the side of the bolt and around an arc underneath it each time. Worked fine for me.
My real fear on slabs is having a crystal break unexpectedly under my foot, so I end up trying to self arrest with my nose. Hasn't happened yet.
And another fear is falling before the first bolt.
And another fear is on those routes where the 1st ascentionist decided the top was easy, so it didn't need cleaning or bolting.
And....
James Mc |