Opinion: El Potrero Chico Is Totally Over-Bolted and I’m Totally OK with It
Having spent the better part of three weeks in El Potrero Chico, I was emotionally prepared for what might have otherwise been a very disturbing discovery.
Having spent the better part of three weeks in El Potrero Chico, I was emotionally prepared for what might have otherwise been a very disturbing discovery.
Knowing the difference between good and bad bolts can save your life.
There’s falling at a crag and unfortunately also crawling from it. That you do not want to do, and you can prevent it.
The price adds up at $5.95 a hanger, but pretty much all stainless bolting hardware is spendy. These are well worth it for a longer-lasting clip.
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A firsthand look at the little-understood art of establishing new sport climbs.
Not long ago, Hatun Machay was considered the premier sport climbing destination in South America with more than 300 routes. These days, it lies abandoned.
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A growing danger from aging hardware means standards are on the horizon
He Knows climbing. And he KNOWS it.
Two men, four pitches, 29 bolts
Setting up a simple yet bomber anchor