The Hall of Shame

This page is a listing of poor ethics. If you have examples of such BS, please send them and we will post them.

Retrobolted Routes in Need of Restoration

Back to Sandrock. See page 345 of the Dixie Cragger's Atlas (Watford 1999). If I move to Colorado, I will return the bolts to G.S. - "here you are, you seeme to have MIS-PLACED these."

Mike Crowder wrote a nice piece in the Fall 2000 Boulderdash - complete with photographic criminal evidence.

Alleged "sport" Routes with Multiple Bomber Gear Placements

Don't worry, we probably won't chop these, but we sure won't be outraged if someone else does

Centerfold (at least P1). Location: Clear Creek Canyon, Kolorado. Rating: 10-, about right. I only did P1. Standard, but small rack with a 5 Camalot/6 Friend (no 4 Camalot). Why in the hell is this thing bolted? Really, really lame - sews-up with gear.

I, Claudius. Location: Shelf Road, Kol. 2 words - bolted crack

Hard Core Female Thrash. Location: New River Gorge, Butchers Branch. Rating: given 11c, actually 11a. I haven't been on this thing in a while, so maybe the bolt at the crux is warranted. However, there are pant loads of bomber gear placements on this route. The FA was/is a burly dude, but when my ex, who is somewhat tolerant of bolting, chastised the excessive drilling on this route without me coaxing her, I knew I wasn't just being my usual reactionary self.

Areas with Rampant Bolting - Next to Gear

Foster Falls, Tn.

Red River Gorge, Ky.

Golden Cliffs/ Table Mtn., Co.

Shelf Rd., Co.

Clear Creek Canyon, Co.