Dash (of Fall Memory)

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Dash (of Fall Memory)

Postby Dom » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:47 am

I think this route needs a bolted anchor now. Surmounting the tree anchor now looks like the crux of the route :mrgreen: .

If you're wondering what caused this, a few major sized blocks seem to have made their way down that part of the cliff this Winter. A few more trees are down in that area.

The same can be said for the Stairway where a few fallen mature Pine trees now partially block the trail.

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Re: Dash (of Fall Memory)

Postby Stacey » Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:02 am

my vote would be for a bolt anchor as well - thanks Dom!
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Re: Dash (of Fall Memory)

Postby GKelly » Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:42 am

Climbed it on Sunday. I took the tree out wich was definitely the crux. The giant block right of the tree in you picture is now quite terrifying. I don't recall it even being suspect before. I think that bolts may shorten the route a little but it will be better than belaying from the larger tree above. I definitely would not trust the large block if it were bolted. I'm sure you will know what I mean when you see it. Looks fine from below.
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Re: Dash (of Fall Memory)

Postby Dom » Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:59 am

What did you use for an anchor? The tree stump?
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Re: Dash (of Fall Memory)

Postby GKelly » Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:00 pm

There is a good tree on the ledge further back but it's a definite belay from above.
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Re: Dash (of Fall Memory)

Postby Dom » Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:26 pm

Yeah, the one at the base of Taxman Commeth.
I'll add a bolt anchor when I get a chance. Don't worry, I don't bolt loose blocks, no matter the size.
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