Comments on: To bolt or to break? http://sonnietrotter.com/2009/02/20/to-bolt-or-to-break/ Professional Rock Climber, Amateur Photographer, Videographer, Writer, Guide, Speaker, Runner, Squamish Local, Nature Worshiper, Mountain Addict, Lydia Love Slave, Aspiring Carpenter, Soccer Enthusiast, Surfer Wannabe Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:00:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Sonnie http://sonnietrotter.com/2009/02/20/to-bolt-or-to-break/comment-page-1/#comment-3649 Sonnie Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:12:57 +0000 http://sonnietrotter.com/?p=1372#comment-3649 Thanks for all the thoughts gang, I really put this on hold until I got a "majority speaks" vote. I really resonate with honkkongstuey about doing what "feels" right for "that" particular climb, there are no hard and fast rules, every situation is slightly different than the next, as well as Greg who says he respects the choice of the first ascentionist. Really good stuff. Tomorrow they're calling for sunshine, THE BOLTS WILL BE PLACED, how many I don't know yet, but I'm doing it on lead. Talk soon. Have fun. S. Thanks for all the thoughts gang, I really put this on hold until I got a “majority speaks” vote. I really resonate with honkkongstuey about doing what “feels” right for “that” particular climb, there are no hard and fast rules, every situation is slightly different than the next, as well as Greg who says he respects the choice of the first ascentionist. Really good stuff.

Tomorrow they’re calling for sunshine, THE BOLTS WILL BE PLACED, how many I don’t know yet, but I’m doing it on lead.

Talk soon. Have fun. S.

]]> By: BenG. http://sonnietrotter.com/2009/02/20/to-bolt-or-to-break/comment-page-1/#comment-3636 BenG. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:34:57 +0000 http://sonnietrotter.com/?p=1372#comment-3636 I'd go with placing a couple of bolts as well - If people want to do it old skool, they don't HAVE to use them, but it'll make it safer and more enjoyable for everyone if they know they have the otion to not totally mess themselves up. Supafly summed it up well: "my opinion - bolt it. climbing is about fun, not getting your butt licked on some “razor sharp taluss” (talii?)." I'm looking forward to the new site as well. I was hoping you'd write up some more training stuff - There's a few things I've been wondering about/meaning to ask you, Sonnie. Do you think you'll include a section on food and nutrition? Cheers -Ben I’d go with placing a couple of bolts as well – If people want to do it old skool, they don’t HAVE to use them, but it’ll make it safer and more enjoyable for everyone if they know they have the otion to not totally mess themselves up. Supafly summed it up well: “my opinion – bolt it. climbing is about fun, not getting your butt licked on some “razor sharp taluss” (talii?).”

I’m looking forward to the new site as well. I was hoping you’d write up some more training stuff – There’s a few things I’ve been wondering about/meaning to ask you, Sonnie. Do you think you’ll include a section on food and nutrition?

Cheers
-Ben

]]> By: Dino http://sonnietrotter.com/2009/02/20/to-bolt-or-to-break/comment-page-1/#comment-3627 Dino Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:55:22 +0000 http://sonnietrotter.com/?p=1372#comment-3627 Two bolts in 30foot of climbing still sounds pretty bold to me... Two bolts in 30foot of climbing still sounds pretty bold to me…

]]> By: Greg http://sonnietrotter.com/2009/02/20/to-bolt-or-to-break/comment-page-1/#comment-3626 Greg Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:07:43 +0000 http://sonnietrotter.com/?p=1372#comment-3626 If you are keen on a trip out to jasper. Drop me a line, The jasper Climb Association is trying to rise funds for a indoor wall if you want to come out we could hook you up with a nice place for you and your partner to stay. Show you all the Gems and I mean Gems Maybe a slideshow? JASPER.. Out of the way but worth it. the rumours are ture and them some Take care If you are keen on a trip out to jasper. Drop me a line, The jasper Climb Association is trying to rise funds for a indoor wall if you want to come out we could hook you up with a nice place for you and your partner to stay. Show you all the Gems and I mean Gems
Maybe a slideshow? JASPER.. Out of the way but worth it.
the rumours are ture and them some

Take care

]]> By: Phunk http://sonnietrotter.com/2009/02/20/to-bolt-or-to-break/comment-page-1/#comment-3625 Phunk Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:26:48 +0000 http://sonnietrotter.com/?p=1372#comment-3625 I think I speak for everyone when I say "post at least 1 pic of your lady or else I'm leaving you(r blog) forever!" Forever is a long time, Sonnie. Think about it. I think I speak for everyone when I say “post at least 1 pic of your lady or else I’m leaving you(r blog) forever!”

Forever is a long time, Sonnie. Think about it.

]]> By: hongkongstuey http://sonnietrotter.com/2009/02/20/to-bolt-or-to-break/comment-page-1/#comment-3623 hongkongstuey Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:59:59 +0000 http://sonnietrotter.com/?p=1372#comment-3623 I say follow your heart and climb it in the style you think best suits the route and the experience you want from climbing it - if that means scary as hell headpoint rather than accessible clip up, then so be it I say follow your heart and climb it in the style you think best suits the route and the experience you want from climbing it – if that means scary as hell headpoint rather than accessible clip up, then so be it

]]> By: Patrick http://sonnietrotter.com/2009/02/20/to-bolt-or-to-break/comment-page-1/#comment-3622 Patrick Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:27:50 +0000 http://sonnietrotter.com/?p=1372#comment-3622 Bolt that shit! "The best climber in the world is the one being the safest and having the most fun." I'm sure it'd still be some intense head space even if it had a single bolt. Bolt that shit! “The best climber in the world is the one being the safest and having the most fun.” I’m sure it’d still be some intense head space even if it had a single bolt.

]]> By: Jason http://sonnietrotter.com/2009/02/20/to-bolt-or-to-break/comment-page-1/#comment-3621 Jason Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:20:00 +0000 http://sonnietrotter.com/?p=1372#comment-3621 awww! I can feel the love man, thanks for the art-pimping :) S'cool though, you've inspired me to climb (and even write about climbing on my site,) and in the last 2 months I've got 10 other people into it. Its spreading like... um... facebook! you and Lydia at James Bondage -- awesome. awww! I can feel the love man, thanks for the art-pimping :) S’cool though, you’ve inspired me to climb (and even write about climbing on my site,) and in the last 2 months I’ve got 10 other people into it. Its spreading like… um… facebook!

you and Lydia at James Bondage — awesome.

]]> By: ConBioAdam http://sonnietrotter.com/2009/02/20/to-bolt-or-to-break/comment-page-1/#comment-3620 ConBioAdam Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:57:40 +0000 http://sonnietrotter.com/?p=1372#comment-3620 In my opinion, if sinking a blot or two into the upper portion would take the climb from an R/X scarefest to an accessible, enjoyable, projectable route then go for it! Some of the better lines at my home crag are mixed gear routes and I'd much rather clip the bolt on a fun route than risk a grounder. In my opinion, if sinking a blot or two into the upper portion would take the climb from an R/X scarefest to an accessible, enjoyable, projectable route then go for it! Some of the better lines at my home crag are mixed gear routes and I’d much rather clip the bolt on a fun route than risk a grounder.

]]> By: Stray Cat http://sonnietrotter.com/2009/02/20/to-bolt-or-to-break/comment-page-1/#comment-3619 Stray Cat Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:04:22 +0000 http://sonnietrotter.com/?p=1372#comment-3619 Thanks for reading my spray. You made my day. Bolt to be. Thanks for reading my spray. You made my day. Bolt to be.

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