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Bullwinkle Tower

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William Kramer · · Kemmerer, WY · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 935

It has been said that the anchors on Bullwinkle Tower are down to one sketchy bolt, if one was to replace the anchors, what type of anchors would be the preferred set up? Chains? Rap rings? Glue ins?

MT head · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2015 · Points: 0

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MT head · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2015 · Points: 0

Choss piles aren't meant to have gym anchor glueins with terminal quick links.

Mathias · · Loveland, CO · Joined Jun 2014 · Points: 306

William, I wouldn't have known about this route unless you posted about it. Although it may not appear to be a stellar climb, the panoramic view seems (from the pics) like it'd be worth climbing for. If you rebolt the anchor, please post it. I'll be heading out that way in May, hopefully. It'd be nice to know the rap anchors are good and to not have to leave gear behind.

frankstoneline · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 30
MT head wrote:Choss piles aren't meant to have gym anchor glueins with terminal quick links.

Here, have an internet wagon so you can tow around your huge internet balls and go somewhere else.
Rob Baumgartner · · Niwot · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 196

It's pretty ridiculous to suggest that easier climbs don't deserve decent anchors. "Oh, you only climb only 5.6? You deserve a sketchy rappel!"

As regards the OP's question, I suggest asking Sam Lightner. As I understand it, he has replaced hundreds of anchors in the Moab area and should be familiar with bolting regulations in Arches National Park as well as what the best setup would be. You can probably get a hold of him one way or another through the contact page at the Friends of Indian Creek website.

Thanks for making climbing safer, William!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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