Yet another season is upon us for the Pond. The bolts on this route are button head bolts which are not really ideal for the type of rock at Queen Creek. I would be willing to replace these bolts with 3 1/2" 3/8 bolts at my own expense. Before I do this though I would like to get community consensus.

I only see this as positive. Thanks, Chris for the proactive attitude.

Go for it.

Do it.

If you need chain for the top, let me know.

I've seen more really good climbers bail off of that thing than many routes of harder grades.

Seems like the terrain after the last current bolt forces people to head over to finish on Soft Parade. I'm not sure but it almost seems like some holds are now gone that were once up there?

Fred

Do it and thank you.

Who put the route up originally? The FA's should ideally be asked if you can contact them. I'm sure they wouldn't have a problem with replacement of aging hardware - whoever they are.

One for one replacement maintenance should not require a call to the FA party.

Great Chris! Thanks for the community service!! Also thanks for seeking the input of the larger community.

Chris, you're the man. Thanks for helping to keep it safe.

More folks should follow your example and replace some of the aging scary bolts left behind by myself and others.