I've recently noticed a few new lines going up in Fish Creek Canyon. Several new bolts have been placed in the rock right by the bridge, on the East side. I'm curious, as bolting IS illegal in the Superstitions, what's the right thing here? A few months ago there was only one line. Now there's 3 bolted lines. On rock that has great natural pro options. And honestly, some of those bolts are 6' off the ground and worthless. Should they be chopped? Or should the area continue to be developed until TNFS notices them and shuts down climbing in the area?
These types of discussions (in public forums) always concern me.
I am a criminal defense lawyer.
Some time ago, I defended a climber in U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona for placing fixed anchors with in the Catalinas. There was NO allegation of using a motorized drill. Ultimately, he was acquitted.
I trust you hope to do good.
But Michael, if what you have seen is indeed a transgression of law (and you are worried it will affect access) then I ask
---might the climbing community be better served
---if this problem was not addressed on Mountain Project?