I first thought these chopped steps to be ancient since most of the domes in the area contain steps. However after new information I see these are more recent. It's absolutely pathetic that climbers are chopping steps into any route.

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I first thought these chopped steps to be ancient since most of the domes in the area contain steps. However after new information I see these are more recent. It's absolutely pathetic that climbers are chopping steps into any route.

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Pitch one anchor, a new chain has been added to the bolt that was missing one. As of 6/21/2020 there should be two chains.

Pitch three anchors, two bolts.

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Ryan Ray

Apr 30, 2022

“I first thought these chopped steps to be ancient since most of the domes in the area contain steps. However after new information I see these are more recent. It's absolutely pathetic that climbers are chopping steps into any route.”

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Pitch one anchor, a new chain has been added to the bolt that was missing one. As of 6/21/2020 there should be two chains.

I first thought these chopped steps to be ancient since most of the domes in the area contain steps. However after new information I see these are more recent. It's absolutely pathetic that climbers are chopping steps into any route.

Pitch three anchors, two bolts.

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