Philippines late Nov/Early Dec
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Hey Guys, a friend and I will be heading to the area during that time. Does anyone have any beta beyond this website: |
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Hi Michael, |
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Beware of corroded bolts. |
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John makes an excellent point...and after reading that thread I have to admit that there definitely is elevated risk to climb in these areas. You could be the unlucky one. |
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Cathy wrote:John makes an excellent point...and after reading that thread I have to admit that there definitely is elevated risk to climb in these areas. You could be the unlucky one. If you still plan to climb while there, my advice is to only get on routes that are well within your ability, be comfortable down climbing, and bring some bail biners. Don't risk a lead fall on a questionable bolt.Unfortunately, it's not just lead falls that are dangerous. Most broken bolt stories I've heard involve having the climber "take", or having one of the anchor bolts come spinning down the rope while lowering or rappelling. Personally, I had a bolt break while being lowered. It was under a small roof, and had an outward pull on it of only 10-15 lbs. |