Nate Dike
Charles and I got spanked. We got on the magnificent dike, only to be shut down by the monumental task of handrilling all the bolts. Hand drilling on lead is simultaneously tedious and frightening. We slugged in 4 more bolts and pushed the route 100 feet higher….but the hardest climbing still remains.
A change of strategy is being considered. A power drill is definitely necessary, and rap bolting may be a solution.
This is / will be the BEST route on Lone Pine Peak. It is absolutely amazing.
Posted in Random Crap, Trip Reports |
September 12th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
This thread is worthless without pics!
September 18th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
I added the two photos from the email you guys sent out. Post more pics!
September 18th, 2007 at 8:31 pm
The only kind of Dike I like…looks sick mang, can’t wait to try it.
September 21st, 2007 at 1:19 pm
Did I hear Scotty suggesting rap bolting? Where are your ethics, buddy?
September 24th, 2007 at 1:27 pm
I think this route is supremely well named.
October 4th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Anyone take a whip while bolting this gem?