Like with all routes I've done at the Reef, I wouldn't have objected to another bolt. The person that goes up there with the drill can put it 10 feet above the last bolt on the final pitch.
We tried to do the direct start, then we (meaning I) bailed, out to the muddy dihedral on the left. This is not recommended.
Location
We descended the main gully, then bushwhacked around to the base. You'll see a large ledge that makes an easy traverse to the start.
Protection
I don't remember using any nuts on this. Probably doubles of .3 up to #3 Camalot.
Adding bolts to Rapture is the stupidest thing I have heard in a week and I have been reading the Forum Sport Climbing History. Adding bolts to Shanashee is more so. If you don't want to take step it up set up a TR and be amazed at what can be done with good slab technique and a strong head. If you don't have the head don't lead it but don't even think about bolting classics down to your level. This is pathetic. If you really want to bolt things I would be happy to have your help. There are tons of lines just waiting to be bolted so you can get up them.
You know, I DID put a smiley next to my comment about Shanashee!
That was the season I was climbing with Tom Hilbert - he would lead absolutely anything. Did Two for a Peso before the chicken bolts got added there. Not that I led it though ...
I wondered what those things were. Is that a sign that I never text message anyone. Hell, I just figured out what LOL and IMHO mean. TFAP was pretty dicey back then.
Hey Braxton, I will study that until I have it memorized. I did not see POS. I see that a lot when people describe routes I have done. I assume it means they had a positive experience.
Neptune
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