Posted by Okieterry (69.148.61.185) on December 02, 2004 at 13:29:46:
In Reply to: The Texas Mountaineer - Nov/Dec 2004 Issue posted by Arne G/Texas Mountaineers on December 01, 2004 at 09:54:39:
I loved the part that Duane wrote about his coming back this spring for unfinished business!! That was awesome! I'm glad to see him climbing again.
I think that anchoring the soil on Bourbon Street Ledge would be a good idea. I've been thinking about it for a long time. Oh and by the way, the start to Bourbon Street can be done without aid. I start Bourbon Street several ways (depending upon who is following and if I am doing the whole route in one pitch or not). Sometimes I start about 5 feet to the left of the bolt, sometimes about 15 feet to the right of the bolt (look for #1 tricam placement in hole at start), and sometimes I just jump straight up for the holds. A cheater rock would work for most folks (or a boost from your partner or stand in a sling from the bolt). Once you have your hands on the big holds directly over the bolt, its the same original move.
I still hope we don't ever have to climb "by commitee" at Quartz but if that is the only way....