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traces will be left, regardless. Natural protection (cams, nuts, etc) damages the rock too. Sometimes much more than a bolt would have. I've seen plenty of "cra
by betenoire 12y ago
traces will be left, regardless. Natural protection (cams, nuts, etc) damages the rock too. Sometimes much more than a bolt would have. I've seen plenty of "cracks" that were nothing more than a stretch of piton scars. A well-placed and installed bolt can reduce the wear on the rock, and can blend in if done right. A lot of climbing gear that is meant to be left can be bought in color tones the casual observer is less likely to notice.
- steveax 12y agoBeating pins in and out is a lot different that placing and removing a stopper. The only rock that is significantly damaged by clean climbing gear is (soft) sandstone and the like.
- sandworm 12y agoSome of these aid routes (the pitons) eventually go clean as the scars get big enough to hold a nut or the new paper-thin cams.