The jackabs (we all know who) that bolted into a pristine deep wilderness feature should be charged with vandalism.
Nobody cares about infinite bliss or quartz because they're out sight, but now I have to watch a bunch of scoobies that can't place protection ruining the serenity and scenery.
Hopefully the forest service saves us and cuts the bolts like infinite bliss.
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Maddy on Taylor River - Otter Falls
Did someone install bolts on otter falls?
Posted by:
Maddy on Jun 09, 2025 05:04 PM
goingdowngametrails on Taylor River - Otter Falls
Directly in the middle to the right of the falls, 4 pitches or so
Posted by:
goingdowngametrails on Jun 09, 2025 05:21 PM
ALW Hiker on Taylor River - Otter Falls
I don't know enough to say whether placing bolts in this area is appropriate.
However, I thought I should point out that Lipsy Lake, and the bottom part of Otter Falls are not in a wilderness area. The Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary in that area runs on the 2400' contour, which is about 700' above the lake.
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ALW Hiker on Jun 10, 2025 06:28 PM
goingdowngametrails on Taylor River - Otter Falls
I was being a bit hyperbolic, but to bolt a route in the middle of a longstanding scenic feature (on top of a trad route nonetheless) is arrogant and incredibly disrespectful and egotistical.
Posted by:
goingdowngametrails on Jun 10, 2025 08:28 PM
bluetoothdronepoopbag on Taylor River - Otter Falls
What?
Posted by:
bluetoothdronepoopbag on Jun 16, 2025 04:02 PM
goingdowngametrails on Taylor River - Otter Falls
I don't offer English lessons. Next!
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goingdowngametrails on Jun 16, 2025 06:04 PM
goingdowngametrails on Taylor River - Otter Falls
If you don't know what retro bolting is or why it's a faux paus to bolt a scenic landmark I can't help you.
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goingdowngametrails on Jun 16, 2025 06:05 PM