How to Bolt a Sport Climb - Ground Up

[Christopher-eptk]

People like Bobby are the reason why I like climbing and it's community this much. Such a humble and kind guy. The world needs more people like him.

[julianfrank]

Was about 20 mins in before I realized I had climbed that route! Thanks so much Bobby, that wall holds a special place in my heart, so great taking beginners on easy fun multipitches in the area with no crowd, and where I did my first multi trad leads! Can’t wait for the snow to melt and get back to it!

[pfmcdermott]

I appreciate you bolting for the person who is just getting into leading the rating as opposed to bolting for the more experienced climber on an easy for them climb.

[beginna]

I really enjoy these kind of videos.
- climbing related (trad, sport, multi-pitch)
- showing the whole process
- thoughts about technical aspects
- thoughts about climbing ethics
- educational
- with some fine wit

excellent job
a big thank you to Bobby and Ryan (+also the patient belayer)

[iamhaifisch]

From every video I've seen of with the two of you, Bobby is such a humble dude. Chuckling at the thought of him hanging off a fresh route working in those last few bolts with a silent (almost cheeky) grin on his face. Like a happy mystic bolting monk.

[sarowie]

Seeing Bobby on video in the garage, he his a nice dude.
Seeing him in his natural element:
He is awesome, kind, methodical, skilled, careful ...
He is not the kind of guy that wants attention, but he is the kind of guy that enjoys a good listener.

[adler]

okay I'm totally loving Bobby Bolt Hutton. I will follow him anywhere. He's such a great ambassador for the sport. World class boltman.

[AndyGnarr]

I really like how Bobby not only wore a visible shirt, but also that he coordinated his shirt with his drill.

[proberush]

Not only does Bobby look great in red, but he's a great guy and a very thoughtful individual.

[hygri]

Bobby is a diamond in the rough. Or a crystal on the slab. Or something... but seriously. What a lovely bloke.

[MoritzvonSchweinitz]

I've never even climbed a pebble in my life, but this channel gives off an incredibly positive vibe of the whole climbing community. So incredibly wholesome!

[Chiller]

It’s nice to see someone putting in routes that are aimed at newer climbers. So much of route development where I am is done by high end sport climbers. Putting in anything new under 5.12 or thereabouts would be frowned upon.

[Phatheading]

Bobby seems like a genuinely good-hearted person. Thanks for the video!

[EvanWisheropp]

I really liked the clip at 20:10. It’s very representative of us route developers. We spend so much money on placing bolts and replacing bolts that we don’t have any money left over to buy a new matching pair of shoes.

[trevordrexler]

As an electrician who uses power tools everyday, I approve of the use of Milwaukee. That little drill is one bad Larry

[axincauto]

So these are the guys that make climbing safe. Tipping my hat to you.

[MichaelFairhurst]

Huge fan of Bobby's choice to bolt for the breaking-in leader.

Its unfortunate that it seems most of the great areas to develop (accessible, good rock, striking) have already been developed, it seems.... leaving so many of the good lines bolted more...
well, dangerously...and "unethical" to fix.

Its kind of like if I could just comment "first" on this video and that somehow gave me the right to endanger everyone who wanted to watch it after me.

"Put up your own FAs then" is hard argument to make when most of the accessible good rock has already been developed under poor practices (as far as safety goes).

R&I's 30 year accident review found that inadequate protection is responsible for ~15% of sport climbing injuries. That's nearly identical to accidents while lowering (17%). Thanks Bobby for putting in adequate pro for us newbs!

[randybradley]

I'm not from your area but thank you guys for your time. For the video and for putting in the anchors. God bless you both. Thank you

[jon]

This is the best route setting video I’ve seen

[johnbourke]

bobby i think you are a community hero, looks like a great climb