Bolt & Anchor Condition Observation Form

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Bolt & Anchor Condition Observation Form | Methow Valley Climbers

Please use this form to report bolt and anchor observations to the Methow Valley Climbers.
Your observations will be helpful to identify, prioritize and monitor fixed hardware replacement needs.

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Your Name:

Where is the anchor(s) located?

Please specify the crag (or peak) AND the Route Name(s)

Date of observation

YYYY

Is the anchor:

Lead climbing protection anchor(s)

Single-Pitch Top Anchor(s)

Multi-Pitch Belay or Rappel anchor(s)

Other:

What is the condition of the anchor(s)?

If reporting multiple bolts and the condition varies, please check multiple boxes to reflect the conditions.

UNUSABLE (For example-hanger has been flattened, or is missing)

POOR (For example- physical damage, heavy corrosion, significant wear, improvised material)

ADEQUATE (functional, but light wear or corrosion, uneven chains, improper spacing, mixed materials)

GOOD (For example- no visible damage or wear, well constructed)

VERY GOOD (Replaced or installed with known history and/or documentation)

Comments for anchor condition above (optional)

Where on the route is the anchor(s) located?

For Lead Protection bolts, specify which by counting upwards from the ground or belay station. For single-pitch anchors, specify "Top-Anchor". For Multi-Pitch Belay or Rappel anchor(s), specify which pitch (ie: "Top of Pitch #4", or "2nd rap anchor from top").

What type of hardware is the existing anchor(s)?

Check multiple boxes to describe both the MATERIAL and TYPE and SIZE of hardware.

Material: Plated Steel material

Material: Stainless Steel material

Size: 1/4"

Size: 3/8"

Size: 1/2"

Bolt Type: Mechanical Wedge Anchor (threaded stud)

Bolt Type: Mechanical Sleeve Anchor (hex head)

Bolt Type: Adhesive Anchor (Glue-In)

Bolt Type: Drive-in friction or wedge anchors ('buttonheads' or flat heads)

Piton or Drilled Angle

Removable artificial protection (ie "fixed nut")

Natural: Tree

Natural: Geologic Structure (thread, pinch, horn, block)

NONE: No anchor exists currently

Not sure / unknown

Other:

Were any corrective or maintenance actions performed during your observation?

For example, retightening of bolt head or nut

Which (if any) corrective actions would you suggest for this anchor(s)?

Thank you for your submission! Please provide any additional information if necessary, to guide our replacement efforts.

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