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Bolt Replacement Policy

Climber on The Northwest Passage, 3rd Flatiron (Photo: Dudley Chelton)The process for replacement of existing, unsafe fixed hardware is managed by Open Space and Mountain Parks, not the FCC.  To submit an application, either stop by the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage at Chautauqua Park and get a Notification for Bolt Replacement Form or go to the Open Space and Mountain Parks website , download the form and email it in.  Turnaround on applications is typically very quick, generally same day.

NOTE: There is currently an effort underway by Matt Samet at Climbing Magazine to catalog the routes with old hardware that need replacement. If you know of a route with substandard or just old hardware that needs replacement, email Matt at msamet@climbing.com.


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Fixed Hardware Pilot Program


A pilot program for the placement of new fixed anchors was developed by the Flatirons Climbing Council (FCC). The program establishes a permit process that allows the climbing community to comment on proposed routes that require fixed gear, and is similar to the fixed hardware review process in Eldorado Canyon.

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