Introduction and Aims
The Yorkshire Bolt Fund has been operating for 12 years. It was
set up in 1995 with the express intention of replacing old bolts,
belays, lower-offs and other pieces of rotting fixed protection on
the Limestone crags of Yorkshire.
Much of that work has been completed, particularly on the more
popular routes on the mainstream crags but there are still many
dubious placements that need attention and unfortunately some
climbers still place cheap, inferior bolts on new routes, even
today.
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The work needs to continue and it is an expensive and
time consuming business. Good quality stainless steel bolts, either
mechanical or resin-fixed cost, on average around £3.50 per
placement and a double bolt belay or lower-off with suitable ring or
chain fixing can cost anything between £8 and £18. Of course this
doesn't account for the cost and maintenance of drills, bits and
other necessary tools.
Because of the success of our earlier fund raising efforts and
the overall improvement of Yorkshire's sport climbing environment
over the last two years or so bolt-fund equipment has been made
available to climbers establishing new routes on certain crags and
the recent rise in popularity of previously neglected crags such as
Giggleswick, Foredale, Trow Gill and the right wing of Blue Scar
have generated more interest and more money to the fund. But - it
gets spent quickly and there is still much work to be done as gear
gets older and decay sets in.
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Make a donation
A dedicated account has been operating at the Nat West Bank in
Adel for the last 12 years and full records of all transactions are
available.
- By cheque made out to Yorkshire Bolt Fund sent direct to Dave
Musgrove, 11 Wynmore Avenue, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9DD
- By cash or postal order to the same address.
- By clicking on the Paypal button below and using your credit
or debit card. (Paypal of course take a small percentage charge
for this service).
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Mild steel bolt, stainless steel hanger.
Galvanic corrosion accelerated by mixing dissimilar metals .Would
you trust this bolt?
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Belay
bolts and krabs
Recently removed (and replaced) from a relatively modern sport route
route at Blue Scar.
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Finally thanks to...
Everyone who has contributed so far and to
the following companies and organizations for their continuing
support of the Yorkshire Bolt Fund:
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