Bolting Current Practice
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Bolting Ethics
Bolting Principles
The HBF encourages all person(s) involved in Bolting in the Highlands to follow the principles outlined within “The HBF Ethics for Sport Climbing.” Further to this, for any person placing Bolts within the Highlands, The HBF encourages the study and application of the principles of Bolting described in The German Alpine Club and UIAA Bolting Guide.
Bolts will only be provided to person(s) who have affirmed their understanding and commitment to the principles and practices defined by the UIAA, the Ethics of The HBF, and are members of The HBF.
Bolting Ethics
When considering which Bolting activities to support, the HBF will follow the principles described in Mountaineering Scotland “Climbing in Scotland Statement: An Explanation of How Climbing is Conducted.”
For considerations of access, the HBF will follow the principles described by the Nature Scot “Scottish Outdoor Access Code.”
In interpreting these principles, the HBF will prioritise safety, sustainability, and inclusivity.
Safety: The HBF will prioritise the safety of climbers reasonably expected to access routes and crags which are being bolted.
Sustainability: The HBF will prioritise the ecological, environmental, and geological sustainability when considering which Bolting activities to support.
Inclusivity: The HBF will endeavour to support Bolting activities that represent all types of Climbers recreating or living in the Highlands.