• image, access, FS fixed anchors ban, etc - replacing bolts inexorably tied to access - local ethics/rebolting practices - don't rebolt without checking with locals first
• contacting first ascensionists - especially on routes where bolts may have been added
• should the bolt be there? Many bolts should be eliminated not replaced
• what to replace with - get the right gear, talk to local rebolters, use camoflaged gear - common sense - don't bolt when crowded - hammering the wall is annoying to others
• once you start pulling a bolt, you MUST replace - never leave a route worse than before
• do you need to move the bolt? Reasons why - poor rock, poor placement, bad hole, etc - camouflaged hangers, bolt heads? Required in J Tree, do it everywhere. SS is camo for Yos.

Safety

• situational safety
• rappelling to bad bolts - climb nearby routes, etc - try not to need to clip the old mank!
• leading the routes - Zippers, Screamers - replacing anchor while on lead in case it blows
• eye protection - mandatory
• helmets - good idea, especially for anyone below rebolter(s) - dropped bolts dangerous!
• earplugs - good idea for long rebolting sessions, ringing is high-pitched
  

Spotting bad bolts

Pulling

• types of bolts
• techniques
• broken bolts
• expanding old holes - when you need new hole (excessive cratering, too sharply mis-angled original hole, too near other bolts or holes, bad rock, etc)
• when to hang on old to place new (rare); hooks for stabilizing on pendulum rappels
• patching old holes - also patch pre-existing old holes, which are common…

Placing

• anchor positions, rap anchor types/setups, rock type & anchor type
• drilling hole - light, quick taps when expanding old hole, frequent cleaning with blow tube
• depth gauging - don't push it when hand-drilling until very experienced
• cleaning!! blow tube, nylon tube brush, repeat…
• placing bolt & hanger, tightening - over-tightening of Rawls rampant, not too tight
• cleaning surrounding rock - forget, may stain rock/kill lichen
  

Keeping track

• bolts labeled in bags
• on climb, group them in pockets or bags/remember somehow
• exactly what new bolts were placed, where
• easiest with log - use notebook
• any additional info you think is relevant
• Communicate to ASCA and other local rebolters