How to Bolt a Sport Climb - Ground Up 

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People like Bobby are the reason why I like climbing and it's community this much. Such a humble and kind guy. The world needs more people like him.

Was about 20 mins in before I realized I had climbed that route! Thanks so much Bobby, that wall holds a special place in my heart, so great taking beginners on easy fun multipitches in the area with no crowd, and where I did my first multi trad leads! Can’t wait for the snow to melt and get back to it!

From every video I've seen of with the two of you, Bobby is such a humble dude. Chuckling at the thought of him hanging off a fresh route working in those last few bolts with a silent (almost cheeky) grin on his face. Like a happy mystic bolting monk.

I really like how Bobby not only wore a visible shirt, but also that he coordinated his shirt with his drill.

I really enjoy these kind of videos. - climbing related (trad, sport, multi-pitch) - showing the whole process - thoughts about technical aspects - thoughts about climbing ethics - educational - with some fine wit excellent job a big thank you to Bobby and Ryan (+also the patient belayer)

I appreciate you bolting for the person who is just getting into leading the rating as opposed to bolting for the more experienced climber on an easy for them climb.

okay I'm totally loving Bobby Bolt Hutton. I will follow him anywhere. He's such a great ambassador for the sport. World class boltman.

Seeing Bobby on video in the garage, he his a nice dude. Seeing him in his natural element: He is awesome, kind, methodical, skilled, careful ... He is not the kind of guy that wants attention, but he is the kind of guy that enjoys a good listener.

Like Bobby, I too often climb wearing two different shoes. When someone points them out I tell them, "I have a pair just like this at home."

next break test: falling on an drill-bolt

As an electrician who uses power tools everyday, I approve of the use of Milwaukee. That little drill is one bad Larry

Bless you Bobby for thinking of those that aren’t climbing in the 5.13 range. 😂 edit: and for being considerate of climbers who aren’t 6 ft tall

I really liked the clip at 20:10. It’s very representative of us route developers. We spend so much money on placing bolts and replacing bolts that we don’t have any money left over to buy a new matching pair of shoes.

Bobby is a diamond in the rough. Or a crystal on the slab. Or something... but seriously. What a lovely bloke.

Thank you for bolting. Hero.

It’s nice to see someone putting in routes that are aimed at newer climbers. So much of route development where I am is done by high end sport climbers. Putting in anything new under 5.12 or thereabouts would be frowned upon.

I've never even climbed a pebble in my life, but this channel gives off an incredibly positive vibe of the whole climbing community. So incredibly wholesome!

This is the best route setting video I’ve seen

Not only does Bobby look great in red, but he's a great guy and a very thoughtful individual.

Wow..watching him clip his personal lanyard TO THE BIT, and then weight...i have to admit, that made my heart rate increase slightly lol. It was kinda cringy. But now that I've seen him do it and have thought about it for a bit, that is actually a really good pro tip! Its definitely better than nothing, and as long as u are clipped down near the rock, it looks like it works well (surprisingly well lol) for secured positioning. This whole tutorial video was amazing! Very informative and well put together. Lol I'm glad someone is out there doing this too, because that looks alot like "work" to me. As a rope access technician/rigger, I do MORE THAN ENOUGH work in my harness during the week lol. Work is the very LAST thing I wanna do when I'm out trying to climb and enjoy myself.

So these are the guys that make climbing safe. Tipping my hat to you.

Bobby seems like a genuinely good-hearted person. Thanks for the video!

Life goal: be like Bobby

Besides this being a cool video, I love you put in the time to develop some beginner friendly routes. Having gone through beginner grades only a few years back I very much remember how scary “easy” routes can be. This is a great way for newer climbers to safely gain experience and enjoy climbing.

Ryan got so genuinely nervous when Bobby weighted his personal on the drill bit. 😱 Great video guys, love your work and thanks for bolting something beginner-friendly!

bobby i think you are a community hero, looks like a great climb

I'm not from your area but thank you guys for your time. For the video and for putting in the anchors. God bless you both. Thank you

You are both such amazing people i've been waiting for such a video for so long! Keep up you good work you cannot believe how hardly you are pushing and inspiring people all over the planet!

Go Bobby!!!

very good tips

Ohhh yes! These Route-Setting/Climbing Videos are just the best! Want more xD

godspeed bobby!

This was cool to watch! In my mind setting routes is one of the coolest things you can do cause even after you're long gone, your route will still be there.

Just started watching your videos. Bobby kept telling me that he was working with you on some of them. Great content! I discovered this wall with Bobby and am so glad to see so many routes going up on it still. Looking forward to coming back to CA and being a part of the development community again.

Thanks for bolting new routes guys! You’re awesome!

You form an excellent team with boby ! The quality of the video have greatly improve over the year ! Glad to see more climbing stuff on the channel !

I just really like seeing videos of you guys getting out in the mountains, whether its slacklining, climbing, or teaching us about bolting!

I loved this video. I've been climbing for 15 years. And have only just recently lead a multi pitch climb. I love all the by busting and slack lining vids but would Love to see some more climbing

What an awesome channel

This is great! More climbing and general rigging advice demonstrating things in the real world, followed by break tests of those same setups back at the slack-snap, such a great combo.

been waiting on this. thanks so much guys

You guys have added so much practical and digestible knowledge to the climbing community, a thank you is hardly enough!

Great job guys! Stellar video. Good to see you in your element, Bobby.

The two of you are awesome Thank's Bobby

Very nice video guys! Thanks for uploading! More climbing video’s are always welcome, I like the “on the fly” video’s!👌🏻🙏🏻

I'd LOVE to see more of these climbing videos

Thanks Bobby ! Nice route for beginners!

12:33 Very true, let the tool due the work, don't force it. This is true for portable band saws as well while cutting rebar. You will wear down the blade so much faster if you add force rather than just letting it cut. A few seconds is not worth the price for more blades.

the dog playing its my favorite part of the video hahaha

Much respect for the work and effort of people like bobby!

Absolutely awesome man! Nice of you to look out for new and casual climbers! Just not enough easy climbs out there for the casual climbers to play around on.

Thank you, guys. You do a great service to the rock climbing community. Sports rock climbing is my preferred type of climbing and it wouldn’t be possible without people like you.

You guys are inspirational!! Keep it up!! Thanks for the great content!!!

That is awesome especially for someone like me who is new to lead climbing outdoors. Thank you for your contributions to the climbing community!

Wow, what a neat video!!! Thank you Bobby!

Bobby your the best. Wish I could climb with you some day

This channel is fantastic. When I'm not broke af I'm gonna throw some $$ at you guys. The work you are doing is so good!

3:06 - 3:15.. I love this channel more and more with every video I watch. I can't thank you enough. Exchanging some bad habits this spring/summer for slacklining and climbing!

Praise b to the Bolters of the world! Yall making the next generation of getting started out doors so much safer!

Great content for sport climbers, keep it up guys!

Your videos are great! I like how you focus on the ethics. Please keep doing what you are doing.

I really like this kind of video. keep it going!

This style of video is really awesome 👏. I learned so much!

I admire what you do. I would love to get involved in developing a bigger area where I live. But possibilities are extremely limited. I am trying to get every piece of education I can when opportunity presents itself so I can hop in and not be a complete noob. Thank you for those education videos.

Super interesting and useful! Thank you guys for your work and videos, appreciate that! 👍👍

I love it when Bobby refers to himself in the 3rd person. Nice video dudes!

You guys rock. I would really like to bolt a route someday.

Love the climbing-in action vids

thanks guys, appreciate info

You guys are amazing. Thanks a lot.

Awesome video guys! Thx

Thanks Bobby

16:54 As goofy as that may seem I could totally see that tip saving someone's life, or at least their health.

Wow this is fun. Just came across your videos and this is my 3rd one. I immediately sub'd. I started climbing in 1970 and so many changes. Not many biners to choose from back then, most of us used Chouinard, pitons were common, clogs, or wedges were just starting to appear, cam's hadn't appeared yet, and if you placed a bolt, you did it with a drill bit and a hammer. So much fun to watch, thanks for the videos.

This stuff is so cool. Many many thanks. Definitely gonna get out to this spot. Thanks for sharing. Much love!

Brilliant!

Great stuff

Ryan and Bobby, I have contributed to the channel and will do so again soon. Meanwhile, I am just in awe about how much you guys do for the climbing and slack line communities, so as someone who has been saved by a well placed bolt on a wall, let me just personally say thank you to you and developers everywhere. I guess I never really paid attention to the process and I’m so glad you do. Btw, love your dog! I’m betting he climbs about a 5.10c, lol...

That was cool to see great video.

Ya man. Those Milwaukee drills are great. Super light compared to my old Bosch. Super informative to new route setters. I've never tried clipping my drill bit and yes I have a few scars from hot drill bits.

Awesome!

I’ve always wondered how this was done Nice 😎

Very good point on the first bolt. In my opinion beginner friendly = safer. Unfortunately where I live (Frankenjura) there's a culture of putting the first bolt up really high - because "if that scares you, you shouldn't be climbing this route anyway". 🙄

Love your Kelpie!!!

Love the book pitch "we worked hard writing this book but if you can avoid it, don't read it".

"Give Bobby 12 bolts, he'll take you out" Is that a promise?! Where do I ship them?

It would be cool to go over trad development, route finding, when to bolt anchors or leave for gear, etc!

This is hands down my favorite video so far. And that's quite high praise because I've liked all the HNT-Highline videos I've watched. Props to Bobby (and belayer) for putting in all this work. The area I'm in (NC) doesn't have (m)any easy multi-pitch sport routes so I really appreciate him putting up routes similar to the one in this video. Thanks to Ryan for reporting live for us!

informative and enjoyable, thank you for posting this

Gotta love the crag pups!

I'm 5'2" thanks for thinking of us Bobby 😁

Very compelling content

Bob's a beast and knows his stuff

Ideally, I like to repel in from the top, drill anchors & climb the rope on TopRope enough times to put tape marks where I want the bolts. So I can guarantee it's a three-star flow before; I bolts on TopRope 📰 it's a different style of bolting. Being better for the rock, if it's not a good route. Because you're not Boulting and then testing the flow and sequence of the moves.

This is awesome! More logistical climbing videos would be sweet.

Great Work and cool Video !! Greetings from Germany!

Love the doggo !

thanks dudes

3:14 I love the way he casually play fetch with the dog