Fires lit in canyons. Bolts Bolts have been appearing in various canyons over the past few years. These have been the subject of the painters brush for the past 10 years. Chipped Holds Claustral has had 2 large footholds and two large handholds chipped on the exit track. Whungee Wheengee has had a large foothold chipped on the first abseil.
Many canyons seem to attract fixed ropes and slings.
It appears that the busiest canyons are the worst affected. Canyons such as Claustral, Hole in the Wall, Rocky, and Sheep Dip are the worst affected. Maybe it's the result of commercial parties wanting to push the masses through. As commercial parties go there the most and would get the most benefit from these being in place. Rubbish Rubbish is often left in canyons by canyoners, this is usually small rubbish such as lunch ties, straws etc but nevertheless spoils the area.