CLIMBERS CAN HELP PRESERVE ACCESS
by being responsible users of climbing areas. Here are some practical
ways to support climbing:
COMMIT YOURSELF TO "LEAVING NO TRACE"
Pick up litter around campgrounds and the crags. Let your actions
inspire others.
DISPOSE OF HUMAN WASTE PROPERLY
Use toilets whenever possible. If none are available, choose a spot
at least 50 meters from any water source. Dig a hole 6 inches (15
cm) deep, and bury your waste in it. *Always pack out toilet paper*
in "Zip-Lock" type bags.
UTILIZE EXISTING TRAILS
Avoid cutting switchbacks and trampling vegetation.
USE DISCRETION WHEN PLACING BOLTS AND
OTHER "FIXED" PROTECTION
Camouflage all anchors with rock-colored paint. Use chains for rappel
stations, or leave rock-colored webbing.
RESPECT RESTRICTIONS THAT PROTECT NATURAL
RESOURCES AND CULTURAL ARTIFACTS
Appropriate restrictions can include prohibition of climbing around
Indian art rock, pioneer inscriptions, and on certain formations
during raptor nesting season.
Power drills are illegal in wilderness areas.
*Never chisel or sculpt holds in rock on public lands.
-- No other practice so seriously threatens our sport.
PARK IN DESIGNATED AREAS
Not in undeveloped, vegetated areas. Carpool to the crags.
MAINTAIN A LOW PROFILE
Other people have the same right to undisturbed enjoyment of natural
areas as do you.
RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY
Don't trespass to in order to climb.
JOIN OR FORM A GROUP TO DEAL WITH ACCESS
ISSUES IN YOUR AREA
Consider cleanups, trail building or maintenance, or other "goodwill"
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