Sargent_Rock Posted May 23, 2003 Posted May 23, 2003 It is with great sadness that I pass on some current access news. At this point in time the rock climbing area know as the "Omak Rocks" including the crags commonly called "The Hide-Out" and "Reservation Rock" are closed to climbing, hiking or trespassing. Although there are other rocks and crags in this general area that belong to other owners, walking or hiking access to the cliffs is now in question. Local climbers are working towards improving communication and understanding with private landowners, tribal trust landowners, and the tribe in general. At this time all climbers are encouraged to respect the rights and requests of the various landowners. Quote
Off_White Posted May 23, 2003 Posted May 23, 2003 Is one of those the largish dome over by the ne end of Omak Lake, accessed via the boat ramp road? Quote
Szyjakowski Posted May 23, 2003 Posted May 23, 2003 i dont think so, ask Retros... closed rocks...that is suxor! Quote
Stefan Posted May 23, 2003 Posted May 23, 2003 Sargent_Rock said: It is with great sadness that I pass on some current access news. At this point in time the rock climbing area know as the "Omak Rocks" including the crags commonly called "The Hide-Out" and "Reservation Rock" are closed to climbing, hiking or trespassing. Although there are other rocks and crags in this general area that belong to other owners, walking or hiking access to the cliffs is now in question. Local climbers are working towards improving communication and understanding with private landowners, tribal trust landowners, and the tribe in general. At this time all climbers are encouraged to respect the rights and requests of the various landowners. Did any of the various landowners give a reason for the closure? Quote
Sargent_Rock Posted May 23, 2003 Author Posted May 23, 2003 First to response to Off_White: The dome across from the boat launch (called The Lake Wall, aka Eagle Rock) is on tribal land, but the parking and hiking access is on privately controlled land. At this time the owner doesn't want anyone using his land for parking and/or hiking. The tribes'position is a bit more complex and unclear. The most prudent behavior would be to stay off of tribal land until agreements and understandings can be reached. To answer Stefan's question, the roots of this problem stretch back to a "bolt war" during the 90's. The current closure is in response to perceived "rude" behavior from a group of climbers. Quote
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