G-spotter Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Saw this posted on squamishclimbing.com. Surprised no one has mentioned it here yet? The National Park Service has released an updated draft on climbing regulations in National Parks including Yosemite, Zion, Black Canyon, and Rocky Mountain. A highlight of the new policy requires prior authorization be given for the placement of new fixed anchors. The replacement or removal of old fixed anchors may also require park approval. This proposed policy would be managed by issuing permits to climbers wishing to place bolts. The proposal would also prohibit removing vegetation on or at the base of climbing routes. For a look at the draft paper go here: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=442&projectID=34639&documentID=38242 And here is the press release by the Access Fund http://www.accessfund.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=tmL5KhNWLrH&b=5000939&ct=9006569 Quote
JeffreyR Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 This seems like a reasonable requirement for NP Wilderness areas. I am interested to see how it all plays out and I hope climbers respect it! Quote
Raindawg Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 Awesome! At least some progress is being made. Sign me up for the authorization review board! Quote
Jens Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Awesome! Sign me up for the authorization review board! Dawg, pleeaaaassse no....... Quote
billcoe Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Awesome! Sign me up for the authorization review board! Dawg, pleeaaaassse no....... Deputy Dawg is on the case: [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ7IUWrdlZI&feature=related "Wyll dewwwwwww...... Here we go again..." Quote
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