boadman Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I've seen a little noise on the interweb about potential park closures this week if the federal budget doesn't get finalized. Anyone know if this is a reality? I'm heading to Zion on Thursday and wondering if we should bail to Moab or RR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dberdinka Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'm headed to Zion next Wednesday.... Red Rocks is BLM land that will definitely close as well. A good part of climbing around Moab is federal land too. If everything does get shut down it will be curious to see how it's enforced. Whether it be soft in that you can still walk in or hard in that it gets you arrested. I'd think that in Zion you could still climb on The Watchman, the Three Marys or West Temple unmolested as they sit on the perifery of the park and are approached from town. Supposedly the road through the tunnel would be kept open which is where a lot of cragging is found. Though I could see them enforcing a closure there by not allowing any parking. Lots of sport climbing around St George as well including a sort of mini-"Red Rocks" at Snow Creek Canyon State Park that might entertain for a day or two. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 what you tryin to get on darin? solo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dberdinka Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I actually sometimes feel obligated to climb with people Sol. Between the rain and my new "promotion" at work I'll be happy to get on Axtar Tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boadman Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Yeah, I started a thread on MP.com, and it sounds pretty conclusive that if a budget doesn't get inacted, it will close: http://www.mountainproject.com/v/southern_utah_deserts/zion_closure_if_budget_doesnt_go_through/107092623#a_107092680 It sounds like non-loop road red rocks climbing will be accessible, but Zion might be a bust... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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