Recreational Climbing (Explore Act) 91 FR 35996 6.15.26

Wild Montana supports the proposed updates to BLM Manual 6340 regarding recreational climbing in Wilderness areas, noting that climbing is a compatible quiet recreation. They suggest clarifying definitions for "fixed equipment," recommending flexible thresholds for casual-use anchors, and requesting a national template for Climbing Management Plans.

The commenter supports the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors, specifically for safety and legacy routes. They request improvements to expedite anchor replacement and advocate for easier, programmatic authorization for new climbing routes.

The commenter, a long-time climber and youth climbing coach, supports the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the use of fixed anchors. They advocate for streamlined processes for replacing old anchors and programmatic authorizations for new routes to improve safety and accessibility.

The commenter supports the recognition of climbing as an appropriate wilderness activity and advocates for the inclusion of fixed anchors in wilderness areas. They specifically request streamlined processes for the replacement of existing anchors and programmatic authorization for new routes to improve climber safety and accessibility.

The commenter supports the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors, but argues that the proposed policy complicates new routing and safety. They request that the BLM simplify the authorization process for new routes and provide programmatic authorizations for specific climbing areas.

The commenter supports the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors, specifically for safety and legacy routes. They request improvements to expedite anchor replacement and advocate for easier, programmatic authorization for new climbing routes.

The commenter supports the proposed updates to the BLM Manual regarding climbing in wilderness areas, specifically praising the inclusion of fixed anchors and collaboration with Local Climbing Organizations. However, they request more clarity on the specific processes for drafting and adopting Climbing Management Plans (CMPs) and handling new routing.

The commenter expresses mixed feelings, supporting the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the protection of legacy routes, but opposes the addition of permit requirements for fixed anchors. They argue that bureaucracy will create safety risks and request streamlined, programmatic authorization processes for climbing areas.

A Colorado resident and climber supports the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the use of fixed anchors. The commenter requests that the BLM streamline the authorization process for new routes and provide programmatic authorization for anchor replacement to improve climber safety.

The commenter supports the recognition of climbing as an appropriate wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors. They request that the BLM streamline the authorization process for replacing anchors and developing new routes, specifically calling for programmatic authorizations to improve climber safety and access.