Wilderness Administration and Resource Stewardship; Managing Climbing Activities in Wilderness

The commenter, a long-time outdoor enthusiast and activist, supports the climbing community's need for fixed anchor upgrades and new route development. They argue that prohibiting or severely restricting fixed anchors would alienate a large group of conservation-minded advocates and that the impact of anchors is minimal compared to other human impacts like roads.

The commenter, identifying as a climber, requests clarification on how the agency will determine the creation dates of climbing routes for the proposed policy. They point out that many routes are not documented in guidebooks or databases, making the January 4, 2025, cutoff difficult to verify.

David Adams, a volunteer park ranger and experienced climber, opposes the expansion of bolting in wilderness areas. He argues that bolting is unsustainable and violates the "forever wild" ethos, advocating instead for climbing within one's abilities without permanent hardware.

The commenter, a long-time climber, supports the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the continued use of fixed anchors for safety. They advocate for streamlined authorization processes for replacing anchors and establishing programmatic authorizations for climbing areas.

The commenter supports the recognition of rock climbing as a wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors. They advocate for easier authorization processes for new routes and programmatic preauthorization for certain climbing areas to improve safety and accessibility.

The commenter supports the recognition of climbing as an appropriate wilderness activity and the use of fixed anchors for safety. They advocate for easier authorization processes for new routes and programmatic preauthorization for established climbing areas.

The commenter, a certified rock guide and small guiding business owner, supports the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the use of fixed anchors for safety. They argue for streamlined permit processes, the ability to use power drills for maintenance, and pre-authorization for local organizations to maintain anchors.

A mountain guide and climber supports the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors. The commenter requests improvements to expedite the replacement of anchors and seeks a clearer, more streamlined authorization process for new climbing routes.

The commenter, a frequent climber, supports the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors for safety. They advocate for streamlined authorization processes for anchor replacement and new routes, emphasizing that climbing is a self-regulated activity that requires cooperation with local climbing organizations.

The commenter, identifying as a conservationist and climber, supports the federal recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors. They request that the final policy simplify the authorization process for new routes and expedite the replacement of existing anchors to ensure climber safety.