Wilderness Administration and Resource Stewardship; Managing Climbing Activities in Wilderness

An experienced rock climber supports the proposed guidance but suggests specific modifications, including grandfathering existing routes, allowing power drills for bolt replacement and rescues, and adjusting bolt density requirements for casual use. The commenter also proposes a fee system for wilderness rescues to discourage frivolous calls.

The commenter supports the USFS draft regarding climbing management in Wilderness areas, specifically endorsing the use of fixed anchors for safety. They suggest adding provisions for local management plans, clear processes for new routes, and the preservation of legacy climbs.

An individual climber supports the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors. They request that the agency simplify the authorization process for new routes and provide a clear path for programmatic authorization to improve safety and access.

The commenter, a local recreational user, supports the recognition of climbing as an appropriate Wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors. They request improvements to the policy to expedite anchor replacement, simplify the authorization process for new routes, and provide programmatic authorization for specific climbing areas.

An individual climber supports the recognition of rock climbing as an appropriate Wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors. They advocate for streamlined processes for replacing anchors and programmatic authorizations for new routes to improve climber safety and accessibility.

An experienced climber supports the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors for safety. The commenter advocates for easier authorization processes for replacing anchors and establishing programmatic authorizations for climbing areas.

An individual climber supports the recognition of climbing as an appropriate wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors for safety. They request that the agency streamline the authorization process for replacing anchors and provide programmatic authorizations for specific climbing areas.

The commenter supports the recognition of climbing as an appropriate wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors for safety. They request improvements to expedite the replacement of existing anchors and advocate for a more streamlined, programmatic authorization process for new climbing routes.

The commenter, a private individual and climbing enthusiast, supports the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the use of fixed anchors. They advocate for streamlining the authorization process for new routes and providing programmatic authorizations for specific climbing areas to improve safety and accessibility.

The commenter, a long-time climber, supports the recognition of climbing as a wilderness activity and the allowance of fixed anchors. They request improvements to expedite anchor replacement and simplify the authorization process for new routes and programmatic permits.