Find Recreation Areas with CLIMBING Activities
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Climbing
Rock climbing, rappelling,
ice climbing, and mountaineering
are technical and unique
ways to experience
America’s public land.
Our parks, forests,
and wilderness areas
offer experiences that
cater to every ability
level from beginner
to expert.
Take a guided climb
or simply hone your
skills and have fun
at a climbing wall.
Climbing fees and seasonal
restrictions may vary
from site to site.
For information about
a particular site,
please call that site
directly.
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photo
courtesy of the
National Park
Service
North
Cascades National
Park in Washington
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What
do we mean by Climbing?
RecML, the
recreation standard
that is being developed,
describes climbing
as:
climbing, mountaineering,
rock climbing
Practice
Good Stewardship of
our Public Lands:
You can help to
take good care of our
public lands so that
others may enjoy these
areas for years to
come by practicing
some of the following
actions:
Don't
Litter... take along
a trash bag or other
receptacle for collecting
your trash so that
you can deposit it
in the proper trash
receptacle.
Make
sure that you are using
the correct type of
climbing equipment
permitted in that area.
Check with your destination
ahead of time to check
for seasonal restrictions
that may be in place.
Don't
climb or rappel in
areas where it is not
permitted. These areas
have been declared
"off limits"
to climbers to protect
wildlife, vegetation,
or for your safety.
Safety
While Climbing:
Wear
the proper safety equipment,
such as: helmets, harnesses,
gloves, and other climbing
safety gear
If
you are new to climbing,
find a buddy to climb
with
Do
not climb in unauthorized
areas
Bring
along extra safety
items such as water,
flashlights, maps,
and a cellphone or
radio