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DEADLINE JANUARY 30! UPDATE …This may be the last week to make substantive comments to our federal management agencies to affect proposed changes to how fixed anchors are managed nationwide. This is MISSION CRITICAL for the climbing community (see Access Fund FAQ).  CRITICAL…What is important is that comments be aimed at being ‘Substantive’, meaning not… Read More


Bolting Input Deadline

National Park Service and USDA Forest Service seek public input on proposed guidance for managing climbing, protecting natural and cultural resources in wilderness areas DEADLINE EXTENDED: January 30, 2024 # # # For Immediate Release: November 16, 2023 Contact: NewsMedia@nps.gov  Read on nps.gov WASHINGTON, Nov. 16. 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the… Read More


49 Palms Oasis Trail

49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail Closure is Lifted As of Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail closure is lifted! – – –  As previously released by Hannah Schwalbe       Beginning today, Monday, August 7, 2023, park rangers will close the Fortynine Palms Trail and Oasis to allow bighorn sheep undisturbed… Read More