THE LEAST YOU CAN DO  

CLIMBERS, the ENVIRONMENT, and ACCESS are all connected.

Know how you fit in.

LOCAL LOWDOWN

Someone owns the land that you’re climbing on and chances are it’s not you. Respect their regulations, including closures.

Check websites, guidebooks, and talk to locals — not only do they know the best lines, they know the beta to keep the area open.

If you’re a local, be informed and care about what happens to your area.

CLIMB STEALTH

Keeping nature pristine keeps it…well…natural. Off-trail travel accounts for the greatest environmental impacts by climbers — stay on established trails.

Protect plants from packs, pads, gear sprawl, and feet; stay on durable surfaces — uh, like rocks.

Stupid Check? Before you leave, look around, pick-up and pack-out tape, spilt chalk, wrappers…even if they’re not yours.

SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT

When the actions of others threaten access or the environment, let ‘em know — sometimes we all need a little tap on the shoulder.

Don’t just be a person who climbs, be a climber (psst…see everything above).