We know it's tempting, but please...resist the urge to be like Jerry.

Instead, be an upstander and handle your chalk like a boss.

• Clean up chalk spills.
• Brush off tick marks after each session.
• Choose the right brush type for the rock: soft brushes like boar's hair are best on desert sandstone and other soft rock types; nylon brushes are best for hard rock types such as granite.
• Use chalk lightly in areas where it won’t be cleaned off naturally by rain—like overhangs, caves, and desert environments.
• Check regulations before visiting a new climbing area. Some areas don't allow chalk usage or dictate the color climbers can use.
• Work with your local climbing organization to initiate or participate in chalk cleanup at your local climbing area.

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