Philosophy
Crag ethics are strict. A climbers main goal beyond climbing the routes and boulder problems is to leave no trace. To arrive like the breeze and to float away like a feather. Leaving no scars on the domain they visit. This is why most climbers faithfully stick to bouldering. Local climbers and hard core activists are very proud to have soloed or bouldered every line listed and established. Climbers fully endorse the no bolt policy in place and reinforce it with this loyal attitude. When climbing at the City of Rocks State Park please follow these ethics by remembering the following. This area may seem undiscovered, un-tamed… or new. It’s not. Climbers have already been here for many decades and have established an underground society dedicated to preserve the crag for the future of recreational climbing. The undiscovered ambience the crag has to offer is the way climbers like it. Help keep it this way by thinking green and following all rules. | ETHICS Chipping is against the law. Fixed anchors are forbidden. Natural and artificial protection is allowed in moderate use. Use chalk sparingly. Never use colored chalk other than white. Tick marks are forbidden. Do not trample or prune cactus, bushes, trees or any vegatation. Help pick up trash during your visit.
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