• 2002 AUG. #47

DevilsDevils TowerTower Management Plan to be revised your future Access Fund negotiates for HorseHorse PensPens 4040

Climbing access endangered at CaveCave RockRock Note from Sam Davidson, Executive Director I have always believed that climbing is about more – much more – than simple physical exertion in high places. LETTER FROM THE For many climbers, our experience on the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ...... p. 2 boulders, crags and mountains is enhanced by contact with wildlife, by glimpses of POLICY UPDATE Cave Rock, NV and Rescue secret treasures and by an awareness of Fees ...... p. 3,7 those who came before you. Many of our best and most famous climbing areas have AREA REPORTS Regional access news significant historic, archeological, and cul- across the nation ...... p.4-5 tural values. Since our inception, the Access ADOPT-A-CRAG DAY ...... p.6 Fund has worked to preserve climbing oppor- tunities in such areas. However, climbing is LETTERS Response to Access Fund name not appropriate everywhere or always. So we change ...... p. 8 have worked to support management policies that balance climbing access with protection CORPORATE PARTNERS Access Fund Corporate Partners...... p. 9 of historic resources and cultural values. This is why we support the “voluntary PLANNED GIVING...... p.10 closure” of Devils Tower to climbing in the month of June, to respect American Indian EVENTS PINNACLE AND beliefs and ceremonies. It is why we contin- THANK YOUS...... p. 11 ue to work with the Department of Parks and Wildlife on educational initiatives The Access Fund is a national, nonprofit to protect rock art at , and why organization dedicated to keeping climbing areas open & conserving the climbing envi- we support the 50-foot “No Climbing” zone ronment. Since its incorporation in 1990, the around rock art at Red Rocks. Also, it is why Access Fund has provided more than $1 mil- we will challenge a Forest Service decision to lion for climbing conservation and education prohibit all climbing at Cave Rock. across the US. We’ve paid for land purchases, climbers’ campgrounds, educational brochures, So why doesn’t the Fund simply withdraw toilets, signs, and scientific research on from the Cave Rock conflict since there are climbers’ impact on birds of prey and cliff- other good crags in the area? The answer is dwelling plants. For more information, please more a matter of precedent than access to a contact us. single crag. There is a growing bias against www.accessfund.org climbing in areas with historical, archeologi- phone: 303-545-6772 cal, or cultural values. Increasingly, land address: P.O. Box 17010 managers are using hypothetical impacts to Boulder, CO 80308 justify closing climbing areas. The Constitution says the government Vertical Times is the membership newsletter cannot prohibit any interest group from of the Access Fund published six times a year using public lands because another interest in February, April, June, August, October, and December. Authorizing organization: group objects for religious reasons. The Fund The Access Fund, 2475 Broadway, supports progressive management that hon- Boulder, CO 80304. ors American Indian beliefs and protects his- This issue date: August 1, 2002. Volume #47. toric resources; however, climbing need not Price: $30/year. Editorial Director: Sam Davidson be eliminated to achieve these goals. Editor: John Heisel To prevent wide- spread closures, Cover: There is no mistaking the awesome monolith of Devils Tower. A “voluntary closure” the Fund is fight- each June successfully preserves cultural values ing for this princi- and climbing opportunities, but this policy could ple. We need your change as the Park Service revises the Climbing help—now—to John Heisel Management Plan. succeed. Please read our Action (photo by Bill Hatcher) Alert on Cave Rock on the next page The “Stary Eyed Man” at Hueco Tanks, TX and take action. 2 Cave Rock, NV Cave Rock, a well- known crag on the south shore of Lake Tahoe in Nevada, will likely be closed to climbing some- time this year. A strong and rapid response from climbers is required to stop this closure. The Access Fund has been working to keep Cave Rock open Paul Minault collection for climbing since 1995. Cave Rock has been popular with climbers for more than 20 years, and provides opportunities even in winter, when most other local cliffs are unclimbable. Cave Rock straddles US Highway 50 (four lanes tunnel directly through the formation) so local climbers never imagined there would be a problem with climbing there, other than Cave Rock, Nevada. The is above the possible safety issues. It was a surprise when westbound lanes of Highway 50. the Washoe tribe complained about climbers The Fund believes that the vast majority to the US Forest Service, which owns the of climbers in the are sympa- portion of the rock where the climbing thetic to Native American concerns and will routes are located. sacrifice climbing opportunities to respect Since that time the Fund, working with Native American religion without the burden local climbers, has tried to negotiate a com- of exclusionary regulations. This belief is promise, which would keep Cave Rock open substantiated by the results of the voluntary for climbing on a limited basis. We have closure at Devil's Tower, which has led to a repeatedly suggested solutions similar to remarkable 85% (or more) decline in climber that in effect at Devils Tower - "voluntary visitation during the month of June. closures" for limited time periods. We agreed The Fund believes that climbers will and to remove some routes and that no new should support a similar policy at Cave Rock, routes should be established. and that the Forest Service should make a Despite our efforts, the Forest Service voluntary closure their preferred planning threatened to close Cave Rock several years alternative. The Fund will continue to work ago. At that time the Fund was successful in to convince the Forest Service to adopt a convincing the agency that Cave Rock should more progressive policy for Cave Rock, but remain open to climbing, but that a joint we need your help. Please write the Forest education effort would encourage climbers to Service and tell them that a voluntary clo- climb elsewhere out of respect for Washoe sure at Cave Rock is the best way to balance religious beliefs. recreational and Native American interests. However, in May 2002 Regional Write to: Coordinator Paul Minault (former recipient of the Mark Bebie Award, the Access Fund's Maribeth Gustafson, Forest Supervisor highest honor for climber activism) met with United States Forest Service a high-level Forest Service official with the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. This 870 Emerald Bay Road, Suite 1 official informed Minault that Cave Rock will South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 likely be closed to climbing because of the religious concerns of the Washoe. See our website at The Fund works to educate climbers about Native American religious beliefs and cere- www.accessfund.org/programs/programs_tool_cav monies, where these affect climbing erock.html for a sample letter to the Forest resources or access. This is consistent with Service on the Cave Rock issue. For more the Access Fund's policy of developing coop- information, call Jason Keith, AF Policy erative, non-regulatory solutions to compet- Analyst, at 303-545-6772 x102. ing uses of public lands. •Policy Update continued on page 7 3 SOUTHEAST containing the Boat Rock boulders. Boat Access Fund Rock is home to the best in Negotiates for the metro Atlanta area. The purchase of this Southeast Climbing tract will prevent the land from being sold to In late May, Shawn developers. Tierney, Access Fund Access and Horse Pens-40, one of the finest boulder- Acquisitions Director, met with ing areas in the Southeast was closed last local climbers at Boat Rock, GA fall when the owners of the privately owned and Horse Pens-40, AL to make “park” ran into financial difficulties. Two progress on preserving access to days prior to the Access Fund visit, the prop- these regionally significant boul- erty was sold to a local businessman who dering areas. AF board member Gene Kistler intends to keep the area open for festivals, also made the trip to Horse Pens. The Access events, and climbing. Local climbers and the Fund recently provided a $10,000 grant to Access Fund will work with the new owner the Southeastern Climbers Coalition to be who has expressed a willingness to keep the used toward the purchase of 7.7-acres of land area open for climbing. photos by John Heisel, Brad McLeod, Shawn Tierney Heisel, Brad by John photos

Upper photos: Atlanta skyline, Boat Rock parcel that the Access Fund helped purchase, and demolition of near- by boulders for housing development. Lower photos: Horse Pens 40 sign, barn, boulders, and Gene Kistler, Access Fund Regional Coordinator sampling some Southeast Sandstone at HP-40. Kistler joined Shawn Tierney in a recent site visit to HP-40. 4 Shawn Tierney Shawn Tierney

51 students from the Golden High School/American Red Cross Youth Corps volunteered for a Golden High School “signature project” at the Access Fund’s North Table Mountain property in May.

independently, motivate others and follow WEST through to completion. If interested, contact Golden Cliffs Paul Minault at: [email protected] Preserve, CO In early May, 51 ALASKA students from the Golden High School/ Clean Mountain Can Project American Red Cross Youth Corps completed a (Report submitted by Roger Robinson, National Golden High School “signature project” at Park Service) the Access Fund’s North Table Mountain I would like to report that the Clean property near Golden, CO. The students per- Mountain Can project, supported by a $5500 formed much needed trail and restoration Access Fund grant, has been very successful. work, repairing badly eroded sections of the Presently, over a hundred climbers have used trail from the parking lot to the cliff. In the cans on the West Buttress and the West addition, the students designed and con- Rib of Denali. To date we have had at least structed a new entrance sign. The Access ten different nationalities using the cans. Fund extends its appreciation and gratitude The project will continue into early June to the students from Golden High who par- when the supply will have run out at the ticipated and to the Red Cross for organizing 14,200 foot . and supporting the project.

Volunteer Wanted Conservation coordinator for Northern California wanted to initiate and manage vol- unteer conservation projects at climbing areas. Help organize Adopt-a-Crag events, distribute seasonal wildlife closure informa- tion, educational signs and brochures, and Wayne Fuller work on parking/sanitation installations. Experience in construction, natural resources management, project administration or vol- unteer supervision a plus. Work with volun- teers, climbing organizations, public land The can pictured above is one of hundreds used on managers and private landowners. Develop a Denali Mountain in Alaska this Spring. The Clean prototype model for use in other regions Mountain Can Project was funded by a $5500 nationwide. Requires self-starter able to work Access Fund Grant.

5 19 Events and Counting! Register today at www.accessfund.org or call 303-545-6772, ext. 112 6/22 - Adopt-a-Crag-Day and Tree Planting at 9/7 - Adopt-a-Crag Day - Saint Louis, MO/Southern IL Independence Pass – Aspen, CO 9/7 - Adopt-a-Crag Day at Looking Glass - Brevard, NC 7/27 - Terrain Boulders Trail Building Day - Boulder, CO 9/7 - Adopt-a-Crag Day at Crowders Mountain, Moore’s August TBA - Adopt-a-Crag Alaska Style – Girdwood, AK Wall, and Pilot Mountain Winston-Salem, NC 8/17 - Clean Up Little Si – Tacoma, WA 9/7 - Adopt-a-Crag Day in the Adirondacks-Hamilton, NY 9/7 - Adopt-a-Crag Day – Phoenix, AZ 9/7 - Adopt-a-Crag Day at Obed Wild and Scenic River, TN 9/7 – Adopt-a-Crag Day at Mt. Tamalpais and Mickey's 9/7 – Adopt-a-Crag Day at Fremont Canyon – Casper, WY Beach - Mill Valley, CA 9/7 – Adopt-a-Crag Day at Echo Cliffs – Silverado, CA 9/20 - Frenchman Coulee Trail Project – Tacoma, WA 9/7 - Adopt-a-Crag Day at Mt. Woodson, La Mesa, CA 9/21 – Adopt-a-Crag Day at – Helotes, TX 9/7 - Adopt-a-Crag Day at Lumpy Ridge - Estes Park, CO 9/21 - Adopt-a-Crag Day and Wilderness Climbing 9/7 - Adopt-a-Crag Day at Ross Park – Pocatello, ID Symposium - Ketchum, ID

6 ...Policy Update continued from p.3 FUND Climbers Again Under Fire for AACCESSCCESS FUND Rescue Costs in Pacific Northwest MerMerchandisechandise Recently, climber fatalities on Mount members take 10% Off! Hood and Rainier in the Pacific Northwest drew intense media attention and rekindled debate over whether the costs of rescuing climbers should be “recovered.” In the wake of these incidents the Access Fund and other climbing organizations (in particular the ) were quickly besieged by print and visual media. Fortunately, we had done our collective homework. In reality, climber rescues are only a tiny percentage of the total number of rescues 16.5” x 24” 2002 Campaign posters of per year of recreational visitors to the public Tommy Caldwell and David Graham. $9.95 lands. Similarly, the cost of climber rescues is a relatively small as a percentage of the Our stylish cap with the total cost of recreational user rescues. Access Fund logo Charging visitors to our national parks embroidered on the front and forests for the cost of their rescues lets everyone know your causes many problems: it may establish a commitment to the legal obligation on the part of the govern- sport. Adjustable to fit ment to perform rescues; it creates an most sizes. $15 expectation of rescue in the mind of the cost-payer, reducing self-sufficiency; and it The Access Fund O'Piner is confuses the fact that military helicopters an essential tool that often used in mountain rescue are already should be found on every paid for – there is no extra cost for this climber's keyring. It “real-life” training for military personnel. sports our logo etched into The Access Fund is actively working to a cool replica . $8 defend climbers against discriminatory and unfair policies related to rescue costs. We will continue to encourage a strong ethic Don't lose your grip! of self-reliance and self-regulation among With the Access Fund climbers, and will work closely with other Hand Strengthener, you advocacy groups to ensure that rescue can get pumped from cost issues do not become a serious the comfort of your access problem. couch. $7

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7 Changing Climate considered climate change to be a pressing climb- Just over a week ing access issue. However, we invite our members ago I had the privilege to let us know if you think we should take a more and joy to climb active stance on this question. “Skywalker” on South Arapaho, Mountain. It wasn’t the best condi- Response to “Reduce tions, but it sure is a beautiful climb. Wear” Unfortunately, I realized on my return, after Thank you very John Heisel reading the recent EPA Climate Action Report much for printing the to the UN, that snow climbs like Skywalker recent editoral “Reduce may be even more degraded than this year, Anchor Wear” (Vertical and may well not be available to future gen- Times #46) and thanks to the author for erations of climbers at all. Surely this is an writing it. Regarding anchor wear from access issue — indifference and neglect on TRing and lowering directly through anchor the part of our government to climate chains or Metolius rope bolts. This has been change will limit access in the long term as an irritation of mine for years, and I have effectively as any set of wilderness regula- tried to always let climbers know when they tions unfavorable to climbers. I would like to are wearing away at anchors. Not only that, encourage at least a position statement but I'd imagine you're less likely to drop [from the Access Fund] on this matter to yourself when rapelling, then be dropped by raise awareness amongst the members. Even your belayer while being lowered. that most cautious and inclusive of organiza- These practices of using your own quick- tions, the Nature Conservancy, has recently draws for TRs and to rap off a climb instead become an advocate of mitigation [of climate of lowering need to become standard for change]. The present administration’s indif- climbers. Stop wearing out anchors! TR and ference to the impacts of human induced cli- lower smart! mate change is a serious and pressing con- John Evans cern for all climbers. Salt Lake City, UT Richard Blackmore I wanted to express my thanks to the Lafayette,CO Access Fund for your generous contribution The Access Fund responds: We appreciate that to the Southeastern Climbers Coalition's Boat many of our members are well informed about “big Rock Project. The boulder field is an oasis of picture” issues such as rapid climate change, which wilderness in the middle of several housing may affect climbing access and/or the climbing projects and as such is valuable in its own environment. We know that global warming is right, but the excellent quality of the rock causing glaciers and ice sheets to shrink; what we makes it even more precious to those of us don’t know is the extent to which humans are caus- who love climbing in all its forms. ing this phenomenon, and how quickly, if at all, it Sue Wilmoth can be reversed. To date, the Access Fund has not Atlanta, GA Brad McLeod

The Southeast Climber’s Coalition is one of the country’s most active climbing organizations. Recently, volunteers from the SEC recently cleaned up Boat Rock in Atlanta, GA. Access to many of the boulders at Boat Rock has been preserved thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Access Fund and efforts by the SEC.

8 AAccessccess FundFund CorporCorporateate PPartnerartnerss For companies that care about climbing, Access Fund corporate partnerships are dedicated to the environment, access, conservation, adventure, and the diversity of the climbing experience, nationwide. The Access Fund thanks corporate partners and like minded businesses for their support in 2002. Please endorse these companies that support the Access Fund and your climbing future

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9 The Access Fund Access Fund Board your climbing future President Now is the time to help the Access Becky Hall, CO–The Nature Conservancy Fund plan for your grandchildren’s Vice President climbing future. The Access Fund Mark Kroese, WA–Author & Climber has all the resources to make Activist planned giving easy. Secretary Eric Hobday, UT– Salt Lake Climbers Alliance Treasurer Leslie Brown, WA–Climber Activist Board of Directors Give a planned gift; it is the Conrad Anker, CA–The North Face best way to leave an enduring Chris Archer, CO–Attorney legacy for climbing. Kathleen Beamer, WA–REI Andy Carson, WY–Trad Climber * Stock Ken Cline, CO–Computer Consultant * Bequest Andy Fitz, WA–Asst. Attorney General * Charitable Gift Annuity Charlotte Fox, CO–Ski Patroller * Pooled Income Fund Larry Gustafson, TX–Attorney Pat Jodice, OR–Oregon Cooperative * Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Fish & Wildlife Unit * Charitable Remainder Unitrust Michael Kennedy, CO–Honorary * Lead Trusts Gene Kistler, WV–Blue Ridge Outdoors * Name The Access Fund as a beneficiary in Sam Lightner, Jr.,WY–Climber Activist Kastle Lund, CA–The Boojum Institute your life insurance policy or retirement plan Bob Margulis, WA–Average Climber Reese Martin, CO–Sempra Energy Chris McNamara, CA–SuperTopo, LLC Armando Menocal, WY–Honorary Board Member & Founder Dave Rosenstein, NY–Campmor Kurt Smith, TX–Climber Activist Shannon Stuart Smith, KY–Attorney Jeff Widen, CO–Colorado Environmental Coalition Access Fund Staff Executive Director Sam Davidson. . . . [email protected] Development Director Heather Clark . [email protected]

Access & Acquisitions Director Shawn Tierney. . [email protected] Policy Analyst Jason Keith. . . . [email protected] Publications Director If your gift is $10,000 or more, you may designate John Heisel...... [email protected] it for one of the following categories: Acquisitions, Membership Director Advocacy & Activism, Membership, Conservation, Kerry Cowan. . . . [email protected] Adopt-a-Crag, Education, Climbing Preservation Grants or Unrestricted. For more information on Event Coordinator Kate Cavicchio. . . . [email protected] the Access Fund’s planned giving program, contact Heather Clark, Development Director, Office Manager 303-545-6772 x.100 or [email protected]. Aimee Baker. . . . [email protected]

10 Events Thank You •7/11 Boulder, CO, Kurt Smith Kickin Access For raising awareness and hosting benefits Tour 2002 - Neptune Mountaineering (303) and conservation events: 499-8866 Andrew Jillings and Hamilton College, Wilson’s •7/11 Atlanta, GA, Boat Rock Benefit - Club Eastside Sports, Gainesville Rock Gym, James Eleven 50 (404) 584-2252 •7/13 Gunnison, CO Kurt Smith Kickin DeRoussel and the Tucson Climber’s Association Access 2002 - Serrano Mexican Grill (970) (and his little dog, too), Holly Scerbo and 642-0366 Mountain Sports in Boulder, Royal Robbins, •7/18 Breckenridge, CO Kurt Smith Kickin Scott Glogowski and all involved with the Access 2002 - Mountain Outfitters (970) Taylor’s Falls Clean Up, Brad McLeod and the 453-2201 •7/27 Hill City, SD Kurt Smith Kickin Access Southeastern Climber’s Coalition, Gene Kistler 2002 - Sports & Sylvan Rocks (605) and Water Stone Outdoors, Spencer Victory and 574-2425 his video “One Year, Seven Climbers, a Killer •7/30 Bozeman, MT, Kurt Smith Kickin Spring Break and Some Close Calls.” Access 2002 - Barrel Mountaineering (406) For sponsoring climbing competitions and 582-1335 Access Fund membership promotions: •8/13 Salt Lake City, UT Kurt Smith Kickin Access 2002 – Rockreation (801) 278 - 7473 Christopher Botkins and the University of •9/7 Adopt-a-Crag day. See current event Northern Colorado, Dustin Clements and the listings on page 7. NU Climbing Club, Patrick Hayes and Rock of •9/13 Chicago, IL, International Outdoor Ages Climbery, Luke Mehall and all the good Festival, Peter Johnson (866) 463-1464 old Gunnie boys at Western State, PolyEscapes •9/19 Carbondale, CO Hera Ovarian Cancer Climb for Life, Sean Patrick (970) 963-0817 and all the Climb-a-thon participants, Boulders •9/20 Sedona, AZ, Sedona Ecofest Sport Climbing Center, Arthur Cormier and his (928) 282-4241 ever-committed crew at Rok Haus, Vertical Endeavors in Warrenville and St. Paul, Towson Events Pinnacle University, and Texas A&M University. For presenting slide shows: • $2186 Kurt Smith Kickin Access Summit Canyon Mountaineering, which pro- Tour/Climbers Rendezvous, Water Stone vided a venue for Robbie Williams’ images of Outdoors - Fayetteville, WV exotic climbing around the world, and • $2125 Kurt Smith Kickin Access Mountain Sports in Boulder, where Dan Hare Tour/Sandrock 2002 Cleanup and offered an intimate glimpse into the history of Bouldering, Southeastern Climbers Front Range climbing (and showed lots of Coalition - Atlanta, GA slides of climbers in neon lycra!). • $850 Kurt Smith Kickin Access Tour For inviting Kurt Smith and his Kickin Access 2002, Vertical Ventures – Tampa, FL Tour into their climbing communities: • $817 Taylor Falls Clean Up Day, On the Edge, Rok Haus, X-Treme, Stronghold St Paul – MN Athletic Club, Aiguille Rock Climbing, Stone • $815 Kurt Smith Kickin Access Tour Works Climbing Gym, Vertical Ventures, 2002, Stone Works Climbing Gym, Inc. - Southeasten Climber’s Coalition, and Water Stone Outdoors. Carrollton, TX • $650 Kurt Smith Kickin Access Tour Thanks to our top desert appeal 2002, Aiguille Rock Climbing – and new member contributors Longwood, FL • $600 Kurt Smith Kickin Access Tour $1000 $250 - $499 Susan Sosin 2002, Stronghold Athletic Club – Nicola Hill Bob and Cindy Monnet Columbia, SC John Jinishian • $580 Kurt Smith Kickin Access Tour $500 Thomas Riihimaki 2002, X-TREME Rock Climbing Center - Deidre Byers Laura Schmonsees Miami, FL Charlotte Fox & Reese Martin Elizabeth Sholes Michael Kennedy John Sirois • $505 Kurt Smith Kickin Access Tour Marc Sisko 2002, Rok Haus Indoor Climbing Gym - Daniel Snyder Lafayette, LA Mark Veteto

11 Twin Sisters, Idaho: Yet another climbing area closed or at risk due to historic/cultural significance. The Access Fund has not given up the fight to restore access to the Twin Sisters and will push for this option when the Climbing Management Plan is reviewed in 2003. John Barstow John

The Access Fund, PO Box 17010 NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE Boulder, CO 80308 PAID DENVER, CO Address Service Requested PERMIT NO. 497 your climbing future Vertical Times #47 August 2002