Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Federal agencies are considering new rules that could affect how rock climbing is managed in wilderness areas across the country. The draft guidance addresses the use of fixed climbing anchors, which climbers use to secure ropes on rock faces. The proposals follow congressional action that recognized climbing and anchor use as an allowable activity in wilderness areas. Supporters say the rules provide clarity for climbers, while critics worry they could lead to greater development in protected public lands.
