North Cascades National Park 1/28/2020

a. The holder's guides and all clients shall comply with Leave No Trace principles as outlined by national standards and the Wilderness Trip Planner,available at any ranger station or via the park's website. A list of the principles is attached to this authorization as Appendix A. b. All refuse must be placed in trash containers or removed and disposed of using acceptable Leave No Trace practices and/or in approved containers. c. Ground disturbance and the collection of natural or cultural materials from the park complex are prohibited. d. Brushing designated trails,campsites,cross country routes, or any other activities associated with the removal or destruction of vegetation,is prohibited. e. In compliance with Section 4(c)of the 1964 Wilderness Act,this authorization does not permit the use of motorized equipment or vehicles or the installation of structures in designated wilderness areas. 4. A list of guides/trip leaders participating in commercial trips in the park complex along with copies of current CPR and First Aid cards for each guide must be submitted to the park complex before the first field trip operations begin in the spring. The holder shall update this list as additional guides are hired. A Food Handlers permit is required if holder and/or guides prepare food for clients. If food is never prepared for clients a letter stating this is required. 5. All fishing and hunting activities require adherence to Washington State law. The holder is responsible for ensuring their clients obtain a valid state fishing/hunting license,are aware of,and adhere to all regulations concerning seasons,gear, and catch. Please consult the current Washington State fishing and hunting regulations pamphlets for information specific to the waters/area of any given trip. 6. Reports:Within sixty(60)days after the end of each calendar year,the holder shall submit the annual Department of Interior Business Permit Survey summarizing the holder's total in-park visitor use for the year and including gross revenues. For the purpose of this report,gross revenues are defined as: The total amount received,realized by,or accruing to the business operator for all sales of goods and services provided by the business operator for payment by cash, barter, or credit pursuant to the privileges granted by the permit. This includes income from subsidiary or other operations located outside of lands administered by the National Park Service to the extent that they support operations authorized by the permit. Gross receipts generated from subsidiary or other operations located outside of the park that do not participate in the provision of the service will not be included in the calculation of revenues generated under this permit. PARK CONDITIONS FOR HIKING Hiking activities related to these special conditions include: • Parking vehicles at designated trailheads during daylight hours. • Day-use hiking(and associated activities completed to assure human health and safety)on all designated trails. • Providing environmental education/instruction within the designated trail and campground network. Additional requirements: 1. The holder and trip leader are responsible for knowing the wilderness boundaries in the park complex. 2. Day hiking trips are authorized only on designated trails,as delineated on the current Wilderness Trip Planner map, available at www.nps.gov/noca or any ranger station. 3. Each separate trip must have a trip leader. 4. All trips shall include a maximum of 12 persons(guides and clients combined)on designated trails. A map of designated trails can be found online at www.nps.gov/noca or by picking up a copy of the Wilderness Trip Planner map,available at any visitor contact station. If the total number of clients and guides exceeds 12,the group must divide into separate groups of 12 or less,each with its own trip leader,and hike on separate trails. Hiking on the same trail at the same time is prohibited. Groups may cross paths travelling in opposite directions,but may not gather together while in the wilderness.