North Cascades National Park 1/28/2020

2. The holder is responsible for ensuring clients dispose of waste properly, particularly in areas of the park complex above snow or organic soil,including providing for a way for the group to pack out human waste if no toilet exists and there is no organic soil in which to dig a cathole. 3. The holder is responsible for adhering to all food storage requirements,above and below treeline,as spelled out by the backcountry permit,in order to ensure that wildlife does not become habituated to humans and their food. 4. Brushing,trimming,or any other activity associated with the removal or destruction of vegetation along the approach routes to climbing camps and routes is prohibited [CFR 36,2.1a]. Guides should expect and be prepared for a higher degree of challenge on climbing routes and other non-designated trail areas,and prepare their clients appropriately. 5. The holder shall submit the following additional information with their annual report:climbing route attempted/summited, camp/bivy location,number in party,date,backcountry permit number for trip. PARK CONDITIONS FOR SPORT CLIMBING Sport climbing activities related to these special conditions include: • Guiding sport climbers in the NPS established Climbing Management Areas(CMAs)in the Skagit Gorge from Newhalem to Diablo in accordance with sport climbing policies outlined in the Ross Lake NRA GMP. • Activities associated with stewardship of CMAs. Additional Requirements: 1. All sport climbing associated with this permit shall be limited to Climbing Management Areas(CMAs)s designated in the Superintendent's Compendium within the Skagit Gorge from Newhalem to Diablo within Ross Lake National Recreation Area. This permit does not allow for any sport climbing elsewhere. 2. All sport climbing authorized under this permit must be in accordance with sport climbing policies outlined in the Ross Lake National Recreation Area General Management Plan which is available at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/documentsList.cfm?projectlD=16940.The policies specific to sport climbing within this document are attached to this permit as Appendix B. 3. The NPS also prohibits intentional physical manipulation of the landscape in CMAs,including scrubbing of lichen,moss,and vegetation; movement of rocks and debris(such as terracing);and harm to cultural resources that exceeds de-minimis impact, in accordance with 36 CFR 2.1(a) Preservation of natural,cultural,and archeological resources and other regulations. PARK CONDITIONS FOR PADDLING Paddling activities related to these special conditions include the use of any non-motorized boat on Gorge, Diablo,and Ross Lakes in Ross Lake National Recreation Area and on Lake Chelan in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. Additional Requirements: 1. A trip leader/guide shall accompany each separate commercially guided trip. 2. Life jackets shall be worn by all boat operators and passengers while on watercraft. 3. No watercraft shall carry more than a safe capacity load,in persons or total weight,taking into consideration water and weather conditions,type of craft,and intended use area. 4. All watercraft used under this authorization shall have self-rescue capabilities. 5. To prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels,Quagga Mussels,and New Zealand Mud Snails,all watercraft that have been used outside of Washington must be thoroughly washed,drained,and allowed to completely dry for at least 5 days prior to launching.The holder must remove all dirt, plant and animal material,and grit from the boat,oars,paddles and propellers,and the holder must drain and dry all live wells,bilge areas or other standing water. PARK CONDITIONS FOR RAFTING This authorization allows the holder to provide the following commercial services within North Cascades National Park Complex, including Ross Lake National Recreation Area and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area: • Guiding rafting/boating tours for the general public within the navigable waters of the Skagit and Stehekin Rivers. • Unattended property at launch and/or take-out sites along the Skagit and Stehekin Rivers. Property including vehicles,trailers, rafts,and equipment may not be left overnight on NPS property except in campsites procured in accordance with campground rules. • Launching and taking out rafts and/or kayaks into and out of the Skagit River or Stehekin River at designated sites. For rafting access on the Skagit River,the holder will launch vessels at the Goodell launch and take out in designated take-out sites.Access to the river from State Route 20 is prohibited at any other location.