Department of Interior National Park Service 7/12/2017

Ciit '1,k11 ia;ri.:�t :.(1?mun(1� Jcnrec park management maintains a"temporary anchors only"policy. This asks that climbers do not place bolts (even hand drilled) and continue using temporary or removable anchors for belay and rappel stations. If leaving webbing for a rappel anchor, pack out ratty webbing so that the webbing does not accumulate. 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. 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,