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NPS Form 10-550(Rev. 11/2016) OMB Control No. 1024-0268 <br /> National Park <br /> Service <br /> Expiration Date: 11/15/2019 <br /> ATTACHMENT G <br /> APPLICATION NARRATIVE RESPONSE <br /> Provide in writing the following information (concise responses are appreciated). Required for Single Trip Guides Climbing, <br /> Summer Backpacking,and Winter Use. This does not apply to Special Use Permits in lieu of a CUA. <br /> (1) Resource Protection <br /> (a) The Organic Act created the NPS and subsequently Mount Rainier was designated as wilderness under the <br /> Wilderness Act. Describe the missions established by these two laws and how they apply to Mount Rainier. <br /> (b) Describe the range and extent of cultural and environmental information that the guides will be prepared to share <br /> with clients. <br /> (c) Describe the resource protection measures taken to avoid impacts to ecosystems and other climbers' experiences. <br /> (2)Visitor Safety <br /> (a) Describe your accident prevention program—include safety precautions,procedures,environment assessment and <br /> client assessment. <br /> (b) Describe your ability to safely manage incidents and emergencies that minimize injury, natural resource loss, or <br /> equipment loss. <br /> (3) Relevant Experience <br /> (a) State in detail your company's overall background and experience in the safe operation of guided mountaineering <br /> services. Include experience climbing mountains with climbing conditions similar to those on Mount Rainier. <br /> (b) Does your company have any previous permits to provide guided mountaineering with any public agencies? Have <br /> any permits ever been put on probation, suspended, revoked or denied? <br /> (c) Describe how you expect your employees to act and to interact with other climbers during a guided climb on Mount <br /> Rainier. <br /> Page 21 of 21 <br />