Mount Rainier National Park 2/8/2019

NPS Form 10-930(Rev.03/2016) OMB Control No. 1024-0026 National Park Service Expiration Date 08/31/2016 APPENDIX II WINTER GUIDED DAY AND OVERNIGHT WILDERNESS USE SPECIAL PARK CONDITIONS 1. During the winter season October 1 —May 14,the following restrictions apply to the permits for winter trips. a) Up to 10 day trips and two 5-night trips are allowed. b) No more than 12 people per party(clients and guides). c) 4 clients per guide on glaciers(maximum), 5 clients per guide off glaciers/lower elevation for skiing,snowshoeing,etc. (maximum). d) No use in Commercial Free zones. e) 4 nights per wilderness zone(5 nights allowed at Camp Muir). 2. The SUP holder will secure a National Park Service Wilderness Use Permit for wilderness overnight camping(available at the Longmire Museum during winter or any open Wilderness Information Centers within the park) at the start of each trip. The SUP holder will abide by the rules and regulations therein. The SUP holder must identify itself as a commercial activity using the company name at the time a Wilderness Permit is obtained. The Wilderness Permit must be acquired for each overnight trip. 3. Basic Guide qualifications: As a minimum,the guide(s)will possess a current Wilderness First Responder certification(or equivalent). If the guided group stays within 1 mile from their vehicles,then First Aid and CPR certifications are adequate for the guide(s). The lead guide must possess a Leave No Trace Trainer certificate(or equivalent).Basic avalanche recognition and snow safety awareness needed. 4. The SUP holder will model appropriate Wilderness practices and incorporate appreciation for Wilderness values in their interaction with clients. The SUP holder will be required to abide by and instruct clients in"Leave No Trace"principles in alpine and subalpine environments.This includes training its employees in proper sanitation methods for food,water,waste,and human waste including blue bag use,and ensuring that safe practices are followed. a. Refuse: i. Food waste, rubbish and other refuse MAY NOT BE DISCARDED.All refuse material must be carried out. ii. Liquid garbage will be strained through a fine-mesh screen capable of holding small food particles;the solids will then be placed in garbage bags. The Trip Leader is responsible to ensure that participants properly dispose of refuse. b. Human Waste: It is the responsibility of each party to remove its solid human waste.A human waste carry-out system will accompany all trips.For urine, use areas on the snow or rocks away from campsites and main routes. Groups are required to use restrooms if available. 5. Camping as a group will be restricted to designated wilderness sites or approved glacier areas and climbing camps. Clearing new tent sites on rocky or snow-free areas is prohibited. 6. Chemical/fuel stoves may be used. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed in the wilderness. 7. No cross-country travel on vegetation or soil is permitted(lower approach must occur on designated trails). Walk on snow whenever possible, rather than sensitive emerging vegetation. During snow melt-out,follow marked trails if present. Use rest stops on snow,or durable or established areas. 8. Helmet Use: Guides and clients traveling on glaciers and during activities where rock or icefall is possible will wear protective helmets. 9. Roped Parties: When traveling on glaciers or in other hazardous terrain,guides will travel roped up to a partner(either another guide or a client). Clients must travel roped up to a guide. Guides and clients may un-rope at camps or rest areas on glaciers once the guide has designated a safe area. 10. Emergency Operations Plan: The SUP holder will have an emergency operations plan for Search and Rescue(SAR)and Emergency Medical Services(EMS)incidents in the park. 11. The SUP holder is encouraged to comply with the guidelines of the US Public Health Service for Food, Potable Water, Human Waste,Vector- Borne and Zoonotic Diseases,and Illness Reporting in backcountry operations(www.nps.gov/public_health/index.htm,click on"State Health Departments"on left column). 12. All terms in the SUP holder's application packet are considered to be enforceable under the terms of this permit. 13. Cancellation of trips: SUP holder is responsible to contact the Concessions office at(360)569-6514 or jan_crosetto@nps.gov if cancelling a trip. 4