Climbing Rules Get National Attention

The U.S. Forest Service and Department of the Interior are rolling out a nationwide plan for rock climbing on federal lands, seeking public input to create clear, unified rules after the EXPLORE Act made climbing a legal use of wilderness areas. Climbers are thrilled—current patchwork regulations make it confusing to navigate, but standardized guidelines would boost safety and accessibility for everyone, from weekend warriors to gym owners. With climbing’s popularity surging—over 10 million Americans climbed in 2022—this push for national standards is timely and essential. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7776b62e9c63fab8