Maintaining and Respecting Access in the Wake of Climbing's Boom.

It's no secret, we all know by now that climbing is booming and that boom is accompanied by greater climber impact and access challenges. This topic might sound like a broken recored to those of us climbing longer than what we can count on five fingers; but, it's worth remembering that climbers who get introduced to the sport indoors and those traveling through and/or visiting a new-to-them crag, might not be aware of access problems, and might need some guidance when it comes to their first visit(s). Although there is often info in guidebooks, topos, facebook pages and written signs, it's not always enough, and the best way to ensure that access and other etiquette and area specific issues are respected is through in person conversation and polite intervention when needed. Calling out climbers on social media that have used the wrong parking place or behaved badly at the crag, after the fact, will never be as impactful as a face to face human exchange. More info on Human waste from the Access Fund.