The BLM just published their final rule on fixed anchors in BLM Wilderness. From their website:
'The final rule recognizes rock climbing as a legitimate use of BLM-managed Wilderness Areas. Under the rule, rock climbers do not need a permit to climb. Climbers may not, however, use power drills to install permanent fixed anchors. The final rule does not address the issue of installing new, permanent fixed anchors for rock climbing in BLM Wilderness Areas. The BLM has decided to 'reserve' for the future, and therefore postpone for now, any regulatory action on the installation of such anchors.'
For other details, check out
http://www.blm.gov/nhp/news/releases/pages/2000/
pr001214_wilderness.htm.
Rob Gendreau
