half moon arch

0aj0 · Post by **0aj0** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 11:50 pm

are there any climbs on half moon arch or is it prohibited? i saw some rad looking lines while at chimney top today.

Post by **Jeff** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 12:19 am

Yeah, there are climbs there, but with rappelling recently being closed down I wouldn't suggest climbing there real soon.
i would imagine if the FS is intent on enforcing the rappeling ban, they will be watching that popular spot, and by climbing there, they might REALLY not see much distiction between climbing and rappeling.

You do have a guidebook don't you?

Post by **ynot** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 12:32 am

Theres a fence up under the boulder left of the end of the aproach at Tower.
Anyone seen more fences?

Post by **Jeff** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 12:37 am

Waddya' mean ynot, whats the fence for, to close the trail or keep people off the boulder....?

0aj0 · Post by **0aj0** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 1:13 am

i just looked it up and realized it is in the book. how else can i approach it to climb without rappelling?

Post by **ynot** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 4:44 am

off the boulder.

Post by **Gretchen** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 3:11 pm

Technically Bouldering was out lawed a long time ago! The Cove is an area that in the future will be strictly enforced. Apparently the rock shelters are sensitive areas!

Post by **Wes** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 4:54 pm

I guess that they are starting to really close some of the areas that have been officially off limits since that guide book came out. I believe you can still do the back woods bouldering thing, as long as you don't alter anything or publish. The published problems are kinda a grey area, and it might be best to refrain from bouldering in those areas, or at least keeping a very, very low profile if you chose to. And NOT bouldering anywhere there is a fence or signing.

Wes

Post by **dlewis101** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 7:53 pm

I believe climbing is "closed" on ony arches and also on tower rock. At least I think so.

Post by **Darmo** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 9:09 pm

Dont go to half moon! I went there when rapelling was allowed and it was very filthy. Beer cans and paper and plastic wrappers everywhere. the only good climb I saw had a large turd at the base of it. if you dare go bring a trash bag to help clean up.