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www.accessfund.org/display/page/PR/87

i wonder why they don't build some kind of platform over archeological sites. maybe it wouldn't work so well for bouldering where there may be a sit-start, but for other areas where the concern is increased traffic/erosion disturbs artifacts, a small deck at the base of the route would prevent this and still allow climbers to climb. then, when whoever wants to actually do an archeological dig, they can take up the platform and all is ready for them.

the article wrote:Studies conducted by TPWD assert that erosion caused by human activity, including the placement and movement of crash pads, has exposed archeological resources within the soil.

Climbers appear to be assisting in the unearthing of artifacts. That's a good thing, right?

They could give a shit about climbers, and I don't necessarily blame them. I don't see them building anything to allow climbers to continue doing their thing and not harm whatever. Seems, though, a reasonable thing for tourist foot traffic. If no one can go there, what good is it?

These previously covered resources include preserved flora and fauna (emphasis added) remains as well as preserved cultural resources.

Man, that's a pretty low bar to get over in order to close access. Really? There's old plants and bones in the dirt, and when you walk on the dirt, they get exposed? I hope that the reality of what's going on there isn't as bad as this makes it sound.

About a platform, I see two big problems. First is the cost/logistics - maybe the money could be raised and the bureaucratic hurdles covered. Second is the question of whether the bureaucrats actually want a practical solution - that's the one that may be unsolvable.

My take on it, and I'm well aware that mine is the non diplomatic approach is "What the fuck?".

Flora and fauna remains??? What the fuck do you think dirt is? Who the fuck cares?

Someday my old powergel wrappers and Ashtrays cigarette butts will be archaeological remains. The whole fuckin planet should be closed to foot traffic. Who knows what we'll unearth?

Holy shit. People are fuckin retarded.

I think we've been aware of the potential in many areas. It's great the access und continues to work with Hueco State park to keep many areas open. But look around at any crag and you see erosion, discarded tape, circular pull tabs from water jugs, cellophane wrap from paper, used (gag) toilet paper, etc. No one can argue that climbers have no impact.

First, welcome to last week http://www.redriverclimbing.com/viewtopic.php?t=9332

Next, Climbers abused Hueco, broke all the rules, and generally made asses of themselves, to go along with the very, very heavy impact they caused. Sound familiar? Hueco is a bad ass cool place to climb, but it also has some amazing natural and cultural resources. Again, sound familiar? I, personally, like the system they have in place to limit the numbers of people, it makes the experience on the rocks much better then free for all areas like the happy's. And, as per usual, climbers assume their "rights" trump everything else, that they are entitled to climb where ever and when ever they want. The mushroom is bad ass cool, and the might find a good way to re-open it. But, there are still plenty of great problems to do at the park, and there are several other cool boulders that are also closed.

Oh, and I forgot to mention... its just a boulder. Who cares?

512OW wrote:My take on it, and I'm well aware that mine is the non diplomatic approach is "What the fuck?".

Flora and fauna remains??? What the fuck do you think dirt is? Who the fuck cares?

Someday my old powergel wrappers and Ashtrays cigarette butts will be archaeological remains. The whole fuckin planet should be closed to foot traffic. Who knows what we'll unearth?

Holy shit. People are fuckin retarded.

Right on! grave robbin bastards digging up my ancestors better hope I don't see them at it.

lol...sorry wes.....