Sand Rock regulations

Sand Rock Regulations

Etiquette
Climbers are by nature, easy going social individuals. Local crags offer pleasant conversation as well as challenging climbs. There is the occasional gung ho recluse, who threatens the climbing lifestyle with their thoughtless actions. With the popularity of sport climbing, evidence of retro bolting, or bolt on rappel has become apparent. When establishing a new route please use these guidelines.

I hate to report that there are no restrictions at any crag, it seems to open the door for every loser wannabee to trash the area. Currently there are no regulations concerning climbing here, No permits or fees are required. As a result of the garbage and spray paint it had earned a reputation as the dirtiest place to climb in Alabama. This spurred the Southeastern Climber's Coalition (SCC) to organize annual clean-up work days and boulder competition, the Sand Rock Hoe Down! This event/competition is usually held in the spring. The members of the SCC have done a fantastic job maintaining the area, but as climbers we need to do our part and pack out at least what you bring in. Since the hike in is so short, it is a good place to bring an extra garbage bag and pick up trash throughout your day.

Plea for Responsibility

With the growing popularity of rock climbing, so has the concern about our impact on the environment. With the pressures of an increasing climbing population comes evidence of the frailty of the cliffs. Natural erosion is a fact of life; however the Additional strain climbing has put on the many areas is more apparent. Where greenery flourished, Now paths abound. Piton scaring is evident on many classic climbs, and crag access has become threatened in many states.

The greatest impact has been due to thoughtlessness. Remember your action effect all of us in the long run. We must abandon complacency and self-serving actions, and make An effort to preserve our natural climbing areas.

The following is list of general rules to make the day better for everyone.

DON'T THROUGH ANY OBJECTS OVER THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF, IF YOU KNOCK SOMETHING OVER THE EDGE YELL LOUDLY "ROCK" NO MATTER WHAT THE OBJECT IS.

ALSO USE COMMON SENSE WHEN SETTING ANCHORS FOR TOP ROPE, OR RAPELLING.

YELL "ROPE" LOUDLY WHEN YOU TOSS YOU ROPE DOWN. GIVE THE PEOPLE BELOW A CHANCE TO MOVE.

NEVER ! NEVER ! NEVER ! STEP ON A ROPE, PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND LOOK WHERE YOU ARE WALKING !

REFRAIN FROM USING ROOTS AND SMALL TREES FOR ANCHORS.

USE ESTABLISHED PATHS AND BE CAREFUL OF THE VEGETATION AT THE BASE OF THE CLIMBS.

CLEAN UP ANY OLD TAPE OR GARBAGE (DON'T BE SHY ABOUT PACKING OUT ANY TRASH LAYING AROUND).

I LOVE DOGS, BUT NOT WHEN THEY ARE DISTURBING MY BELAYER - PLEASE MAINATAIN YOUR PET (THIS INCLUDES CLEANING UP THEIR MESS, and keeping fido on a leash).

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