Date: August 29, 2007
Contact: Michael Baum, 307-467-5283 x 632
DEVILSTOWER NATIONAL MONUMENTHOSTS ADOPT-A-CRAG EVENT
The National Park Service, with assistance from the Access Fund, is hosting an Adopt-A-Crag workday at Devils Tower National Monument on Sunday September 16th, 2007.
The Access Fund is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment. The organization works in cooperation with climbers, other recreational users, public land managers, and private landowners to promote the responsible use and sound management of climbing resources throughout the United States. The Access Fund encourages an ethic of personal responsibility, self-regulation, strong conservation values, and minimum impact practices among climbers. The Access Fund has been a strong partner in the management of climbing at Devils Tower and a supporter of the June voluntary closure.
The event at Devils Tower on September 16 will include a half day of approach trail work and exotic plant control followed by an open afternoon of cragging/hiking, and a free barbeque supper. The workday will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the climbing ranger office. Bring gloves, a lunch, and climbing gear (optional).
The Access Fund’s 8th Annual Adopt-a-Crag program is presented by Title Sponsor Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), Presenting Sponsor W.L. Gore, and Contributing Sponsor CLIF BAR.
There is no charge for the scheduled activities. In addition, the entrance fee and camping fees will be waived for those participating in the workday. For more information, contact Devils Tower National Monument’s climbing rangers, Michael Baum or Mike Benning at 307-467-5283 ext. 632.
