Idaho

Access Fund work in Idaho

Communications with climbers from Pocetello and Rexburg concerning climbing on private land and securing permanent climbing access to these resources. (2006)
Advocacy efforts to reopen the Twin Sisters at the City of Rocks including outreach to Idaho climbers, lobbying of Idaho congressional offices, and drafting administrative comments to the National Park Service. (2006)
Continued advocacy efforts to reopen the Twin Sisters at the City of Rocks in Idaho, including several meetings across Idaho with climbers, lobbying Idaho congressional offices, and meetings with the National Park Service at the City of Rocks. (2006)
Toured southern Idaho with Access Fund Policy Director to meet with local climbers, NPS and Congressional staff to discuss the re-opening of the Twin Sisters and the 2006 CIRO CMP revision (2006)
Meetings and other communications with the Idaho Congressional delegation pursuing continued advocacy efforts to reopen the Twin Sisters at the City of Rocks in Idaho, including several meetings across Idaho with climbers, lobbying Idaho congressional offices, and meetings with the National Park Service at the City of Rocks. (2006)
Coordinated with local activist for call-to-actions regarding contacting Idaho Congressional delegation to reconsider the ban on climbing at Twin Sisters (2006)
Meetings with Idaho climbers in Boise and Ketchum and with members of the Idaho congressional delegation in Washington, DC concerning a revision to the climbing management plan at the City of Rocks and the ongoing efforts to reopen the classic Twin Sisters formation to climbing. (2006)
On-going communication and strategizing with Regional Coordinator in Boise regarding approaching land developers about an easement to popular local climbing area (2006)
Communication with Boise Climbers Alliance members about proposed development project that would impact the Black Cliffs. (2005)
Continued communications with the NPS and Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation regarding a possible revision to the climbing management plan at the City of Rocks, ID that may reconsider the current climbing ban on the Twin Sisters formation (2005)
The Access Fund conducted community outreach and drafted administrative comments for Idaho’s Castle Rock State Park’s Master Plan, and issued informational updates regarding the opening of Zone 2 at Castles for new routes using fixed anchors (2005)
Facilitating a workgroup to revise and implement phase II of a climbing management plan at Castle Rocks State Park in Idaho. (2004)
Lobbying in Washington, DC for a revision to the climbing management plan at City of Rocks National Reserve, ID to reopen Twin Sisters. Obtained a Congressional support letter signed by the entire ID delegation in support of multiple use management practices. (2004)
Provided guidance to climbers from: Kootenai Klimbers and writing letter of support regarding climbing management documents and provided comments to a draft MOU between the Kootenai Klimbers and Post Falls City re climbing at Q’emiln Park around Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. (2004)
Provided guidance to climbers from: Boise, Idaho regarding developing bouldering areas in an environmentally responsible way. (2004)
Climbing preservation grants awarded in 2004: Black Cliffs Trail Project, Idaho. Boise Climbers Alliance was awarded a grant to improve climbing access to the Black Cliffs, a local cragging area 15 minutes from downtown Boise. Climbing use has increased over the years, resulting in the proliferation of social trails and serious erosion problems. The BCA will also install several kiosks at key trailheads to inform climbers about the BCA, supporting organizations, the raptor protection plan, and the area’s natural and historic value. (2004)
Opened Castle Rock State Park, ID. Climbing access to this outstanding area is the result of several years of advocacy and political lobbying by the Access Fund and others. Attended opening ceremony, official attendees also included Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne and US Senator Larry Craig. (2003)
Worked with cultural resource consultants to find positive solutions to protect archaeological and historical values at Castle Rock Ranch (ID) (2003)
Drafted administrative comments and related advocacy work on management plans for various public land units across the country, including Castle Rocks State Park (ID) (2003)
Castle Rock State Park, ID. Facilitated a workshop with state park officials, federal agencies and regional climbers and provided comments and other support to develop a climbing management plan for this newly-opened climbing area adjacent to the City of Rocks National Reserve. (2003)
Produced and distributed an interim educational brochure for recreational users of Castle Rocks State Park and adjacent City of Rocks in Idaho. This educational/informational brochure was supported through partnerships with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, The National Park Service, Black Diamond Equipment, Marmot, and The Elephant's Perch. (2003)
Worked with cultural resource consultants to find positive solutions to protect archaeological and historical values at Castle Rock Ranch (ID) (2002)
Lobbied Congress in an effort to expedite the opening of Castle Rock Ranch State Park near City of Rocks, ID. (2002)
Castle Rock Ranch, ID. Worked with state park officials on preliminary aspects of a climbing management plan for this untapped climbing area adjacent to the City of Rocks National Reserve. (2002)