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Bouldering Ethics?? 2-Jun-2006 At 1:31:54 PM Stuey

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Heres the bouldering '10 Commandments' published by the BMC in the UK:

http://www.thebmc.co.uk/news_det.asp?item_id=808

If its too small to read, it says

1/ No Chipping
2/ No wirebrushing - Use a nylon brush when cleaning holds
3/ Use bouldering mats to reduce ground erosion and vegetation damage
4/ Clean and dry your footwear to reduce rock damage
5/ No Resin (pof)
6/ Minimise chalk use - Brush off any excessive build up
7/ Dry wet holds with a towel or wait for a windy day - No blow torching please
8/ Remove carpet patches or towels - they kill off vegetation and make a mess
9/ Take all litter home and follow the Countryside Code
10/ Leave vegetation in place - No gardening please.

Whilst some of these are UK specific (Countryside Code etc) they all have their place here too. Generally people should think of their behaviour too, in how they come across to landowners and the non-climbing public.