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Mt Arapiles development plans 19-Oct-2010 At 4:43:22 PM ZERO

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On 19/10/2010 One Day Hero wrote:

People who are trying to popularise climbing
>in australia for their own financial gain are utter scum! Try to torpedo
>their 'enterprises' at every opportunity.

Okay, so you should be the first to be banned from Arapiles..
You must spend your climbing life soloing up unexplored areas, as you seem to spurn all forms of development.

Should we torpedo gear manufacturers? We only have good gear because there is a big enough global climbing market.
And should we decry those commercial operators who put lots of their own time into advocating access, or improving facilities (eg. upgrading the Pharos Gully track)?
what about those who teach people to climb in a safe and responsible manner?

The more popular the activity the stronger the political potential to be heard.