What You Find Climbers are adventurers. When you climb, give others the same sense of discovery by leaving unique artifacts and features in place. Plants and animals. Trampling vegetation at the base of climbs or removing it from the rock cam be minimized if you are careful.
Vertical walls represent unique biological communities.
Some of the plant and lichen species in cracks and on crags may be quite rare so if at all possible, don't disturb them. Clean only the areas necessary for the ascent. Reduce distrubance to animals. Stress, which results when animals are spooked or are approached too closely, may compromise their ability to survive drought or hard winters. Try to keep all animals from getting human food.