Fixed Hardware Application Process
The fixed hardware application process was born of a written understanding between the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks Department (OSMP) and the Flatirons Climbing Council (FCC). The goal of the application process is to demonstrate to OSMP, in a mutually beneficial fashion, that the climbing community is interested and responsibly motivated to encourage climbing in the Flatirons.
In addition to the more apparent issues associated with fixed hardware on vertical terrain the Fixed Hardware Review Committee (FHRC) is obligated to consider the horizontal. Special attention is given to such variables as: 1) the ability to access a route from an existing trail and 2) the availability of an appropriate staging area that will not damage flora nor require grooming.
Applications may be submitted online
or paper forms may be obtained at local gyms or shops. Applications are due the Friday of the second week in February for the spring cycle and August for the fall cycle. Exact dates will be announced by the FHRC
Upon receipt of an application, a member of the FHRC shall work closely with the applicant to thoroughly prepare the proposal for public comment. A public meeting will be held to discuss the proposed hardware and then a vote is taken as to whether or not the application should be approved. The FHRC shall have four votes and the collective public in attendance shall have one vote. A minimum of three votes is needed for approval. The recommendation is then sent to OSMP for their final decision.
Questions on the process may be directed to the FHRC via our online contact
form.
NOTE: This process is for adding new fixed hardware to an existing or new route. Check here for details about replacing old or worn fixed hardware on established routes.
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