Statement of Non-Liability for Climbing and Fixed Anchors

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Wichita Mountains Climbers Coalition (WMCC), and the WMCC’s Advisory Bolting Committee (ABC) review fixed anchor applications and make recommendations concerning fixed anchors based upon aesthetic and natural resource criteria. The USFWS, WMCC, and ABC make no representations or warranties regarding the safety, reliability or suitability for use of any fixed anchors or other hardware, currently existing or installed in the future, on any climbing route in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (Refuge). Moreover, the USFWS, WMCC, and ABC make no representations or warranties regarding the degree of hazard or danger involved, or lack thereof, on any rock climbing route in the Refuge. Rock climbing is a dangerous activity and the individual climber must personally make all decisions regarding his or her own safety while climbing.