Wednesday February 23, 2022

Local climbers are working on restoring several handholds in the Big Bend Bouldering Area after a petroleum-based grease was smeared into them. “Someone…literally smeared it like you would spread cream cheese on a bagel over these holds,” said Friends of Indian Creek board member Lisa Hathaway. The group and others are carefully working on restoring the fragile sandstone sites. The BLM is currently offering up to $1,000 for information leading to the identification of those responsible for the vandalism. Plus, our radio partners report on the evolution of Coal Basin from mining to mountain bikes.

// Show Notes //

Photo: A handwritten note from local climbers urging others to avoid recreating on recently vandalized sites. Locals estimate it will take several more weeks to restore certain handholds after grease was found smeared into them.

// Big Bend Bouldering Area Vandalism
// Local BLM Tipline: 435-259-2131
// The BLM is currently offering up to $1,000 for information leading to the identification and conviction of those responsible for greasing the handholds at the Big Bend Bouldering Area

// Friends of Indian Creek
https://friendsofindiancreek.wordpress.com

// KDNK: From tragic history to mountain bike park, Coal Basin continues to evolve – and surprise
https://www.kdnk.org/2022-02-10/from-tragic-history-to-mountain-bike-park-coal-basin-continues-to-evolve-and-surprise