The State of Scottish Climbing Issue 25 of The Scottish Mountaineer includes a number of articles looking at the evolving ethics of the sport of climbing in Scotland, and seeking members views on what the future ought to hold. The articles are reproduced here. They include REVISED DRAFTs of the various codes / guidance the MCofS have previously adopted for bolting, summer and winter climbing. Please take time to read the articles and the comments accompanying them and send your considered views on the new draft guidance to the MCofS, using the form at the foot of this page. The Development of Summer and Winter Sport Climbs MCofS National Officer, Kevin Howett, describes the developments which have taken place in the sport in recent years and introduces the draft documents which we would like you to comment on. Climbing on Mars John Watson reflects on the past and considers the future. The Future is Mixed In what direction is climbing in Scotland going, and is it the right one? asks Dave MacLeod Various opinions from leading activists of the climbing community Scottish Sport Climbing - A DRAFT Code of Good Practice Summer Rock Climbing - A DRAFT Code of Good Practice Winter Climbing - A DRAFT Code of Good Practice The initial drafts for discussion. What do you agree and disagree with. Please tell us. the previously agreed codes: Scottish Winter Climbing - A Code of Good Practice The Tyrol Declaration on Mountain Sports - and Scottish Ethics MCofS Policy on Bolting (pdf file) The newly developed Lower Lednock Cliffs. Dismissed by many as a trad venue, now a roadside low level sports venue offering lines in the lower to mid grades. Past bolts 'policy' attempted to restrict such development to cutting edge grades.  YOUR COMMENTS  page 1     page 2     page 3     page 4 Pitch-In

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