A. Climbing Prohibited: It is unlawful for any unauthorized person to climb any tree or walk, stand or sit upon any monument, fountain, railing, fence or upon any other property not designated or customarily used for the purpose in any park.
B. Rock Climbing:
1. Rock Scrambling: Climbing on a rock formation more than ten feet (10') above the valley floor or base of the rock formation without using proper equipment.
2. Technical Climbing: "Technical climbing" is defined as climbing on a rock formation in parties of two (2) or more using proper equipment, which equipment shall, as a minimum, consist of:
a. A perlon or laid rope specifically designed and manufactured for use in climbing or mountaineering and which meets minimum Union International Alpinist Association standards which standards, as they presently exist or as amended, are hereby incorporated by reference; and
b. Carabiners to clip into the fixed protection (piton previously placed in the rock) or an assortment of artificial chock, stones or pitons to adequately protect the leader's ascent, and allow the climb to be safely seconded.
3. Rock Scrambling Prohibited: Rock scrambling is prohibited in Garden of the Gods Park and North Cheyenne Canyon Park.
4. Technical Climbing Allowed: Technical climbing is allowed in Garden of the Gods Park and North Cheyenne Canyon Park with a permit issued by the Parks Department except in areas posted by the Director as nontechnical climbing areas. (Ord. 89-97; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 18-24)