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Mountain Ethics Declaration

As amended and approved in Porto 10.10.2009

1. Individual Responsibility

Mountaineers and climbers practice their sport in situations where there is a risk
of accidents and where outside help may not be available. With this in mind, they
engage in this activity at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
The actions of individuals should not endanger those around them nor damage the
environment. For example, the fixing of anchors on new or existing routes cannot
automatically be taken as acceptable.

2. Team Spirit

Members of a team should be prepared to make compromises in order to balance
the needs and abilities of all the group. The climb will invariably be most successful
where the members support and encourage one another.

3. Climbing & Mountaineering Community

Every person we meet in the mountains or on a rock face deserves an equal
measure of respect. Even in remote places and stressful situations, we should
always treat others as we want to be treated ourselves.

4. Visiting Foreign Countries

When we are guests in foreign countries, we should always conduct ourselves
politely and with restraint. We should show consideration to the local people and
their culture – they are our hosts. We should respect local climbing ethics and
style and never drill holes or place bolts where there is a traditional ethic against it
or where no locally established ethics exists. We will respect holy mountains and
other sacred places and always look for ways to benefit and assist local economies
and people. An understanding of foreign cultures is part of a complete climbing
experience.

5. Responsibilities of Mountain Guides and other Leaders

Professional mountain guides, other leaders and members of the groups they lead
should each understand their respective roles and respect the freedoms and rights
of other groups and individuals. In this declaration we recognise the high standards
of practice achieved by the mountain guides’ own professional body.