From Gripped Magazine · Dave Barnes · · 1m 10s
Mount Arapiles Climbing Bans Scaled Back
Parks Victoria reverses 60% climbing ban at Mount Arapiles after seven years of pressure.
In brief
Parks Victoria reverses 60% climbing ban at Mount Arapiles after seven years of pressure. Parks Victoria reduced Mount Arapiles climbing bans from 60% to 2% of routes following seven years of public pressure. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Bans reversed after seven years
Parks Victoria walked back sweeping climbing bans at Mount Arapiles to a token ban covering 2 percent of routes after seven years of public pressure.
Climbing executives forced out
When climbing and walking bans were first proposed in November 2024, Parks Victoria's CEO and executives were forced to step down.
Climber's reaction
Mike Tee, a climber advocating for climbing freedoms, said the ban reduction from 60% to 2% shows progress but Grampians National Park still has over two thirds of routes prohibited.
State election pressure
Parks Victoria announced the compromise ahead of November state elections to align with a new minister expected to balance park user needs.
Grampians still under ban
Climbing and walking bans remain in effect across Grampians National Park, where over two thirds of routes are prohibited.
In short
Parks Victoria reduced Mount Arapiles climbing bans from 60% to 2% of routes following seven years of public pressure.
