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title: "Trump Stripped 1,200 Indian Creek Climbing Routes from National Monument Protections"
url: "https://climbingbrowser.com/news/1336"
date: "2026-08-01"
source: "Climbing Magazine"
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# Trump Stripped 1,200 Indian Creek Climbing Routes from National Monument Protections

- **Source:** Climbing Magazine
- **Original story:** https://www.climbing.com/news/who-are-the-10-climbers-missing-in-the-broad-peak-avalanche/

## Summary

In a controversial move, former President Trump has removed protections for over 1,200 climbing routes in Indian Creek, a beloved destination for climbers. This decision has sparked outrage among the climbing community, who fear for the future of these iconic routes.


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