No special access issues
The Ridge sector is a developing bouldering sector in the Zoolander bouldering area, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Zoolander is in the zoo, and all visitors must buy the zoo entrance tickets to access the area. The ticket is THB130 for Thai adults and THB350 for foreigners.
To access the area, you will have to drive past the Boy Scout Camp on the road right to the right. Once you see the sign that says it's the end of the zoo's perimeter, the concrete road branches out to a dirt road on the left. At the end of the dirt road is a large parking space. Park there and walk along the ridge of the mountains into a beautiful boulder field.
Khon Kaen Climbing Club (KKCC) maintains access to the Zoolander bouldering area within the zoo. We all understand that access issues are frequently encountered. We have negotiated with and have a good relationship with our host, the zoo organization. Please don’t undermine all our hard work. So, climb safely. Respect your surroundings and other zoo users.
We highly recommend climbers at Zoolander practice standard safety procedures and keep environmental impact to a minimum. Climbing here is a privilege, not a right.
LEAVE NO TRACE
• Stay on trails.
• Keep the forest trash-free. Pack it in. Pack it out.
• Climb on developed boulders following the topo instructions. Please consult KKCC if you want to develop new lines on boulders.
• The nearest restroom is 500 m away. That is the place for action, not the forest. Manage your human waste.
• Respect wildlife. We invade their home to climb.
SAFETY RULES
• Adopt enhanced safety standards when climbing.
• We recommend a minimum of 2 crash pads and one spotter at any time when bouldering.
• Highball boulders (>5 m tall) should be approached with high caution, with lots of pads and spotters.
• Climb in designated areas only. Do not climb on or near animal enclosures.
• If you come by car, please park in designated parking areas only. Do not block traffic.
• Be considerate of other climbers, observers, zoo visitors, and the environment, so that we all can have a good time together.
• Free soloing is strictly PROHIBITED.