"These mountains are just getting pounded''
You might remember that recent appeal from the state Department of Enivoronmental Conservation for people to consider some of the less-popular hikes in the Adirondacks this fall because of increased hiking traffic on some of the High Peaks... Over at the Times Union, Rick Karlin looks at the big increase in the number people using the trails and the question of how to handle the crowds. [TU]
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Exactly, please stop posting articles like "Getting Started Hiking the High Peaks...".
... said John on Sep 26, 2016 at 12:25 PM | link
@John, I understand the sentiment, but I think there is value in that series. However, I think AOA ABSOLUTELY should be ensuring these issues are identified and called out FRONT AND CENTER at the head of each of those postings. "Enjoy the outdoors responsibly" is a much more effective message than pretending the area doesn't exist.
... said Ed on Sep 26, 2016 at 4:08 PM | link
AOA's articles have highlighted many other areas and trails to hike - probably more in number than the posts specifically about the High Peaks. If anything, you should be complaining to the NYS Division of Tourism or the tourism orgs in Lake Placid.
... said Paul on Sep 27, 2016 at 2:13 PM | link