I remember backpacking all over the Sierra in the 1970s. We would hike for days and not see another person. We didn't expect anyone to save us if things went south. What a different time it was.
I fully support efforts to minimize overcrowding in parks. I've been to parks pre-covid when it was absolutely miserable because there were way too many visitors. Just because visitor volumes were higher in the past does not mean those volumes were optimal.
Agreed. I was at Acadia, pre covid, and it turned out to be the busiest in the history of the park. It was miserable. People were parking on both sides of a road where parking was not allowed, which significantly impeded traffic. I saw 3 separate car accidents that day - 1 car had to be pulled out of a ditch. There was nothing fun or relaxing day and it was the absolute worst day of our week long trip to an amazing place.
These news updates are really great, i can only catch so much and your analysis helps. Thanks for covering the difficulty of social or crowd-developed resources for quality and trusted information. I've helped out a few dozen people on trail in places where they were extended past their experience or expectations-no judgement of the people, just a recognition that we all need better information for our planning. As for the Parks claiming rising visitor numbers for restricted permits, that tracks with the time needed for governmental processes. The Parks saw the rise, did a year or two of research on where and when, did public outreach for another year or two on what is/not acceptable, spent another year finalizing a report and getting approvals-and now it's five or six years later being implemented long after the bubble has burst! But, really, these are probably good practices to start since it's likely to continue growing. My belief is the more we have people outdoors, the more they will cherish and respect our shared outdoors.
Was in Utah last weekend. They have timed entry on local hikes near Provo. Like if OC did timed entry on Black Star. I suppose it’s either that or raise the price of a parking pass, but dang. I’m getting skunked by all these lotteries. And who is nabbing all the Kearsarge Pass permits at 7:00:01, ahead of me? Trying to make vacation plans when it’s impossible to get a permit 😡
We can't wait to have you on the live podcast panel for our 4 Year Anniversary! It's going to be a truly special outdoor community gathering. Sat, April 6th can't come soon enough :)
thanks for the hint on the free parks passes! I'm going to contact my local library and save $200! The Starlink to Cell may help reduce Garmin's monthly fees by adding competition. Now all we need is the ATT system added on, and some good SAR insurance .... see you in Glendale April 6.
Park websites are a source of some useful information and must be checked but just like an FAA aviation weather brief for pilots you can quickly be surprised if they are your only source.
Here in Canada our Prime Minister made National Park access free one year. It was the worst year I have ever seen in the Parks. I had to not go that year. Limited Access is the only way.
It looks Google will introduce very soon, SOS over satellite on its last Pixels phone. A very similar service as Apple. probably within next software update
Thanks, looking forward to hearing more about satellites and Android phones.
Thank you for sharing your experience and ideas. Just today I turned around on a solo day hike because of a different feeling I had.
Always love these. Clear, concise and packed with information that could easily fly under the radar.
thank you!
Great job informing us on some important issues and even giving your take on them without getting too political!
I remember backpacking all over the Sierra in the 1970s. We would hike for days and not see another person. We didn't expect anyone to save us if things went south. What a different time it was.
I fully support efforts to minimize overcrowding in parks. I've been to parks pre-covid when it was absolutely miserable because there were way too many visitors. Just because visitor volumes were higher in the past does not mean those volumes were optimal.
Agreed. I was at Acadia, pre covid, and it turned out to be the busiest in the history of the park. It was miserable. People were parking on both sides of a road where parking was not allowed, which significantly impeded traffic. I saw 3 separate car accidents that day - 1 car had to be pulled out of a ditch. There was nothing fun or relaxing day and it was the absolute worst day of our week long trip to an amazing place.
These news updates are really great, i can only catch so much and your analysis helps.
Thanks for covering the difficulty of social or crowd-developed resources for quality and trusted information. I've helped out a few dozen people on trail in places where they were extended past their experience or expectations-no judgement of the people, just a recognition that we all need better information for our planning.
As for the Parks claiming rising visitor numbers for restricted permits, that tracks with the time needed for governmental processes. The Parks saw the rise, did a year or two of research on where and when, did public outreach for another year or two on what is/not acceptable, spent another year finalizing a report and getting approvals-and now it's five or six years later being implemented long after the bubble has burst! But, really, these are probably good practices to start since it's likely to continue growing. My belief is the more we have people outdoors, the more they will cherish and respect our shared outdoors.
Good advice. Thanks
Many thanks for the Starlink direct to cell with android update. I live in NM, and we have LOTS of dead zones in our northern mountains.
Another really informative video, I wish you were living in Europe. You are one of the best to tell your stories. Hope you will keep on going. Thanks.
Big thank you!
Thanks for the great information..
Excellent & informative.
Was in Utah last weekend. They have timed entry on local hikes near Provo. Like if OC did timed entry on Black Star. I suppose it’s either that or raise the price of a parking pass, but dang.
I’m getting skunked by all these lotteries. And who is nabbing all the Kearsarge Pass permits at 7:00:01, ahead of me?
Trying to make vacation plans when it’s impossible to get a permit 😡
illegals gotta hike too bro!
Yes! Same question about the permits. I tried two days in a row and was skunked. Very frustrating.
I tried 3 weeks in a row.
We can't wait to have you on the live podcast panel for our 4 Year Anniversary! It's going to be a truly special outdoor community gathering. Sat, April 6th can't come soon enough :)
thanks for the hint on the free parks passes! I'm going to contact my local library and save $200! The Starlink to Cell may help reduce Garmin's monthly fees by adding competition. Now all we need is the ATT system added on, and some good SAR insurance .... see you in Glendale April 6.
I'm stoked to hear about the possibility of Android satellite phones and Starlink.
Park websites are a source of some useful information and must be checked but just like an FAA aviation weather brief for pilots you can quickly be surprised if they are your only source.
What are the updates on the Motorola Defy and the bankruptcy between it and its parent company
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Here in Canada our Prime Minister made National Park access free one year. It was the worst year I have ever seen in the Parks. I had to not go that year. Limited Access is the only way.
Fewer people are going probably because money grubbing Aramark price gouges in the parks.
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It looks Google will introduce very soon, SOS over satellite on its last Pixels phone. A very similar service as Apple. probably within next software update