Vandalism

A forum that'll feed your need for exploring the limitless adventure possibilities found in "other" places. Post trip reports or ask questions about outdoor adventures beyond the Sierra Nevada here.
Post Reply
User avatar
maverick
Forums Moderator
Forums Moderator
Posts: 11821
Joined: Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:54 pm
Experience: Level 4 Explorer

Vandalism

Post by maverick »

Darn shame!!! http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/14/us/califo ... rk-closed/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Professional Sierra Landscape Photographer

I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.

Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
User avatar
Hobbes
Topix Fanatic
Posts: 1120
Joined: Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:09 am
Experience: N/A
Location: The OC

Re: Vandalism

Post by Hobbes »

maverick wrote:Darn shame!!! http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/14/us/califo ... rk-closed/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
There's no end to the number of jackasses. We were in Zion two weeks ago, and had just finished a hike up to Angel's Landing:

Image

We decided to take the shuttle up the end of the canyon (Temple of Sinawava) and cool our jets. We're setting there by the edge of the Virgin river when a small herd of deer decide to come down for a drink on the other side. Ahhh, nature at its finest, no?

Wrong. Out of nowhere, some idiot teenager charges across the river, stumbling/slipping/falling on the rocks, but manages to rustle the deer and they take off. But wait, it gets better: once on the other side, he decides to trample through the undergrowth on the other side, further chasing & scattering the deer. WTF?

All the time his parents/friends (couldn't really determine) were either laughing or applauding. About the only good thing about the episode is between the rocks and thorny bracken, he was pretty scratched up, so who knows if any lessons were learned?

Actually, my son had a some good takeaway moments as well. He was pretty stoked about doing Angel's Landing, in addition to a big part of the Bright Angel a few days later in the Grand Cyn. So he's experiencing firsthand the difference between those who take the effort to achieve certain things vs others who may not have a proper regard for these kinds of environments.
User avatar
BSquared
Founding Member
Posts: 958
Joined: Tue Nov 01, 2005 3:31 pm
Experience: Level 3 Backpacker
Location: Jericho, VT

Re: Vandalism

Post by BSquared »

So, I can't resist telling a story about audio "vandalism" and a brilliant response to it.

Many years ago in midsummer, some friends/colleagues and I had just finished making some plant measurements off Tioga road a little east of the pass and had driven up to the pass and hiked a few hundred yards north and above the road to watch the sunset and eat some dinner. It was quiet and stunningly beautiful. We were entranced. Just at dusk, a carload of teenagers arrived below us from the east side, and they got out and started shouting obscenities, presumably to hear the echo. Yuck! My friend—a man of many talents—quietly said, "maybe I'll give them a little yodel," and proceeded to let out this outrageously loud classic western yodel! It echoed from the mountains for what seemed like several minutes. Shocked into total silence (though I thought I might have heard a soft "holy sh*t!"), the kids got back into their car and crept off down the road.

Nicely done.
—B²
User avatar
schmalz
Topix Expert
Posts: 588
Joined: Fri May 07, 2010 9:18 am
Experience: Level 4 Explorer
Location: Altadena, CA
Contact:

Re: Vandalism

Post by schmalz »

This story saddens me but unfortunately it does not come as a surprise. I see litter and tagging all over the place in socal trails. There is something about the younger culture here that is not exactly the most respectful towards nature.
http://CaliTrails.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://facebook.com/calitrails" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 34 guests