by guest » Tue Feb 01, 2022 5:46 pm
Thanks Florian, I guess it was inevitable, to prevent a potential disaster, as has happened before, (including the ranger fall a couple weeks ago).
Bummer for those experienced and capable, because of some who think higher of themselves than their abilities. I wonder if any "outlaws will still climb it, (not suggesting it at all). There's hardly any other area to reach Long Valley, (even if your super fit and experienced with conditions as they are), so I wonder if state park will station someone at the top? Could they ask for your tram ticket, (as annual passes are no longer valid)?
I'm assuming they will reopen it when most of the ice melts. Good time for those who want to train for the whole climb, going to 4k ft. (or higher, as I doubt that section will be watched), and turning around.
Now if someone attempts it, and gets in trouble, could they be charged, if they passed a closed sign?
Is anyone entering the state park, (at 4-5k ft. on a single track in the boonies), supposed to know this anyway, (if they don't pass a sign.
Florian, let us know if a sign appears at the trailhead(s), thanks.
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