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Glad the alpine plants are making a comeback. We've had good success with this in the ADKs as well. (Many of the articles about this mix up "extinct" and "extirpated"...)

Thanks, Tim, for the great work!

They bill them in Europe...

And "Accidents" is a good read. I've been climbing rock and ice for 38 years and I read it every year, just to look for the mistake I might make in the future, to help me avoid it.

More power to him! I respect the fact that he's putting his money where his mouth is.

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Hi Mike. You know it's always hard to predict. A lot depends on the weather. HPIC has been filling up by about 7 on nice days; you have a pretty good chance at 6. Connery Pond should be fine, and there's pretty good shoulder overflow parking. I don't think they have installed any "No...

Very true. This applies over here in the ADKs as well. This is another reason why I don't share the hysteria over "too many people on the trails." I have no problem finding quiet whenever I want it. And, I enjoy seeing a bunch of people having fun. In fact, the more carping I hear about "I...

Interesting discussion. There is a broad spectrum between "the only way to manage is to restrict the number of visitors" and "let everyone enjoy the resource, manage to minimize degradation." Probably a common sense position somewhere in between, but most discussions of this end up conflicted...

I had a similar question to the OP after my visits to Yosemite. Many of the management practices seemed so easy and effective, as opposed to the disastrous mismanagement here in my home in the ADKs. I made the effort to contact the NYS DEC, and recommend that they institute some of the...

Solid work. Back when people could think straight, without being afraid that a twitter mob would demonize them. Lots to be thought about here, and some solutions are pretty easy.

Peakbagger, good analysis. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge; you have a lot more power grid knowledge than anyone else here. I agree with your analysis, but not with the conclusion. Two keys: "...a decade ago there was a concerted effort to "starve" New England from getting...

Interesting. Had not seen "gravity storage" before. Cute idea. Basically building an artificial mountain, and then using artificial weights instead of readily available water. I'm sure it works, but it look's like a classic example of "doing it the hard way." I looked around the site; the...

Thanks again, Peakbagger. So, let's get going building the pumped storage facilities. One was just shot down in the Catskills, by the same people that profess to want the grid to work this way.

Thanks, Peakbagger. I'm familiar with the GE debacle. They did get into production, but the batteries were too fragile. And they were never really intended for grid support use (not NEARLY enough energy storage, as with all batteries). These were mostly planned for backup power for cell...

Reality: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumped-storage_hydroelectricity Now if you REALLY WANT intermittent power sources for the grid, go ahead. I have no problem with this. But be ready to tear up large areas of mountainsides for pumped storage facilities. Nothing else is anywhere near...

I'm not a big believer in signs; many people ignore them. But signs like these do make sense, especially if they are large, simple, and clear. I have seen these in other parts of the country as well. (Over here in the Adirondacks, we have forests of unmaintained signs with dozens of lines of...

Exactly. For much of today's population, convenience is a higher priority than cost. If you put obstacles in the way, a good portion of the users will try whatever kind of workaround they can think of (like "stealth" camping). Also, a major element of convenience is being able to "go" on...

It's a smallish lot. 15, maybe 20 if everyone squeezes in? Friday is probably a better bet. Last time I was there was on a Saturday about 4 years ago, and we were the last car to fit at about 8 AM. Folks who have been there more often, or more recently may share more info. Try asking on...

Details for the Town of Keene Shuttle are now up on the Town website, linked above. Details for the DEC "Route 73" shuttle (a separate shuttle system, starts running on 7/9) are here: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/9164.html#Hiker_Shuttles