sapblatt
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I had a correspondence with Mike Krautz regarding the break ins. He has given me permission to post his response at VFTT.
His response:
Unfortunately there have been a number of car break-ins at the
trailheads you mention. Five AMC hut crewmembers have had their
vehicles vandalized as well. The AMC is responsible for conservation,
education and recreation in the White Mountain National Forest.
Although these window smashing rascals make adding "vigilante justice"
to that list enticing, we can't. The Forest Service does have several
Law Enforcement officers. I have been in touch with them and passed on
my concerns, and those of our guests. Your comments will be helpful as
we discuss what to do with our partners at the Forest Service. One
option is to leave private vehicles at Pinkham Notch or at the Highland
Center (both have had fewer problems with break-ins) and ride the AMC
shuttle to the trailhead.
If there are any developments, or arrests, I'll let you know.
Regards,
Mike
______________________________
Michael Quist Kautz
Appalachian Mountain Club
Huts Manager
His response:
Unfortunately there have been a number of car break-ins at the
trailheads you mention. Five AMC hut crewmembers have had their
vehicles vandalized as well. The AMC is responsible for conservation,
education and recreation in the White Mountain National Forest.
Although these window smashing rascals make adding "vigilante justice"
to that list enticing, we can't. The Forest Service does have several
Law Enforcement officers. I have been in touch with them and passed on
my concerns, and those of our guests. Your comments will be helpful as
we discuss what to do with our partners at the Forest Service. One
option is to leave private vehicles at Pinkham Notch or at the Highland
Center (both have had fewer problems with break-ins) and ride the AMC
shuttle to the trailhead.
If there are any developments, or arrests, I'll let you know.
Regards,
Mike
______________________________
Michael Quist Kautz
Appalachian Mountain Club
Huts Manager