NYBRAD
New member
Hello all,
I haven't posted in some time, but the discussion over the ADK Lodge proposal has led me to thinking
I see more people on the trails these days than ever, especially in winter.
If indeed it is true, why? What has led to the decline in memberships and visitors to the centers?
Is it the economy? It seems that every Tom Dick and Harry have a $300.00 pair of snowshoes, $400.00 tent and a Goretex jacket that costs as much as a new pair of skis these days.
Has rock&ice climbing, backcounty skiing, and other outdoor sports "claimed" would be hikers and canadates for memberships.
Is it that the centers are old and not as inviting anymore?
Is gear better now, do people want to camp outside and have more of a wilderness experience?
Do we have different views on how the wilderness should be used or developed that are different from the ones the Clubs have had in the past.
Do we see the Clubs changing their standards to meet their goals and agendas?
Any thoughts on why such a decline in membership growth?
I'll hang up and listen..................
I haven't posted in some time, but the discussion over the ADK Lodge proposal has led me to thinking
I see more people on the trails these days than ever, especially in winter.
If indeed it is true, why? What has led to the decline in memberships and visitors to the centers?
Is it the economy? It seems that every Tom Dick and Harry have a $300.00 pair of snowshoes, $400.00 tent and a Goretex jacket that costs as much as a new pair of skis these days.
Has rock&ice climbing, backcounty skiing, and other outdoor sports "claimed" would be hikers and canadates for memberships.
Is it that the centers are old and not as inviting anymore?
Is gear better now, do people want to camp outside and have more of a wilderness experience?
Do we have different views on how the wilderness should be used or developed that are different from the ones the Clubs have had in the past.
Do we see the Clubs changing their standards to meet their goals and agendas?
Any thoughts on why such a decline in membership growth?
I'll hang up and listen..................
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