Democratization of access is a noble past time, but how does one prevent the commercial onslaught that follows roads and cars? The environment that is sought to be shared must be destroyed in the name of those unworthy to conquer it.
It is a resource paradox: these activities degrade the very resources upon which they depend. All outdoor activities require pristine natural environments as an integral component of the activity itself, but the activities lead to negative impacts like erosion, pollution, waste generation, and resource consumption.
Democratization of access is a noble past time, but how does one prevent the commercial onslaught that follows roads and cars? The environment that is sought to be shared must be destroyed in the name of those unworthy to conquer it.
It is a resource paradox: these activities degrade the very resources upon which they depend. All outdoor activities require pristine natural environments as an integral component of the activity itself, but the activities lead to negative impacts like erosion, pollution, waste generation, and resource consumption.
The top of Pikes Peak is a literal pile of shit.
There is no apostrophe in Pikes Peak, Longs Peak or any other geographic name. Hasn't been since 1890.