+1wildlobo71 wrote:There's an exclusivity that permeates with many people on this website that the summit experience is for hikers alone, not those in cars. They forgive people who claim to have "summited" Pikes Peak and Mt. Evans by vehicle, but wish to relegate 4WD recreation to places they aren't at and won't be at. When a vehicle enters the realm they feel is sacred to their enjoyment - especially when it sticks out in such an obvious manner as this does - it's an easy target for them to ridicule.upndown wrote:(I know it is more of a trail than a road, but it is designated as a 4wd road) For whatever reason, this one has people armed with tar and feathers.
I could not have said it any better myself...as I proved with my blathering rants yesterday...but this is exactly the point I was trying to convey. I may have come across as "scolding" which I admit to...I get pretty fired up when double standards are played.
Agreed.BillMiddlebrook wrote:I think the biggest problem with this incident, and ones like it in the past, is that he went BEYOND the road and tried driving up a trail. Many hikers probably wouldn't have given it much thought if the vehicle was seen on the road.
While I think that would it would suck to be hiking up to the summit of Evans and get passed by a motorbike, if that trail was designated on a map as open to motor vehicles, I would not hold it against them.BillMiddlebrook wrote:It would be kinda like someone driving their motorcycle up the Mt. Evans road and then saying "Hey, I'll just ride up this trail to get to the top!" The more that I think about it, it may have already been done.