Let delegation know that wilderness is a bad idea

A reality check is needed for the proposed Scotchman Wilderness. We are constantly told it must be protected, yet we are not told from what. The only real threat is the dramatic increase of hikers to the area, since the publicity began. In the past, you might see someone else on the trail, while now there have been as many as 45 people on the peak at one time. As a result, the peak has become a goat petting zoo and the trail to the namesake peak, closed.

STAN MYERS

Sandpoint

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