These climbers are used to a sterile environment and can run into danger when faced with the outdoor elements. Also, indoor climbers don't necessarily have the same environmental ethics inherent in earlier generations of climbers, according to Ray Dobkin, a climbing instructor from Philadelphia. Last year the Preserve took the first steps to limit climbers, instituting a 350 car limit, after which no more passes are sold. The good news is the massive crowds are limited to weekends. Additionally, Friends of the Shawangunks, a local environmental group, reports heaviest usage during September and October.
Spring is also a popular time.
Climbers can adjust their schedules and try to plan accordingly avoiding more build-up and the risk of more restrictions. Work Outdoors at GORP Jobs Click Here. All rights reserved.