Re: “The Enchantments face dire conditions amid staffing shortage” (Aug. 12, Open air):
I’m a longtime hiker and as soon as backpacked into the Enchantments within the Nineties. I firmly imagine closing the Enchantments to hikers is the one and finest solution to defend this fragile wilderness till we’ve an administration that can correctly fulfill the mission of the Wilderness Act to guard wilderness, together with managing the impression of recreation.
As was described within the article, the Enchantments wilderness is being destroyed by throngs of hikers who haven’t any idea of “go away no hint.”
I salute all of the volunteers who’re making an attempt to deal with the trash on the paths. And I salute the Chelan County sheriff for suggesting the county shut the street that accesses the trailheads to the Enchantments.
Druscilla Keenan, Seattle
