Re: Permit gospel per Ranger Sullivan
Doug, I know that public criticism of a person that you are working with is not productive. But "he has the authority to be a lot more unfair but isn't "...
Dick Matthews 2005-03-02 18:28:43 #35260

Re: Permit gospel per Ranger Sullivan
here are the figures: Participants...36,045 total, 524(1.45%) on BSA trips,474(1.32%) on GCFI trips; 1,016(2.82%) on IBP...that's Incidental Business Permit...
doc thomas@futureone.com 2005-03-02 18:14:13 #35259

Re: Permit gospel per Ranger Sullivan
Bob, The system that I would prefer is applying for permits 6 months before the start of the hike. Thus if you wanted a September 13th permit you would...
Dick Matthews 2005-03-02 18:09:50 #35258

Re: Permit gospel per Ranger Sullivan
I am disappointed that people seem to be concerned that NPS staff or rangers have unfair access to hike in Grand Canyon (they're laughing). Or that people...
Doug N 2005-03-02 18:00:29 #35257

Re: Permit gospel per Ranger Sullivan
What the walk up system does is provide a way to almost guarantee that you can get what you want, when you want it, if you are willing to pay the price. That...
Bob Washburn 2005-03-02 17:38:03 #35256

Re: Permit gospel per Ranger Sullivan
Bob, I think that all NPS employees should be able to hike in the canyon anytime they want at no cost. Time in the backcountry makes all NPS employees...
Dick Matthews 2005-03-02 17:31:11 #35255

Re: Permit gospel per Ranger Sullivan
I suspect you are right Dick. Can't recall anyone ever checking my ID at the window but then I haven't been there for awhile either. I believe there is lots...
Bob Marley 2005-03-02 17:01:34 #35254

Re: Permit gospel per Ranger Sullivan
Bob, Does the BIC staff check ID's when the permits are issued? I suspect that you can complete the entire Backcountry Permit Request including the the...
Dick Matthews 2005-03-02 16:38:42 #35253

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