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 option to shield this fragile wilderness till now we have an administration that can correctly fulfill the mission of the Wilderness Act to guard wilderness, together with managing the influence of recreation.
As was described within the article, the Enchantments wilderness is being destroyed by throngs of hikers who haven’t any idea of “depart no hint.”
I salute all of the volunteers who’re attempting to deal with the trash on the paths. And I salute the Chelan County sheriff for suggesting the county shut the highway that accesses the trailheads to the Enchantments.
Druscilla Keenan, Seattle
