The entire Cannon Mountain ski area has long been closed to foot traffic. The Mittersill area is now officially part of Cannon Mountain ski area.Where is the indication that this is a permanant closure? Is it possible that the closure is temporary until the damaged is repaired. Is it also possible that the closure is in order to stop any increased damage by foot travel? Also with the latest hearing has Cannon Mountain not agreed to further discussion going forward on foot travel?
DRED has indicated they're open to the idea of a hiking corridor, but at this time, hiking is still prohibited.
There is something unique about Mt Mittersill--the '30's era Tucker Brook Tr (ungroomed backcountry ski trail) leaves from the top of Mt Mittersill. The closure looks like it may block top access.
See http://www.telemarktips.com/GoodmanFeature.html, http://www.outdoors.org/publications/outdoors/web/backcountry-gem.cfm, and/or http://www.amazon.com/Best-Backcountry-Skiing-Northeast-Classic/dp/1934028142
Doug
Indeed, it does affect the top of Tucker Brook Trail. It was not part of the Cannon ski area until recently, as much of Mittersill was WMNF until the landswap with the state.
Mittersill has long been a popular backcountry destination. The Mittersill lift has not operated this year and no one (outside of employees and friends of employees) has been allowed to skin up or ski down Mittersill either.