mavs00
New member
I quick message of support to Pin Pin.
Some people may not realize this, but if one were reading the rude, stupid and silly comments that are so mean in nature posted about them in the Trai Conditions, one might be tempted to "just stop posting stuff". Especially someone with your experience and esteem. You don't need us after all.
The simple truth is, and the main point of my posting is, WE NEED YOUR VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS more then you may know. For those that don't know, Pin Pin is one of the most traveled Adirondack winter hikers, and his information, which he gives freely, is extremely valuable to the hiking community. The fact that he delivers it in his quirky (and lovable) manner, is secondary.
Let's face it, the peaks are more and more accessible in winter then ever. Which means more and more hikers with LESS EXPERIENCE are heading out there (I include myself). Many of us check "conditions" here before heading out. By having GOOD, RELIABLE and REASONABLY RECENT conditions, we can better prepare ourselves to meet the challenges we face, or even alter our plans based on what we are likely to find out there. This, I'm almost certain, increases overall safety during this most difficult time for hiking. It's never been more apparent than this winter as conditions have been so changeable and each day seems to gives us something different. I've personally depended on such information a few times this winter, as have many others, not to mention followed path broken out by you.
So for Pin Pin, and all you others that regularly post quality trail conditions, THANK YOU for so selflessly taking the time to keep the rest of us informed. For those that feel the need to berate and be mean or whatever other reason you have, keep your thoughts and comments to yourself. The OVERWHELMING majority of this online community (and any for that matter) depends on the graciousness of "people with the right information" (like Pin Pin) to share it with the rest of us.
I don't mean to rant, but I just know that if he (or any of the other regulars) just decides to say "to hell with em", we'd all be the poorer for it.
Some people may not realize this, but if one were reading the rude, stupid and silly comments that are so mean in nature posted about them in the Trai Conditions, one might be tempted to "just stop posting stuff". Especially someone with your experience and esteem. You don't need us after all.
The simple truth is, and the main point of my posting is, WE NEED YOUR VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS more then you may know. For those that don't know, Pin Pin is one of the most traveled Adirondack winter hikers, and his information, which he gives freely, is extremely valuable to the hiking community. The fact that he delivers it in his quirky (and lovable) manner, is secondary.
Let's face it, the peaks are more and more accessible in winter then ever. Which means more and more hikers with LESS EXPERIENCE are heading out there (I include myself). Many of us check "conditions" here before heading out. By having GOOD, RELIABLE and REASONABLY RECENT conditions, we can better prepare ourselves to meet the challenges we face, or even alter our plans based on what we are likely to find out there. This, I'm almost certain, increases overall safety during this most difficult time for hiking. It's never been more apparent than this winter as conditions have been so changeable and each day seems to gives us something different. I've personally depended on such information a few times this winter, as have many others, not to mention followed path broken out by you.
So for Pin Pin, and all you others that regularly post quality trail conditions, THANK YOU for so selflessly taking the time to keep the rest of us informed. For those that feel the need to berate and be mean or whatever other reason you have, keep your thoughts and comments to yourself. The OVERWHELMING majority of this online community (and any for that matter) depends on the graciousness of "people with the right information" (like Pin Pin) to share it with the rest of us.
I don't mean to rant, but I just know that if he (or any of the other regulars) just decides to say "to hell with em", we'd all be the poorer for it.
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incident it's great to see the "family" rally behind one of its beloved members. 
