There is that ugly attitude again: I've seen the Sierra, so now it's time to keep all the commoners out.
Agree 100%. If these rules were in place, I wouldn't have had the hut at the summit as my goal after surviving cancer and a hip replacement. Same can be said of several hikers from both sites.
Anyone who's been at the summit, knows the incredible and sometimes spiritual experience many people have at the summit, including survivors, wakes for loved ones and just plain achieving a goal that is one of the only goals you can have that is difficult, but attainable.
Way to go Steve
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