Unrelated - desk rangers are a necessity because we don't have a minimum IQ requirement to go into the mountains. One of them is necessary.
Yeah, I don't want to lower the employment rate in Bishop, and someone has to sell those Smokey Bears and T-shirts anyway. Some people rely on desk Rangers to plan their entire trip for them. Ever been stuck in line behind that scene? There goes another hour of daylight. Just mail me the piece of paper please. Unless you don't bother with it, eh Burchey. I'm just quoting Laura.
They are finally starting to direct mail permits for Desolation Wilderness through Recreation.gov. Finally. Now if the rest of the Forests and Parks can figure it out...
