I don’t think you understand the concept of the NPS. It’s not for locals, it’s for the country, and the whole country contributes to its survival via Federal Taxes. In fact, they probably contribute a lot more to the parks than the Bishop poors who make $50k per year? So I’ll hike whenever the hell I want. Don’t act like hiking is any different than any street in the country. People passing by each other.
I don't think you understand the concept of the NPS either. When a park is closed, you cannot hike there legally. Break the rules and you will be escorted out and fined.
Besides, "the Bishop poors who make $50k per year" include restaurant/hotel workers, park rangers, police officers and SAR - people who work hard so everyone can enjoy the mountains. Have some fu..ing respect.
