Navigating the Highlining Access Debate
Feb 12, 2024 - 7:42pmSummary: The battle for access to highlining spots is becoming a concern within the community, with some preferring to keep these locations private to enjoy their sport without interference. However, there's a need to address the issue smartly, considering that increased awareness could lead to more frequent shutdowns. Ongoing discussions with key access advocates, such as Jim, Kat, and Ray, aim to facilitate access while educating land managers on the activity and mitigating their concerns. The ultimate goal is not to restrict highliners but to ensure responsible and beneficial use of these areas for all parties involved.Comment: Highline access
Transcript: It's clear that the battle of access and highlining is going to be a big thing. In the sense that it seems like the community now, a lot of people don't want people to know. And I do understand that from the point of view that they wanna enjoy their sport without infringement. And also, it would be really helpful to know these spots. So, with increasing awareness, at some point there is going to be a transition where there is so much awareness that it does get shut down regularly. Potentially, that's potential. And the thing that I care about is that people are able to access. And that's not something for now, but it is something that I wanna have continued discussions with folks who are in the know and who are passionate about access, specifically Jim and Kat and Ray, from what I've heard. And I think that's really important in doing it in a smart way. And doing it in a way that benefits everyone. Ultimately, that's the goal, right? It's not to shut down highliners. It's to educate the land managers of what's going on and how to address their concerns. That's what it's really about.
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