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Garry Oye - Mt. Whitney Case Study
The document outlines the historical perspective, lessons learned, and future direction for the management of Mt. Whitney, highlighting its significant milestones and visitor engagement over the years. Key takeaways include the importance of stewardship, visitor accountability, and the need for interagency cooperation to address challenges such as wilderness preservation and visitor capacity. Future initiatives aim to enhance the visitor experience while emphasizing safety and environmental protection.
Garry Oye - Mt. Whitney Case Study
- 1. Mt. Whitney CaseStudyMt. Whitney Case Study Garry Oye, NPS Washington DCGarry Oye, NPS Washington DC Chief of Wilderness Stewardship & Recreation ManagementChief of Wilderness Stewardship & Recreation Management Brian Spitek, FS Inyo National ForestBrian Spitek, FS Inyo National Forest Wilderness RangerWilderness Ranger
- 2. Mt. WhitneyMt. Whitney Historical PerspectiveHistorical Perspective Lessons LearnedLessons Learned Future DirectionFuture Direction
- 11. Historical PerspectiveHistorical Perspective 18731873 First AscentFirst Ascent 19041904 Trail CompletedTrail Completed 1930s1930s Whitney Portal DevelopmentWhitney Portal Development 19641964 Wilderness ActWilderness Act 1970s1970s Backpacking BoomBackpacking Boom
- 12. Limited Entry QuotasLimitedEntry Quotas 19741974 75 people per day75 people per day 20012001 Whitney TrailWhitney Trail (100 day and 60 overnight)(100 day and 60 overnight) North Fork Lone PineNorth Fork Lone Pine (15 overnight)(15 overnight) Trail Crest ExitTrail Crest Exit (25 per day)(25 per day)
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- 16. Lessons LearnedLessons Learned Visitors want to do the Right ThingVisitors want to do the Right Thing Good Fences don’t always makeGood Fences don’t always make good neighborsgood neighbors No such thing as a free lunchNo such thing as a free lunch The time is never right for changeThe time is never right for change
- 17. Visitors want todo the right thing.Visitors want to do the right thing. Each year visitors pack out over 3 tons of human waste.
- 18. Good NeighborsGood Neighbors Sequoia & Kings Canyon NationalSequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksParks Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park InteragencyInteragency Coordination/CooperationCoordination/Cooperation
- 19. Trail Crest Exits2007: Average Visitors per Day 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 M ay June July August Septem ber O ctober From YOSE From SEKI From Inyo
- 20. No Free LunchNoFree Lunch ReservationsReservations PermitsPermits WAG bagsWAG bags ToiletsToilets User FeesUser Fees
- 21. Time is NeverRightTime is Never Right Need for ChangeNeed for Change Courage and LeadershipCourage and Leadership Public Notice & Public InvolvementPublic Notice & Public Involvement
- 22. Future DirectionFuture Direction Create a New Whitney ExperienceCreate a New Whitney Experience Personal choice and responsibilityPersonal choice and responsibility – Safety and Resource ProtectionSafety and Resource Protection TransitTransit – Portal Parking Lot to Portal VillagePortal Parking Lot to Portal Village – Bears in wilderness, not carsBears in wilderness, not cars – Cars in Valley, not at destinationCars in Valley, not at destination Pulses of UsePulses of Use
- 25. A new dayfor Whitney