To the editor:

Day trippers and out-of-staters who are visiting our valley have no respect for any of the locals, including first responders.

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Drew Young

Amen. These “hikers” who walk up the mountain in sneakers, with no necessary gear, not notifying anyone beforehand, thinking if something happens they’ll just call 911.

One guy recently had Search & Rescue deployed and then left the area where he notified them he would be.

Out local name for these people is “Goofers,” just so you know.....

Also, glad these folks have to pay for their own rescues now. I wonder if they are aware of that?

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