>>597560Hi Buddy, read the rest of the thread (turns out we're from the same area code,) and while I have no interest in joining that group on FB, I think I can answer a few of your questions.
1. There is a government body responsible for that piece of land, it's part of a longer crest trail and a non-national park.
2. As of two weeks ago (when I last did it,) there are no ropes on that route except on the approach. There are two pitons at the end of the first traverse, and enough places for cams/nuts/pins that bolting it isn't necessary. Consider bringing a light trad rack and single rope along if you need to protect it.
3. A Via Ferrata is a major addition to the route that would undoubtedly be chopped by any number of people, myself included.
4. While your willingness to put time/money into maintaining various routes is appreciated, not doing your research before proposing action will get you into some hot water with other locals (as you found out.) There are stewardship days that happen at the beginning/end of the season run by a few different organizations, maybe start with those.
5. It seems that the person you are quarreling with has a different view of exposure and confidence in selecting appropriate terrain.
6. Don't go too far too fast, it's obvious that you haven't been doing this too long. Maybe consider taking a few courses from the local guiding schools.
7. You're both being shrill, neither of you really know what you're talking about, and nobody involved in that exchange 'won.'
As far as your question for the thread goes, your adversary was putting forth a rude, abrupt, and incomplete mindset that has been used for decades in mountaineering communities around the world. The bottom line is that some areas are simply inappropriate for novices to go without appropriate supervision. If you were hoping to solo your way to a higher level of experience then your chances of running into trouble/dying go up significantly. Humble up.
