klk
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cali
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Soledad and Hollister Chambers of Commerce think PNP will generate tourist cash in a way the PNM does not.
yeah, and they're probably correct.
nps designation gives brand recognition which is essential if you are marketing to the white middle-class. the american middle-class wants a recognizable brand: applebees, sheraton, safeway, chipotle, nps.
because of the size of pinnacles, and its proximity to a major metropolitan area, it's probably not unreasonable to expect a substantial increase in both visitation and dollars/day/visitor. if i owned property in the area, i'd probably be pretty happy.
as folks noted above, joshua tree is probably the closest comp. and the rock is almost as bad.
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Bad Climber
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Gee, more people, GREAT! Who are these idiots who see National Park! and instantly choose to go there but would avoid it when labeled National Monument. I don't get it, but that's probably the case.
Anyway, I'm headed to Josh for my first extended trip in many years. I get to introduce a young climber to the place for the first time--gonna be great! I've decided mentoring is one of the best things ever for us old farts who need some kick in the pants and to see the sport with fresh perspective.
See you out there!
BAd
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mtnyoung
Trad climber
Twain Harte, California
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Took a while for you pinns-lovin weirdos!
I bitterly resemble that comment.
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miwuksurfer
Social climber
Mi-Wuk
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Don't worry, Brad. I don't need a refund, I fixed it.
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 2, 2013 - 05:56pm PT
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Back to the press.....
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Who are these idiots who see National Park! and instantly choose to go there but would avoid it when labeled National Monument.
most folks won't do or try anything that isn't brand certified.
just try to find partners for something that isn't on the grid. then watch them line up once it's in a published guidebook.
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mtnyoung
Trad climber
Twain Harte, California
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All right Miwuk, that was a damn good one. Remind me to give you plenty of penalty slack next time I'm belaying you.
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Jan 27, 2013 - 09:03am PT
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Many probably already know but this was signed into law Jan. 10, 2013.
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