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Campfires last night 20-Feb-2011 At 9:03:25 PM will5686

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On 20/02/2011 Gavo wrote:
>Whats the story with people lighting campfires?
>
>A few people were gathered around one on the north side of the campground
>last night and they refused to put it out when someone pointed out to them
>that fires arnt to be had for over 2 months.
>
>I didnt hear it all, I dont believe they were particularly rude or anything,
>but still.. I dont think its right. I would LOVE to have had a fire last
>night, I was freezing my nads off but I didnt because I want that place
>to remain open and available to climbers for as long as possible and we
>are not going to do that without respecting certain guidelines. And thats
>a hell of a one to respect since it will be clear to any Parks rep that
>a fire was had there and I think it just puts us (climbers) in a lesser
>position to hold onto what we have, which as per other threads, is a pretty
>friggin awesome thing!
>
>Rants over. Just wanted to see if Im alone in that thought or not.

Right there with you. That kind of behaviour is selfish and so not on. Even if they don't think they are going to start a bushfire, they are demonstrating a disrespect for sensible rules that threatens the campgrounds (I assume you are talking about the Pines) for everyone else. If only because they will send rangers over more often, consequently need more rangers, and the camp fees are jacked up because of the extra staff.