02-07-2019, 09:07 PM
"If a Hawaiian tells me that Mauna Kea is sacred to them that causes me no concerns. I can respect that."
Agreed, but shouldn't they tell you before, and not after the fact? If the skiers had broken any laws or ignored any signs then I would say they were being disrespectful and should be "held accountable". Please tell me how they could have possibly known that what they were doing was wrong.
I have skied Mauna Kea several times and there were times when I had to use my "rock skis" because the snow cover was marginal. And I definitely hit rocks and bare spots. After living most of my life here, only now do I find out that what I was doing could be considered disrespectful. I respectfully disagree because I feel that intent is the main ingredient.
The outrage is being misplaced. Instead of chastising the skiers for what they had no way of knowing I think the effort should be toward correcting the situation. Whatever that means.
Agreed, but shouldn't they tell you before, and not after the fact? If the skiers had broken any laws or ignored any signs then I would say they were being disrespectful and should be "held accountable". Please tell me how they could have possibly known that what they were doing was wrong.
I have skied Mauna Kea several times and there were times when I had to use my "rock skis" because the snow cover was marginal. And I definitely hit rocks and bare spots. After living most of my life here, only now do I find out that what I was doing could be considered disrespectful. I respectfully disagree because I feel that intent is the main ingredient.
The outrage is being misplaced. Instead of chastising the skiers for what they had no way of knowing I think the effort should be toward correcting the situation. Whatever that means.