Interesting perspective, Glenn. I like your attitude.

Even though many of the trails in the Pacific Northwest are often overcrowded, I also eagerly introduce friends and family to those trails - usually during the week if possible. There's a reason those trails are so popular.

At the same time, I find myself mumbling about the overcrowdedness and most of the time seek out other backcountry venues for my own satisfaction - usu via offtrail access.

Of course most of us have heard the oxymoronic statement "No one goes to that place anymore-it's always too crowded." I've probably said that without realizing it