Dear Editor,
It was with great trepidation that I read your latest online publication regarding the Maligne Lake Ski Club. As a property owner in Jasper, I feel it is my duty to speak up against this 鈥渃lub鈥� of people who seem to think that they have a monopoly on Jasper鈥檚 backcountry. Their arguments smell of hypocrisy as they claim to 鈥渁ppreciate鈥� the wilderness while obviously ignoring the fact their hobby consists of ruining an endangered species鈥� habitat.
I would鈥檝e thought that these 鈥済enerational club members鈥� would rightfully allow the remaining caribou the right of passage. As a part-time resident of Jasper who enjoys making turns on Marmot Basin, I think that these enthusiasts should enjoy our shared passion on the designated trails of Marmot and not ruin the pristine habitat of the majestic caribou.
As a long time Floridian it is remarkable to see the conservation efforts made to recover our alligator population. I think that maybe these club members should visit me down here to see what a true appreciation of the wilderness entails and what a little wise management can achieve with regards to animal population, perhaps the same techniques could be applied (this is called the mirroring and what I use in my own capacity as a Chief Operating Officer).
In closing I would just like to reiterate the flawed thinking that this club is using to try and manipulate the park for their own monetary gains with their case for summer usage.
John Aitken,
Ft. Lauderdale
