To the editor: The realm round Waterman Mountain (its true identify) is one I do know fairly properly, having led crews to work on trails within the space. It’s adjoining to the rugged and delightful San Gabriel Wilderness, house to many endangered animals such because the majestic Nelson bighorn sheep. Two latest main fires have devastated this a part of the San Gabriel Mountains, and it’s slowly recovering. (“Partners pitch ‘exclusive’ access to Mt. Waterman ski resort. The Forest Service has concerns,” Nov. 26)
The impacts proposed by the redevelopment of the Mt. Waterman ski space, equivalent to flying helicopters near the mountains and pumping out groundwater to make snow, would additional pressure this fragile atmosphere. The advantage of this revamped resort for just a few wealthy individuals is much out of proportion to the harm it will trigger.
My father skied there within the Nineteen Forties and 50s when snow was extra dependable. Local weather change has drastically modified circumstances to the place it makes little sense to increase native ski operations. Maybe another use may very well be discovered that might have much less of an affect.
Alan Coles, Lengthy Seaside
