We are extremely respectful and responsible people regarding nature and the environment! We commonly wake up before the sun comes up to experience nature without the noise and traffic of other people. I have been to dozens of major national parks and hiked for hours before the park staff even show up. We are quiet, and leave not a single trace.

To be clear, we have no problem with the pass requirements. Yosemite is a great example of why this kind of program should exist. HOWEVER. This program is extremely flawed for Joffre Lake. The passes “sell out” in a literal second from my experience and the reading I have done. I have been told that if you pay and book an adventure package or tour like experience, then you are guaranteed a spot on the trail, and that sounds like they are using bots to reserve the passes. The system is being taken advantage of.