Climbers warn they cause ice falls and avalanches during summer climbing season-
The usual complaint is that these rouge pilots hurt wildlife. The can also injure or kill mountain climbers Opinion by Jason Robertson. Missoulian.
Ralph Maughan
Dr. Ralph Maughan is professor emeritus of political science at Idaho State University with specialties in natural resource politics, public opinion, interest groups, political parties, voting and elections. Aside from academic publications, he is author or co-author of three hiking/backpacking guides, and he is past President of the Western Watersheds Project and the creator of The Wildlife News.
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This is becoming a chronic problem in Montana and elsewhere. To report these violations in the Rocky Mtn area, call the FAA office in Helena @800-457-9917.
You’ll need the registration number which is located on the fuselage (binoculars needed) and also time and date of the violation.