Have you ever dropped a stone in the water and noticed the circular waves that are created? This is a natural phenomenon called “Precession.” What I have witnessed all around the world is a complete lack of regard for other people by the hiking community. In Patagonia when we pass other hikers on the trail we shout “Hola” and other friendly greetings but thats about as far as it goes. At sunrise photographers and hikers make the pilgrimage up to the Towers of Torres del Paine to bring in the day and what should be a beautiful moment is ruined by the imbeciles that scramble up the steep and dangerous wall sending car size boulders down onto the people around the lake. Inspired by so called professional photographers and the comp stompers that follow them. Each of us exists within this tapestry. Thoughts and actions are like stones dropped in a pond and they create ripples that travel outward. Everything we do and think affects the people in our lives and their reactions in turn affect others. The choices you make have far-reaching consequences. Each of us carries within us the capacity to change the world in small ways for better or worse. To anyone out on the trails, use a little common sense and obey the signs. Whats the price of that epic landscape or selfie. Image from Lake Pehoe captured without risking others.
