NPS still counting 410 skiers

On Sunday 1/11 I was stupid enough to ski Crystal. Conditions where not very good and weather was lousy.
On one chair ride up I was seated next to a nice young man with BC gear, a very large pack and a NPS uniform. Now despite my dislike of the Park Service and their policies, I always  try and treat the actual individuals with respect.

We chatted and he said he was patrolling the boundary line! When asked directly by me he admitted, very defensively that his job was to count the number of ski tracks leaving the boundary and dropping to 410.
I asked him how many so far he had counted for the year and he said 10!
We wished each other a good day and parted amicably.

It really irks the crap out of me that the NPS is continuing this policy in an attempt to get supporting data to prevent future access to 410 from the Crystal boundary.

Big Brother is watching you and counting your tracks.!!!!!!!

Next pow day, I'm going to go lay some down .

Are 10 enough to tip bolster their case? Good restraint - I had visions of you treating him to an "Un-Vailed" experience - leaving him hanging upside down with only his park badge to hide behind.

What's the NPS justification for this? Is there an 'official' position or other communication between NPS and Crystal explaining the issue?

Past votes, government control of freedom, and what it will ultimately cost all of us.

And the Park Service has the unbelievable nerve to whine about lack of staff and funding, both through their media propaganda outlets and when individuals ask questions! 

Did you hear the one about MRNP sponsoring an unlimited hydroplane?  It'll be called Miss Management...