Outdoor Enthusiasm Is Surging. So Is Extreme Weather.

In August I tried to summit Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48, after two days of downpours at the trailhead. More people than ever are heading outdoors. Climate change is making access harder. My essay for @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

"One of his biggest worries is safety: With more visitors and fewer rangers stretched across large parks, search-and-rescue and emergency response have become harder, particularly when several incidents occur at once." www.bloomberg.com/news/article...