Heads-up for forum members who hike and their families

[.455_Hunter]

Sheriff's office warns of sexual predator targeting female hikers in Conifer, Evergreen area

https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/s...evergreen-area

I am surprised this guy hasn't eaten a .38 slug yet, but my perception of what is "prepared" for Front Range hiking differs significantly from the checklist at REI.

[MED]

This place is becoming more of a metro area suburb every day; I can't wait to get my house sold and leave.

[arbol]

Maybe people like the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) will remove their restriction on carrying guns now that the predators are human.

https://www.cmc.org/

-John

[.455_Hunter]

Maybe people like the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) will remove their restriction on carrying guns now that the predators are human.

https://www.cmc.org/

-John

If I attended one of their events, the policies of CMC would have zero impact on whether I carried a defensive weapon. It would be compact and discreet, but it would on my person.

[Mtneer]

The CMC hired a sexual predator, made him CFO and head of HR, then persecuted employees who were his victims. Their trip leaders are truly clueless so even their hikes are dangerous.

https://www.denverpost.com/2022/07/0...un-min-chiang/

[buffalobo]

The CMC hired a sexual predator, made him CFO and head of HR, then persecuted employees who were his victims. Their trip leaders are truly clueless so even their hikes are dangerous.

https://www.denverpost.com/2022/07/0...un-min-chiang/

Link goes to a "Subscriber only" page.

If you're unarmed, you are a victim.

[Doc45]

Not the first time, won't be the last and certainly not limited to Colorado trails. Predators are everywhere. A few years ago there was something similar going on at Lair O' The Bear, can't remember if that asshole was caught or not.

[BPTactical]

I was a long time member of CMC, dating back to when I was in high school.
They were a steaming cesspool of hippies back then.

[eddiememphis]

Link goes to a "Subscriber only" page.

If you're unarmed, you are a victim.

Every Post article hides behind a paywall.

They stink.

I miss the Rocky Mountain News.

[OctopusHighball]

"On Monday, the man confronted a female hiker while masturbating, and then grabbed the victim and tried to rip off her clothing, according to the sheriff’s office."

Well, there's your problem... She shouldn't have been masturbating on the trail.