The Aspen Times
July 23, 2010, John Seipel

I am in favor of the Hidden Gems Wilderness proposal. I think this is a well-thought-out plan and makes sense as we go into the future. Now is the time to set aside this valuable land. I have been a backcountry user most of my life and am convinced people need more of this type of recreation. It is the driving force for the economy in the mountains. It is also a necessity for the animals that habit our land. The Hidden Gems Wilderness proposal appears in large part to be setting aside roadless areas that are buffer zones to our existing wilderness. ...

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