Originally Posted by
Scott P
My view:
Those who find a canyon on their own can do whatever they want with the beta. This includes keeping it secret, sharing it or choosing to do a show-don’t tell. Even if I do find one on my own, sometimes I don’t share if someone might be sensitive to it.
If someone shows you a canyon or gives you the beta, then you should respect their wishes, IMHO (keep secret, OK to share, show don’t tell, etc.).
Some have asked me to not share canyons (i.e. Boundary) andit didn’t bother me not to share it with anyone for several years (once it was published, it was a moot point). Others have shown me beta on canyons such as Checkerboard and said it’s OK to go hike the canyon, but don’t publish it on the internet (I’ve never had a problem with this either). Still others have shown or went with me on other canyons (such as Cowboy) and just told me to wait until after they published it to share it with anyone.
I don’t think anyone can blame anyone fairly if he/she found a canyon on his/her own and shared.