I just got this response from Greg

"Austin, Thanks, the guy who wrote on the rock is NOT me, and I was not aware of the writing until after...he was notified as such and is apologetic...trust me, I wasn't happy. Thanks. Greg."

Sounds like Eric is the responsible one. I'm always willing to give people the benefit of the doubt so I'll buy what Greg says unless Eric contradicts him.

This is now my new favorite thread to read.

haha now he is just trying to pin it on his buddy? Sounds like a real winner...

So first off calling these guys out is hilarious but probably not the best way to handle this in the future.

Between all the people on MP who saw this, the people on Alpinist Facebook (is it on supertopo yet?) those guys are probably thinking that it is raining poo.

I would just suggest that next time whoever snaps the photo sends a couple messages on facebook before they post the photo. If they get an apology back and the guys fix it no harm done and the photog can post an edited picture(last names blurred maybe). If the guys are jerks, well then...

Hey Greg, if your reading this and dismissed my FB msg -

I'm writing you because I think you could use some friendly, constructive criticism regarding ethics in the out of doors. This is in response to a picture I viewed of your impromptu summit register on lone peak.

Leave no trace (aka LNT) is a concept you may not be familiar with. Read about it here: www.lnt.org/

Also, the Access Fund is an organization that fights to keep areas like lone peak available for the public's enjoyment. Join and donate the Access Fund to restore your outdoor karma:
www.accessfund.org/site/c.tmL5KhNWLrH/b.4861253/k.BDBB/Home.>>>

Finally, I feel inclined to mention that how you handle the outdoor community's response to your vandalism will be a great indicator of your character. Good luck. Everyone f's up sometimes.

Braden

I love this thread. Please keep us updated if you get any response! And if it's anything less than the perpetrators themselves going up to clean the graffiti, I'd agree that the "management" should get involved.

This is not an access issue. Access will not be restricted because a few idiots tagged Lone Peak. This is about doing the right thing and allowing, or forcing those responsible to go back and clean up after themselves. Maybe they can "tweet" about it.

Shiho, you may be the coolest person I've ever met.
"Unless someone like you cares a whole aweful lot, nothing is going to get better, it's not!" -Sir Lorax.

Alright, folks--there's nothing more to say here... The problem, is resolved. I highly suggest we refrain from any more internet shit-talking; it can only serve to complicate what started out as a rather simple issue, and inviting the climbing community-at-large to take Facebook and Mountainproject pot-shots at these guys ad nauseum is tantamount to middle-school online bullying--do we really think that after the third or fourth nasty message that they'll experience some epiphany and, subsequently, change their entire outlook? And notifying Pleasant Grove? I envy all those out there, the straight-shooters, who pride themselves in always having followed the rules--you all sound like heaps of fun to hang out with... If what a couple of guys you don't even know did offends you so much that you feel it neccessary to keep this up, then, by all means, why not join us in becoming a constructive part of the solution? Meet me at Lone Peak Cirque for our 2nd Annual Labor Day Weekend Clean-up. Disperse a few fire rings in-between routes. Let's share a rope. If there are, indeed, this many people out there who share in my enthusiasm for Wasatch stewardship, then put your money where your mouth is. Walk the walk. I'll see you there.