I try to not bash folks that get ‘stuck’. It can happen to anyone. I’ve had to winch myself more than once, I’ve been winched more than once. I’ve had to winch my friends out…it happens.
BUT…From what I’ve read, this Kia situation is just plain dumb & unbelievably poor judgement. Rental car, not what we would call a built 4WD, going the wrong way in the ‘one way section’, etc. Now his plain stupidity is putting a burden on those that want to actually use the trail.
Whatever fine he gets…if any, is well deserved.