This survey was administered at the Grand Canyon during 1983 and 1984. The form below is just to demonstrate the questions – there is no submit button.
Please consider your last trip to Grand Canyon’s backcountry when answering the following questions.
1. Indicate how satisfying your trip was overall on the scale below.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORST POSSIBLE TRIP | BEST POSSIBLE TRIP |
2. Where did you go on your last backcountry trip into Grand Canyon?
3. Now that you have hiked the Grand Canyon, how satisfied were you? Please rate the following experiences according to how satisfied you were with each. Check one of the responses for each experience. IF ANY EXPERIENCE DID NOT OCCUR, CHECK “DID NOT OCCUR.”
A. Encountering mule or horse riders along the trail.
| SATISFIED | SLIGHTLY SATISFIED | NEUTRAL | SLIGHTLY DISSATISFIED | DISSATISFIED | DID NOT OCCUR | |
B. The amount of litter you saw along the trail.
| SATISFIED | SLIGHTLY SATISFIED | NEUTRAL | SLIGHTLY DISSATISFIED | DISSATISFIED | DID NOT OCCUR | |
C. Encountering other hikers along the trail.
| SATISFIED | SLIGHTLY SATISFIED | NEUTRAL | SLIGHTLY DISSATISFIED | DISSATISFIED | DID NOT OCCUR | |
D. Encountering the number of mule or horse riders you saw along the trail.
| SATISFIED | SLIGHTLY SATISFIED | NEUTRAL | SLIGHTLY DISSATISFIED | DISSATISFIED | DID NOT OCCUR | |
E. The number of aircraft you heard flying over the canyon.
| SATISFIED | SLIGHTLY SATISFIED | NEUTRAL | SLIGHTLY DISSATISFIED | DISSATISFIED | DID NOT OCCUR | |
F. Encountering the number of other hikers you saw on the trail.
| SATISFIED | SLIGHTLY SATISFIED | NEUTRAL | SLIGHTLY DISSATISFIED | DISSATISFIED | DID NOT OCCUR | |
G. The number of aircraft you saw flying over the canyon.
| SATISFIED | SLIGHTLY SATISFIED | NEUTRAL | SLIGHTLY DISSATISFIED | DISSATISFIED | DID NOT OCCUR | |
H. Encountering mule or horse droppings on the trail.
| SATISFIED | SLIGHTLY SATISFIED | NEUTRAL | SLIGHTLY DISSATISFIED | DISSATISFIED | DID NOT OCCUR | |
I. Encountering large groups in the backcountry.
| SATISFIED | SLIGHTLY SATISFIED | NEUTRAL | SLIGHTLY DISSATISFIED | DISSATISFIED | DID NOT OCCUR | |
J. Camping with other groups of hikers.
| SATISFIED | SLIGHTLY SATISFIED | NEUTRAL | SLIGHTLY DISSATISFIED | DISSATISFIED | DID NOT OCCUR | |
K. Having to get a permit for camping in the backcountry.
| SATISFIED | SLIGHTLY SATISFIED | NEUTRAL | SLIGHTLY DISSATISFIED | DISSATISFIED | DID NOT OCCUR | |
L. The amount of litter you saw at the campsites.
| SATISFIED | SLIGHTLY SATISFIED | NEUTRAL | SLIGHTLY DISSATISFIED | DISSATISFIED | DID NOT OCCUR | |
4. Estimate the average number of aircraft you saw or heard during your backcountry trip per day.
5. We would like to know how you feel about various types of aircraft which fly over the Grand Canyon. Please indicate how the following types of aircraft affected your hiking experience in the canyon.
A. Commercial jets
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETTER EXPERIENCE | NO EFFECT | WORSE EXPERIENCE |
B. Helicopters
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETTER EXPERIENCE | NO EFFECT | WORSE EXPERIENCE |
C. Small propeller-driven aircraft
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETTER EXPERIENCE | NO EFFECT | WORSE EXPERIENCE |
6. In your opinion, how should the National Park Service deal with aircraft flying over the Grand Canyon? (Check YES or NO for each item)
| Let aircraft continue as present. | YES | NO |
|---|---|---|
| Manage aircraft by making them fly at higher altitudes. | YES | NO |
| Manage aircraft by closing off certain sections of the Park. | YES | NO |
| Manage aircraft by limiting flight to certain times of the day. | YES | NO |
| Manage aircraft to reduce interference with wildlife resources. | YES | NO |
| Eliminate aircraft from the park. | YES | NO |
| Other (Please specify) |
7. Do you feel aircraft are justified in flying over the backcountry of Grand Canyon for the following reasons? (Check YES or NO for each reason)
| Evacuating people with medical emergencies. | YES | NO |
|---|---|---|
| Flying over the canyon for administrative or management purposes. | YES | NO |
| Upkeep of trails, removing sewage, or other backcountry maintenance. | YES | NO |
| Conducting scientific research. | YES | NO |
| Transporting the handicapped or physically impaired over the canyon. | YES | NO |
| Conducting scenic tours of Grand Canyon. | YES | NO |
| Other (Please specify) |
8. Have you ever flown over Grand Canyon? (Check YES or NO)
| YES | NO |
|---|
IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO QUESTION #8, PLEASE SKIP TO QUESTION ELEVEN.
9. When you flew over Grand Canyon, what type of flight was it?
(Check as many types of flights as are applicable)
| Large jet flight | |
|---|---|
| Commercial air tour in a helicopter | |
| Commercial air tour in a small airplane (fixed wing) | |
| Private aircraft flight | |
| Military flight | |
| Other (Please specify) |
10. Did your flight go into the canyon (below the rim)?
| YES | NO |
|---|
If YES, would you have enjoyed the same flight as much if the aircraft had stayed above the altitude of the rim?
| YES | NO |
|---|
11. Would you be willing to give up the opportunity to see Grand Canyon from the air in order to reduce or eliminate the number of aircraft presently flying over the canyon?
| YES | NO |
|---|
Would you be willing to deny others the same opportunity?
| YES | NO |
|---|
12. We are interested in knowing how much you have participated in backpacking. How many times have you:
| backpacked into Grand Canyon before this trip? | |
|---|---|
| backpacked into Grand Canyon since January, 1976? | |
| visited Grand Canyon before? (not including backpacking trips) | |
| visited Grand Canyon since January, 1976? (not including backpacking trips) | |
| gone on backpacking trips other than Grand Canyon since January, 1982? |
13. The following questions are about you. Your answers will be strictly confidential. This information will help the National Park Service better understand and serve backcountry users.
A. What is your age?
B. Are you:
| MALE | FEMALE |
|---|
C. What is your postal zipcode?
D. If you are from a country other than the United States, what country?
E. Would you consider your permanent residence: (Check one answer)
| RURAL | SUBURBAN | URBAN |
|---|
F. What type of group were you with on this trip?
| IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY | |
|---|---|
| FRIENDS ONLY | |
| FAMILY AND FRIENDS | |
| WITH AN ORGANIZED CLUB OR GROUP | |
| BY YOURSELF | |
| Other (Please specify) |
14. If you felt strongly about aircraft, one way or the other, what are your reasons for feeling this way?
If you have any further comments, or suggestions which you feel would improve the management of Grand Canyon National Park, please feel free to express them below. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR COOPERATION WITH THIS SURVEY!!!!!!!!!
Mi Mayan Hamaca 