Having the right equipment apparently does not replace common sense.
http://www.berlindailysun.com/newsx...-hiker-who-ignored-advice-likely-to-be-billed
http://www.berlindailysun.com/newsx...-hiker-who-ignored-advice-likely-to-be-billed
Having the right equipment apparently does not replace common sense.
http://www.berlindailysun.com/newsx...-hiker-who-ignored-advice-likely-to-be-billed
Way too little info given to pass judgement. But this is the internet ...
Way too little info given to pass judgement. But this is the internet ...
I wonder if he was attempting a Pemi loop.
That's what I wonder. Can't get the tent together, screw it, back out to the road (in like an hour), maybe run the heater in the car for a bit, sleep in the car. Bad night but learning experience, no harm no foul. If you can't get everything packed up in the dark, leave it and come back to retrieve the next day, sucks but beats a night of hypothermia.Why didn't he just walk back out? Thats barely off the road away from trailhead.
Weather forecast for the next two nights were not great, high to moderate winds and sub zero readings overnight Thursday and Friday, throw in a potential major storm on Sunday . I expect F&G probably established his abilities while discussing his plans and deemed them deficient.
The caveat is that F&G has stated in the past that solo hiking in the winter is inherently reckless, therefore no matter what the hikers abilities they would not recommend he go.
I would speculate that the cost of the appropriate gear is far more than the rescue fee
That's what I wonder. Can't get the tent together, screw it, back out to the road (in like an hour), maybe run the heater in the car for a bit, sleep in the car. Bad night but learning experience, no harm no foul. If you can't get everything packed up in the dark, leave it and come back to retrieve the next day, sucks but beats a night of hypothermia.
I did just that one day on the Carter Range way back in my late teens...
Is it far fetched to think that some young adventurer will perish in the mountains to avoid the ridicule and bullying that a call for rescue can bring on? I fortunately made my mistakes before cell phones and the internet. I imagine if I had the chance to meet this young man I would thoroughly enjoy his company.
Really? He talked to the rangers and they could tell he was not ready for the hike he chose. So off he goes anyway, ignoring the advice he was given. Makes it a grueling 2.6 miles up an easy trail. Stops, has the gear he needs, but can't figure out how to use, hence, he calls for help. What exactly more do you need to think he if at fault and should be billed?
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