Posted on 10/25/2009 2:24:24 PM PDT by JoeProBono
The really bad thing about this is if there are enough of these incidents the PLBs will probably get a lot more expensive or impossible to buy.
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Evidence, I think, of just how far removed much of society has become from the realities of nature. These folks were likely in over their head from moment one. Royal Arch Loop is a very difficult trail, with plenty of hazards for even experienced hikers:
I dunno, He looks like something that voted for McCain in the NH primary.
These people are selfish loser weaklings.
The park service and other authorities do sometimes charge for rescues, but are conflicted about the policy. The possibility of a draconian charge (which can run easily into several thousand dollars) might cause some hikers who are truly in great peril to delay calling for assistance beyond the point where rescue is possible.
Best character on the show.
As a survivor of the worst winter storm seen at Philmont Scout Ranch in 20-30 years, I believe that I know the difference between discomfort and danger. After several years of involvement with Boy Scouts, I also understand the need for preparation - both in knowing your route vs. your capabilities, as well as conditions vs. your equipment.
We were camping in the back-country in December 2007, when we had over 36” of snow dumped on us between 5PM and noon, and 50+MPH winds most of the night. We were not comfortable, but we were not in danger, because we were prepared for conditions. It took them 3-4 hours to clear 2 miles of road to get back to us. They asked us all to return to base camp, because they did not want to be responsible for keeping that road open. With 100+ scouts and adults in the back country, they needed to be able to ensure that they had the ability to evacuate emergencies. We were stuck at base camp for 3 days because all of the roads out were closed.
In the British Virgin Islands, they do not have governmental resources for search and rescue. There is a commercial operation that is paid for like insurance. VISAR will come save you if you have paid.
I hate to see our SAR services abused like this. “My latte is cold, I need a fresh one from Starbucks? IT IS AN EMERGENCY!!! I MEAN IT!”
We need some methodology for holding people accountable for their actions. Oh wait, 0bama is president. The only accountability now is from those who are able to those who are not. :(
Not sure, what's she drive? LOL.
I swear though, there are folks in my commute that I see nearly every day, and there was one car that had a donut for about three months.
The funniest thing I ever did see, though, was some idiot using four donuts to look "cool."
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