Re: Missing Backpacker
I think I also support the basic principle of Phred's comment -- that
you could have an endless series of signs explaining things that you
should or...
Doug Nering 2009-07-30 09:16:03 #56791
Re: Missing Backpacker
I don't think there is any set number of mistakes that will make a hike turn fatal. One big one can do you in, a dozen little mistakes may be correctable if...
hikrphred 2009-07-30 08:49:05 #56790
Re: [!! SPAM] [Grand_Canyon_Hikers] Missing Backpacker
When I hike solo, I LOVE the freedom, but I've noticed I take smaller
risks. I would guess that's the compromise for most people, as long
as they realize...
James Hayford 2009-07-30 08:10:02 #56789
Re: [!! SPAM] [Grand_Canyon_Hikers] Missing Backpacker
I agree with the first two, and #3 is clearly not having necessary
info about the area and #4 is hiking alone, although I did #4 on
Monday myself...
Doug Nering 2009-07-30 08:00:42 #56788
Re: [!! SPAM] [Grand_Canyon_Hikers] Missing Backpacker
It generally takes three mistakes to be fatal. Mistakes can cascade.
For example (1) I did not bring enough water, (2) I will bushwhack a
shortcut and...
Dick Matthews 2009-07-30 07:00:13 #56787
Missing Backpacker
I'm just trying to give this young man every benefit of doubt that even with substantial knowledge a person can have one lapse in concentration and die...
Phil Gutkin 2009-07-30 06:40:22 #56786
Re: Body of Missing Backpacker Found - misdirection in GCNP
James,
I also am conflicted about signs.
My home Wilderness area has a historic cabin and mining machinery...
hardly Wilderness. There are impacted...
Dick Matthews 2009-07-30 06:37:35 #56785
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