tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21635939.post6127927278782805339..comments2024-03-15T10:23:07.022-06:00Comments on Sustainable Adventure: Mountain Rescuers Getting Taken to Court?Andrew McKinlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14951795633428513769noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21635939.post-7905510740385878672009-02-20T18:47:00.000-06:002009-02-20T18:47:00.000-06:00I think it's very unfortunate that motivational sp...I think it's very unfortunate that motivational speakers and others have popularized mountain climbing to such an extent that the public believes that "anyone" can climb McKinley or Everest or Kilimanjaro. And that's just not the case. Altitude changes all the rules - even physically-fit people can become deathly ill. The mountains are dangerous and should be respected - don't go unless you are an experienced climber and know what you're getting into. And be prepared to take care of yourself - don't rely on a tour guide or sherpa or other climbers.Penny McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620842396202483336noreply@blogger.com