I can't even believe this is really an issue. If you go mountain climbing, the responsible thing to do would be to carry an electronic beacon. There are actually people opposed to this. You can rent a GPS unit at the base of the mountain for less then $10. $10 and a cell call could have you extracted from trouble in only a few hours. This can and will save lives and money so that rescuers aren't combing over a rough terrain looking for you.
So if people are opposed to it, I have a solution: pay for the costs of your rescue. That would sober a lot of people up real quick. Rescues easily cost upwards of $50,000 or more. You have people's wages, helicopter maintenance, fuel, and other equipment and related costs. Simply have a law that states: if you're going mountain climbing, you must carry a GPS or electronic beacon. If you don't, you'll be required to pay for the rescue efforts. Simple as that.
Travis
travis@rightwinglunatic.com
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