Challenge of Technology

[sean_beanntan]

I posted this in the newbie section but included it here as well since it mentions Mt Hood. Hope this helps some folk recognize the limitations of technology, how it can help but also give us false security. Its does not reflect the view of the mountain rescue community just my own.

 

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/6942483/

 

A friend pointed out that maybe I should make a true v false list of the statements but I assume folks can do that on their own

[KirkW]

"I'm prepared for all types of rescue"

 

[CaleHoopes]

I will climb mount hood attached to a 6mm rope with a quickdraw and not wear a helmet. My GPS will help.

[Rad]

Cute. In case anyone reading this thread wants to learn about devices and mountain rescues, I wrote an article on this topic a few months ago that may be of interest:

 

Climber 9-1-1 article

[summitchaserCJB]

Pretty funny-incisive. "maybe I will activate the beacon on the summit so I will light up on their screen."

[billbob]

Excellent article, Rad. Thanks for posting the link.