Two British skiers who froze to death were warned of bad weather

The Guardian ^ | Tuesday March 13, 2007 | Jeevan Vasagar

[syriacus]

Two British cross-country skiers who froze to death on a windswept mountain plateau in Norway were not properly equipped and had been warned of deteriorating weather, rescuers said yesterday.

[snip] Reuers said the trio were wearing light clothing and did not appear to be carrying a spade to dig a snow hole.

The trio set out on Friday for the 10-hour ski from Finse, heading south to a cabin at Kjeldebu, 17 miles away. They were found by chance on Sunday by a Red Cross patrol on Hardangervidda, Europe's largest plateau. No one had raised the alarm.

As they set out the three Britons were passed by two Norwegians, who were carrying heavier gear. Aslak Bratveit and Kristian Arsland were surprised the tourists had few provisions and thin clothing.

[syriacus]

How many people have suffered hypothermia or frostbite because they believed Al Gore's hype about global warming?

[pipecorp]

new definition of "keeping a stiff upper lip".

[USNBandit]

If you can be blessed with common sense then you need to carry enough survival gear to get you through the results of you decisions.

At a bare minimum in the back country I carry a space blanket, fire, GPS, and water or a water filter.....just in case I'm stupid.

[Jedi Master Pikachu]

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[syriacus]

If you can be blessed with common sense then you need to carry enough survival gear to get you through the results of you decisions.

I'm glad to hear you take care of yourself.