[eastforker]

These were local guys, they knew the weather conditions, why would they venture out with out adequate gear.

[TomServo]

why would they venture out with out adequate gear.

One word.

Booze.

[MayflowerMadam]

Liquor.

[Bonemaker]

“...why would they venture out with out adequate gear....”

Too much liquid courage?

[skr]

The first clue to their lack of intelligence is that they were looking for a fantasy creature.

[from occupied ga]

I suspect alcohol was involved in their decision process.

[bert]

Why?

Drug deal gone bad

[redfreedom]

Being from Oregon does not mean they are seasoned winter woodsmen. I suspect they are city people.

I’ve watched many a movie and especially ads from outfitters where people are rigged up with clothing not at all suitable for winter hikes in a forest. It’s what sells, not what’s suitable is what they stores advertise. Some ads and especially movies are ludicrously stupid showing people without head and throat protection in below zero temps.

We live in the woods in northern ND and I have been going out in major below zero blizzards since I was a kid. It takes that sort of background to survive a bigfoot outing.

[Drew68]

These were local guys, they knew the weather conditions, why would they venture out with out adequate gear.

Because going out into the forest to look for Sasquatch is something men decide to do only after they're hammered drunk.