[70times7]

Where did you get the "no gear" detail from?

Lack of preparation for extremely rugged terrain and winter conditions doesn't mean "no gear."

Lolz! Go find yourself a broom to sweep up those split hairs. And while you are looking, try to figure out where "extremely" came from.

Do you believe they went with the proper gear but were simply not "mentally prepared" for their idiotic adventure? Hey, it could be their bodies were found next to unopened backpacks containing parkas and tents, right? Or maybe you think I am suggesting they roamed into the Pacific Northwest wilderness stark naked, is that it?

The article says the expected cause of death was exposure essentially brought about by inadequate equipment. And you want to "call out" semantics? How about I just insert the word "adequate" between the words "no", and "equipment", and see if that works for you.

Please tell me you are not this addled and you are just playing at a distinction with no difference.
(or perhaps you are and you want to double down ... !)

[RoosterRedux]

I've done a lot of hiking in the mountains (rugged terrain) in winter. You can be inadequately prepared and not know it until all of a sudden you're in a tight spot.

BTW, precise language is a good thing...except for sloppy people.

[RoosterRedux]

BTW, are you always so sensitive?;-)