I’m glad that you got to express your (correct) opinion before all the Karen’s and Fearpers got on.
What a bunch of sissies we’ve become when supposed conservatives on a conservative site whine and cry about people pushing the limits for adventure and wish for their deaths.
Flame away Karen’s
It was a bit harrowing getting back to my car and I could easily have died of exposure out there had I not kept my senses about me and it didn't hurt to have a compass either. I knew I had to head in an easterly direction to find the remote north-south road that I parked on. Eventually I found the road but then didn't know if I was north or south of the trailhead where my car was parked. I guessed that I was south of my car and headed north. I guessed right which is a good thing because fatigue and frostbite were starting to set in.
Whenever I tell the story, people tell me how stupid I am for hiking in the woods by myself in the first place. But I do it all the time. Hiking is not as enjoyable for me when I have other companions to worry about (and slow me down). It's where I find my peace and serenity. In that case however, I almost found it on a permanent basis! And it would have been my fault and my fault alone.
Another thing I like doing is deep water swimming. At a lake, I'll be the guy who will want to swim to the other side. I won't do it if motorboats are in the water because I agree that would be very stupid but I otherwise have no fear in deep water over my head - others still call me crazy and reckless.
So hiking and swimming are how I take my risks. I don't like anything that involves speed. Skiing, motor racing, jumping out of an airplane, even riding a dirt bike - definitely not for me. I even hate rides at the amusement parks. But I have no grudge against others who do like to do those kind of things.