[cascademountaineer]

It would seem appropriate that they learn what a mountain is.

I've climbed both Baker and Shuksan, as well as done cross country skiing through the cascades. Although I dont currently serve in the mountain divisions though. May I sir?

[My Identity]

May I sir?

Absolutely. I think most flatlanders have no concept of how the body reacts to oxygen deprivation, let alone altitude sickness.

[g'nad]

I served in the 2d Marine Regiment. Trained for mountain warfare at Pickel Meadows,(Bridgeport, CA) at the Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC)...just surviving and moving at 12,000 ft (summer or winter) will kick your @ss, even if your in great shape. Experience means everything in that environment...not to mention a squared away logistics team...

The troops in country now I'm sure are putting forth their best efforts, and learning hard lessons. Maybe they'll truly earn the designation "Mountain" before this is done...

Go get'em ya doggies!!