[mathurine]

That's what I think. Why should the government be responsible for people who deliberately put themselves in harm's way? Let 'em climb. But let 'em climb at their own risk. When they climb and if they climb, 'tain't the governments problem if they die trying.

[proud_yank]

Why should the government be responsible for people who deliberately put themselves in harm's way? Let 'em climb. But let 'em climb at their own risk. When they climb and if they climb, 'tain't the governments problem if they die trying.

Many areas have volunteer search and rescue organizations, a few years ago. I volunteered on one and am considering doing so again in the near future. I'm not sure about Mt. Hood, but some places the party is required to pay for rescues.