Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 8:39 pm
Ever seen a full blown midwestern tornado
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Lolli wrote::lol:
Yes, god forbid one studies, adapts, and uses a working system from a smaller country.
Somehow it reminds me of a drowned New Orleans and the refusal to use the same kind of system as in the Netherlands...
ksolem wrote:If we copy the Swiss SAR system, can I keep a machine gun in my home too?
The Chief wrote:ksolem wrote:If we copy the Swiss SAR system, can I keep a machine gun in my home too?
Why would you need a machine gun?????
C'mon... please don't start!
Sierra Ledge Rat wrote:When I went to do a winter solo of the Leaning Tower in Yosemite, I didn't even tell my family or girlfriend of my plans. No friggin' rescue.
You're on your own. I've crawled out of the wilderness on bloody knees when I fell free-soloing and broke my ankle. No friggin' rescue.
Self-sufficiency is what it's all about.
Lolli wrote:eh... is that latter an argument?
You don't think it would have been worth it? For the people living there, and for the economy? New Orleans was one of the world's largest harbours. Billions was lost in the wake of Katrina.
But, I won't argue with you - if you don't think an entire city like New Orleans is worth saving, then I understand you won't think one single climber is worth saving.
Lolli wrote:
shit happens.
I rather be embarrassed than dead.
The Chief wrote:So, I guess the likes of Harding, Rowell, Will Ox, Middendorf, Tomaz Humar etc., are all weak and pussies!
Sierra Ledge Rat wrote:But now rescue insurance is available. I think next time I did a big expedition I'd buy some rescue insurance.
The Chief wrote:Why would you get rescue insurance here in the U.S.????
Sierra Ledge Rat wrote:The Chief wrote:Why would you get rescue insurance here in the U.S.????
I would consider it being financially responsible.