[pct-l] (no subject)

[canoeman at qnet.com]

I would think that statement is a little strong.
I think that if having a spot gives some security, and makes a hiker feel better
about getting out into nature, the spot can play a huge part for those who are
not completely immune to having an accident.
I bought mine after reading the story about the hiker who had to resort to
cutting off his arm to escape the huge boulder that pinned him by Accident in
New Mexico.
I think he has a different opinion about devices like the spot now.
It's true that the trail is like a freeway in the spring and summer, but the
odds of having an ACCIDENT, off trail are there for even the most experienced
walking embodiments of  the mountain professional and other outdoor experts.
That's why they call them accidents.
You dont have to have one to hike the PCT, or other trails, but they cant hurt.
And as before, I do not think they should be used to prop up people who have no
place in the wild.
I like mine, I actually use it when I'm way out in the desert, where others will
not be coming along the trail every hour or so.
But I would take mine if I hiked the trail again.
It just cant hurt to have one with you, whether the life you save, is yours, or
the fellow hiker you come upon in a life or death situation.
but each to his own.


Canoeman.


 

Austin Williams <austinwilliams123 at gmail.com> saya

"I guess whether you like SPOT depends on what you want out of it.  If you
just want to be able to let people back home know you're okay... and have an
insurance policy in case you need rescuing, Then it's cool.  It's also good
for letting people track you (ie: for a speed record attempt?).  Other than
that it's pretty much useless."