This meant to be generic discussion not particularly about the recent Mt Hood rescue attempts, but centered about the media hype and angry outpouring of public sentiment. mad

While climbing is seen by many as an outrageously dangerous sport for rich peoples children, we have to look towards other activities to put things into perspective. In Yosemite there are many more hiker deaths and rescues than climber deaths and climber rescues are almost unheard of, yet driving to Yosemite, which millions of people do, is statistically more dangerous than hiking or climbing once you get there.

The same news media that foments the public does it on purpose so they can make millions of dollars in advertising. They should have to foot the bill if they use a climbers (or other persons) misfortune to make money in advertising. The cost of an SAR especially done by volunteers is nothing to the money they make showing it on tv.

Just my $.03 worth
Jim
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These are my own opinions based on wisdom earned through many wrong decisions. Your mileage may vary.