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Re: [majid_sabet] Should Climbers carry an electronic device ?:
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htotsu
Feb 18, 2007, 7:01 PM
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I think the arguments about rescuer safety are pretty compelling. Having a team of people out there putting themselves in harm's way to find you over a ten day period versus a one or two day period?
Sure, you can say you'd rather have the mystery and danger of not being traceable, which is valid - no question - but bottom line, once the hit fits the shan I hope you'd want the team to get to you sooner rather than later for their own safety, even if not your own.
But I wonder if there are people on this site who have had to be rescued. I'd like to hear their thoughts on this.
Editing to add that if it really becomes a debate, perhaps there should be somewhere to formally register that you do not wish to be rescued should you not return on time. If you want a rescue in case of emergency, then you should carry the beacon. If not, then you're on your own. That way you are only risking yourself if you climb. That would be fun to explain to your family, though.
(This post was edited by htotsu on Feb 18, 2007, 7:05 PM)
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