Normally, if you're trying to debunk an argument, what you did is typically the right thing to do...extrapolate with examples of conjecture based off the things you disagree with.screeman57 wrote:Gonna have to disagree with the naysayers above--it's a very good suggestion. And as to the "Disney" content--give me a break! Is it "Disney-fying" to suggest wearing a helmet when scrambling, or having links to the weather? Do you guys check the CAIC forecast before going out?
And of course the water quality varies (duh), and it wouldn't be reasonable to post regular or even seasonal updates. BUT-the water quality issues are consistent enough that there's a statewide survey being conducted, generalizing the mineral content of all of the basins. It would be helpful for people to know about areas that are generally high in metals (Matterhorn Creek, for example) so they can plan accordingly.
It goes without saying that everyone should assume biological contaminants--I assume that was not the focus of the OP?
But dude, you HONESTLY think a climbing helmet, CAIC forecasts, weather et al. are "disney-fying" an experience? By your logic then, if someone who ventured into the wilderness
WITHOUT allerting the authorties with a detailed synopsis of when and where they're going to be every 15 minutes would be recklessly dangerous.
That is completely absurd. Are you like, trying to use the 'Chewbaca defense?'
The OP's suggestion is not absurd (your retort was). It was a decent question to be sure, just not prudent. If you're gonna try and make a point, at least make seem reasonable.
Go & sit down and chill out with a nice, cool glass of refreshing water.
I like Monster's solution. THAT makes sense.
Simply awesome!ChrisRoberts wrote:
One time I survived 4 months on nothing but a handful of sunflower seeds and a topo map. Didnt even use the seeds