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ken0042 · 02-26-2009, 10:44 PM

I don't think the blame can just go in one direction here. There is enough to go around.

Now, with respect to the "lesson learned" here; things that I always have with me when skiing:
- an old analog cell phone, as well as a two-way radio.
- GPS
- a lighter, and some paper to start a fire
- a few candy bars

And all of that with me with absolutely no intentions of going out of the green/blue runs. I also make sure people know where I am going, and when to expect me back. That last bit is so important; had they been reported missing earlier the search would have started earlier.

02-26-2009, 10:44 PM	#26
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	I don't think the blame can just go in one direction here. There is enough to go around. Now, with respect to the "lesson learned" here; things that I always have with me when skiing: - an old analog cell phone, as well as a two-way radio. - GPS - a lighter, and some paper to start a fire - a few candy bars And all of that with me with absolutely no intentions of going out of the green/blue runs. I also make sure people know where I am going, and when to expect me back. That last bit is so important; had they been reported missing earlier the search would have started earlier.