[CaptainYooh]

I was listening to this story on CTV this morning. I really don't understand the driving force behind people's desire to do something so dangerous as a leisure activity. Risk (death) and reward (bragging rights) are incomparable. As a society, we overwhelmingly judge and shame people hurting their own health by smoking or doing drugs; yet, we praise and adore those who do these absolutely useless and meaningless achievements while not only putting their own lives at risk but also risking health and lives of their families, rescue workers and their families etc.

P.S. Another story this morning from Maui, where a woman got lost in the jungle for 17 days causing the entire island searching for her; helicopters, volunteers etc. Went on a hike in the dense jungle, wearing yoga pants and a tank-top. You know, connecting with nature, finding her inner spirit and all...