MOUNTAIN CLIMBING

Hmmm...

In the Pacific Northwest, and other areas of the U.S., several big mountains attract climbers, and hikers. There are times when cold death visits these mountains.

Anyone who decides to climb a mountain that is prone to sudden changes in weather, especially during winter months, must be reasoning impaired.

Any climber, or group of climbers, should be required to buy a $$ One Million $$ insurance policy, to cover the costs of rescue efforts or search efforts, which can easily amount to $200,000 or more during GOOD weather.

Climbing during the winter months should be prohibited.

It is not fair to expect the public to pay for the emergency services and providers who put their lives at risk when they have to respond to the foolish behavior of careless climbers.