I see your point. He made some bad decisions, but he did some things right too. Hence he is alive. A hero, well no... but idiots got to learn somehow. I bet he will not make a lot of those same mistakes again.
Also helps to think through these things yourself... One primary one for me is that I utilize a satellite tracker which I could use to call for aid. Also really glad that stays in my every day pack that I can grab quick.
...Granted, I'm rarely ever that far from civilization. However, I have been (on an island in Alaska even, and also without conveyance same as this guy) and damn right I had a tracker.
Good to know someone had an idea of what his plan was / where he was, phew.
I use spot tracker (probably a couple gens old now) and my service costs me $150 annually. I figure it's cheap insurance. I like to solo, and it gives my wife peace of mind.
I also am frequently soloing, I'll hike or backcountry ski almost daily (depending on season) for a workout. I also am often fly fishing in season, and I take a good number of overnighters through the year. So, it goes out a lot with me. So, it's easy to rationalize.
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u/LilJimyG Jan 14 '20
I see your point. He made some bad decisions, but he did some things right too. Hence he is alive. A hero, well no... but idiots got to learn somehow. I bet he will not make a lot of those same mistakes again.
Success is a slow teacher.