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When people drive, we expect them to have a certain level of competence and for their car to be in good working order - there are unavoidable risks to driving, but society expects people to take reasonable steps to mitigate those risks. It's the same principle if you're going into the wilderness. Going into the back country without the right training and equipment is just stupid and selfish.



"Going into the back country without the right training and equipment is just stupid and selfish"

I agree - don't think making it illegal would help though (e.g. requiring an "outdoors license").




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