Comments on: SPOT 911 on the PCT http://www.sierradescents.com/hiking/2009/06/08/spot-911.html Climb Up and Ski Down Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:55:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Andy http://www.sierradescents.com/hiking/2009/06/08/spot-911.html/comment-page-1#comment-449 Andy Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:43:09 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=933#comment-449 I recall reading someone arguing that the minimum necessary gear in the mountains is highly dependent on your experience level. It's a good way to think about it. Someone with very little experience can get in trouble even when they're well-equipped. Someone with practically nothing can Man-vs-Wild it if they know what they're doing. That said, I'm with you -- I want that hardshell in my pack, and enough insulation to spend the night, anytime I'm in the Sierra. I recall reading someone arguing that the minimum necessary gear in the mountains is highly dependent on your experience level.

It’s a good way to think about it. Someone with very little experience can get in trouble even when they’re well-equipped. Someone with practically nothing can Man-vs-Wild it if they know what they’re doing.

That said, I’m with you — I want that hardshell in my pack, and enough insulation to spend the night, anytime I’m in the Sierra.

]]> By: Dan Conger http://www.sierradescents.com/hiking/2009/06/08/spot-911.html/comment-page-1#comment-447 Dan Conger Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:31:50 +0000 http://www.sierradescents.com/?p=933#comment-447 If you truly believe you are going to die, please call 911! However, take some time to educate yourself about what can happen in a real mountain range any time of year before you decide to just go for a walk. I'm not suggesting that this young woman was unaware, but we need to be ready for any conditions at any time. No matter what time of year I head into the Sierra, you'll always find my ski parka in my pack. If nothing else, it makes a great pillow. If you truly believe you are going to die, please call 911! However, take some time to educate yourself about what can happen in a real mountain range any time of year before you decide to just go for a walk. I’m not suggesting that this young woman was unaware, but we need to be ready for any conditions at any time. No matter what time of year I head into the Sierra, you’ll always find my ski parka in my pack. If nothing else, it makes a great pillow.

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