John, on 27 October 2011 - 07:04 PM, said:
I'm wondering if his intended destination was Flathead Mountain.
Perhaps a lesson was also learnt in assuming one's own capabilities.
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Search Underway For Hiker In Rocky Mountain National Park
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Posted 27 October 2011 - 07:46 PM
A unique and mysterious incident, indeed. It seems he was wanting to be in Chaos Canyon and that is intriguing.
Perhaps a lesson was also learnt in assuming one's own capabilities.
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Posted 27 October 2011 - 09:03 PM
John, on 27 October 2011 - 07:04 PM, said:
I'm wondering if his intended destination was Flathead Mountain.
(see "is this the way to Flathead Mountain" under "Hiking")
I too am glad he is OK. I have done some risky solo hikes myself.
Edited by DeeCeeM, 27 October 2011 - 09:12 PM.
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Posted 30 October 2011 - 07:14 AM
Solo hikers must be realistic about their capabilities. He is very lucky.
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Posted 30 October 2011 - 10:28 AM
I don't think he was a very experienced hiker. To start off so late, wearing jeans, having no idea about the weather, no idea where he was.
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Posted 30 October 2011 - 05:58 PM
You can be experienced an an idiot at the same time. For example, I think of myself....
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