Originally Posted by
Brennan
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Here's the problem. This couple was keeping in touch with their families back home, then suddenly, without warning, dropped all contact for a month, including a cessation of bank account activity. Further, they had told the family they were biking from Cuzco to Lima, but then completely changed their plans by hopping onto a boat into the Amazon. Aside from any family issues, it is wise to let somebody know before you head off into a remote area, particularly if your plans have changed. Otherwise, if something bad really does happen, the authorities will start searching in the wrong place, and additional public resources will be expended to find you.
Speaking of public resources ........ in Canada there are lots of outdorr recreational areas and opportunities for backcountry skiing. But there are bounderies and guidelines too and anyone skiing 'out of bounds' that needs rescuing gets the bill for expenses incurred - which can sometimes include helicopter search and rescue.
Sometimes learning a little consideration can be pretty expensive.