Originally Posted by Peterpan1
Hey if he's British he's probably tough and doesn't let the weather stop him.
Sometimes, Peter, I wonder why our county of 6000 people bothers with the time and expense of rescue. Nearly every person who comes out alive went in with a similar attitude. Unfortunately, every year, some don't come out alive. In an age when 99% of the population takes cell phones and GPS for granted, inexperienced people are taking even more risks.
The three greatest risk factors of hypothermis are:
1. Sex - male
2. Age - over 65
3. Alcohol consumption
Other common factors -
1. Overexertion - i.e. perspiration and faster loss of body heat
2. Unfamiliarity with the area
3. Becoming lost
James Kim was a brilliant man who took one wrong turn in a motor vehicle.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...AGLKMRFBK7.DTL
I know many people involved with the NPS, the USFS, and the BLM.
They also get to stop whatever they are supposed to be doing to search for someone.
The attitude you describe above is their biggest headache - and heartache. too.