“They were inadequately equipped for the conditions. In the current situation the mountain is deadly and people should keep away unless they have the proper equipment and have the right experience.”
"We would reinforce ours safety message that if you're going onto the mountains in north Wales at the moment, you must be fully competent in winter conditions.
"You must be carrying appropriate kit, be competent navigators and know how to use a compass, an ice axe and crampons."
Oh right so if you don't own ice axe or crampons you shouldn't be climbing up mountains in the winter... er don't think so, its a free country and if I want to continue climbing mountains without the aid of an ice axe or crampons then I'll damn well do so!
I agree with the sentiments but lets not start telling people they shouldn't be going to the hills because of snow and ice just because they don't have ice axe and crampons. More emphasis should be put on making sure people have maps and compasses, research what they are about to do and know there own limits.
I know my own limits and don't own an ice or crampons ( yet ) but I still have enjoyed the pleasures of walking most mountains in Britain in snowy and icy conditions.
Posted: 09/02/2009 at 13:08
