COMMENT 308664
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2012-08-15 02:04 PM |
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1- how do you get lost in between those two places??? Yes, that big mountain in front of you is lacumbre peak, walk away from it and you'll end up in SB. 2-why do you hike somewhere you've never been and may get lost when its extremely hot outside???
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ROGER DODGER
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2012-08-15 02:06 PM |
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Don't know it's all I heard.
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COMMENT 308668
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2012-08-15 02:12 PM |
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Hey... lets allow a few people to get and STAY lost up there. Maybe people will begin to rethink their journeys into the outdoors and plan a little bit better. AND we should charge them personally for a non-emergency medical rescue. Term it the Darwin fee! Lets put an end to stupidity, naturally.
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COMMENT 308675
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2012-08-15 02:22 PM |
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It reminds me of the time we hiked up Whitney. We had returned to the base and witnessed a couple people come down the trail and reported to the ranger that a couple members of their group were having difficulty on the trail. The ranger simply told the people to go back and help them. There was no offer of aid of any type.
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COMMENT 308676
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2012-08-15 02:24 PM |
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Maybe it's a reliance on cell phones to easily call for help rather than keeping track of where you are or figuring out how to reacquire your bearing when you get disoriented.
Sheesh
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COMMENT 308685
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2012-08-15 02:36 PM |
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Walk down hill !!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT 308687
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2012-08-15 02:37 PM |
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Curly will eventually help Larry and Moe off the mountain.
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COMMENT 308693
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2012-08-15 02:42 PM |
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Too much ganga + too little water + no common sense = 911
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ROGER DODGER
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2012-08-15 03:11 PM |
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KEYT has alittle story on dis one too..
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COMMENT 308718
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2012-08-15 03:16 PM |
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Seven Falls is a popular spot for out-of-town tourists, especially the more fit ones from Europe. Many have never been in this area and don't have maps, etc. If they're not locals, I'd cut them some slack. I've seen locals wander off the main route coming down Cathedral too, it's easier to do than you'd think.
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COMMENT 308693
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2012-08-15 03:21 PM |
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This time of year seven falls is renamed seven dribbles.
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COMMENT 308725P
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2012-08-15 03:30 PM |
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Follow the creek to the ocean... downhill... 676 is on to something.
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COMMENT 308726
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2012-08-15 03:30 PM |
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You'd better not criticize if all you're doing is sitting in front of your computer. It's treacherous up there and I'm glad the hikers are getting some help!
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COMMENT 308727
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2012-08-15 03:31 PM |
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It must have been because of the fog.
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COMMENT 308746
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2012-08-15 03:55 PM |
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Of all the well marked trails why do people attempt this one? Either one come to think of it. Both are horribly marked and anyone who suggests to someone who's never been up there to try is leading lambs to the slaughter. BTW.... Cathedral Peak Tr. overlooks 7 Falls so on the map they are very close to one another separated by a very steep wall.
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COMMENT 308664
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2012-08-15 04:13 PM |
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Lost on 7 falls?.....go down the creek. Lost on Cathedral/Arlington?....go down the ridge. Its as simple as that.
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ROGER DODGER
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2012-08-15 04:15 PM |
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@664 Go up there and tell the lost hikers..
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COMMENT 308668
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2012-08-15 05:09 PM |
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We should all stop paying to support the dumb people of this world. MAYBE THEN, they will learn something once they are forced to survive on their own. No more nanny state.
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COMMENT 308959
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2012-08-16 10:20 AM |
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For those that think that it's easy to get down from Cathedral Peak, you obviously haven't been on that trail. After the fire, Cathedral Peak trail was difficult to follow. Very easy to go off trail without knowing it, even before the fire. Now that it has vegetation, there are many false trails going in to nasty zones. If the hikers don't realize that, they can get pretty mixed up. This is probably the hardest hike in the front range to navigate. It's best to go with someone who has successfully done the hike before. In spite of it being a nasty trail (that's why we like it!), it has it's rewards in shear beauty.
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COMMENT 308977
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2012-08-16 10:46 AM |
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Always always always carry your 10 essentials with you. Updated Ten Essential "Systems" From REI Navigation (map and compass)
Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)
Insulation (extra clothing)
Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
First-aid supplies
Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)
Repair kit and tools
Nutrition (extra food)
Hydration (extra water)
Emergency shelter
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