I agree with everyone's assessment. Laura's idea of a board posting precise information at the trailhead is a very good idea. There should also be a pamphlet or information board required reading when you pick up your permits. Similar to when you board a plane you always need to listen to the flight attendant speak about oxygen, floation devices, etc.
However having said that, I am an ER nurse and I must say there are two rules to ER medicine. 1. Stupid hurts. 2. I can't fix stupid. In life we wind up managing 20% of the people 80% of the time. Sad but true. All we can hope to do is provide 80% of the people with as much information as possible. Then pray for a good outcome on the 20% who chose not to be informed.
I look forward to reading everything everyone has to say on this board because I learn something new every day. However I am part of the 80% population. I research until there is no more information to learn then move forward. Well that is my $0.20 worth.
