Topic: Should hikers share their scarce water with strangers? (Read 5330 times)

RedLeader · « **on:** September 02, 2011 »

I stumbled across this article which proved interesting. Though while I read it all I could think was how awesome it must be to live somewhere with such vast expanses of wilderness it's possible to have this sort of ethical dilemma.....

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With their packs full, their canteens overflowing and their reserve bottles filled to the brim, outdoorsy Arizonans set out on foot this time of year under the scorching sun. But as they navigate the state’s picturesque trails, they face not only physical challenges but ethical ones, like how much water to share with strangers who have miles to go and not a drop to drink.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/02/us/02hikers.html?_r=2&hp

Scribble · « **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2011 »

Scary thought but looking after number 1 and make sure at least one gets to help before it's too late would be my choice if it came down to it . Another stat I seen was 13 have already died this year in the grand canyon $:-\$

Dollywaggon · « **Reply #2 on:** September 09, 2011 »

Share nowt. No, I shall not expand !!!!! On second thoughts I will ; a good mountaineer would never allow his requirements to get to CRISIS LEVEL . (broken legs or not !!!!)

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