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Originally Posted by Ian Gray  all good sound advise...... Is it time to introduce some kind of
personal insurance cover. If you don't pay before you pay the whole cost
of the rescue after..... Most people who venture outdoors
don't mind donating to the rescue services anyway so I can't see a problem
with it. What do you think.
Ian |
I think in theory that's a good, sound idea but, and I'll add here I know next to nothing about mountain/hill walking, etc., I just wonder where the parameters would be? What would be considered taking too much of a risk? Of course those who wear shorts and t-shirt, sandles, go out despite bad weather forecast, have no map and get lost, etc should pay but where would it end, would those who go fully prepared - map, compass, appropriate clothing and who make a genuine wrong turn or get caught in unexpected weather conditions have to pay the same?
I just think it could end up getting messy. I'd be interested in other's opinions?