Great Thread!

What did the group really pay for?  No one held them accountable for breaking not only the rules of the park but the rules of common sense that keep people alive.  Thanks only to a few people for once again saving the lives of the ignorant.  

Too often I read about Marlin55388 saving those less fortunate or unprepared and I cannot help but think the other way.  If more people had to pay the real expense (not talking money here) of their own mistakes than maybe the Q and BW would be more of a wilderness.  How much time and money do we waste taking care of people who do not belong rather than just saying "NO" this is not for you.  I read this and I see law suit or worse.  

The blowdown stories are an exception and example of the risks we take to enjoy something special and extraordinary; sleeping below a widow-maker or carelessly disregarding mother nature is like buying a ticket for the Darwin Awards.  

Kudos marlin55388 for taking care of those in need.