was trying to report a bush fire just outside a national park, and the person on the phone simply could NOT understand there weren't any bloody road signs for her to type into her computer. gave up and hung up.
glad to hear someone was around to help the injured party to safety.
i have been overconfident on routes and failed to put gear in for the first 5 meters or so, and fortunately, never took a bad ground fall. if nothing else, one solid piece early may protect your belayer as you go hurtling by. |