re: #110 Mike Lamb

The elephant in the room is that those guides are probably fucked because of lack of income, and were desperate to make money. Furthermore, as you noted, there is literally no part of this situation that violated any stay at home order. The state level order specifically encourages people to use parks, be outside, get exercise, etc, so long as social distancing is maintained. A back country ski trip checks all those boxes. Would people be freaking out if someone slipped and broke a leg taking a hike at a nearby state park and needed help? Would people suggest that an ambulance not help people that got in an car wreck on C470? Because it is all pretty analogous.

I disagree. If you’re walking in a park or in an accident (the PM of NZ advises people to not drive right now), you’re more easily accessible.

Now, you’re in contact with first responders who have been in contact with who knows what… Which is why the PM of NZ suggests not driving for a “get away”. And if you have to go to the hospital? You’re chance of contracting C19 exponentially rises.

And in the back country, rescue may mean helicopters or what have you. More people. More contact.

I get the culture and desire, but sorry, stay at home. Be smart (this ain’t smart). Survive and don’t add additional burden to healthcare facilities.