Lake District accident

Fennel I think you have a point. I think that many people have the mindset that a mobile phone is all they need.

suziewoozie the difference between the woman who was responsible for Harry Dunn’s death and this incident is that one was an total accident and one was caused by a deliberate act. Those two men between them made a plan to do a very stupid and dangerous thing in the middle of winter. They totally ignored the consequences of their action.

Hmm..Even without Covid, this accident could have happened, and the rescuer could have been injured. It's the risk that rescue teams take every time they go out. I have a friend in the Lakes who says the last thing they want is for people to stop enjoying being out on the hills: they just want them to do it safely.
I don't think they want compulsory insurance. She says keep of the hills during Covid restrictions, and enjoy them when restrictions ease.

That's right - but I wish people would make more use of our God-given common sense instead of depending on technology.
At the moment we're being optimistic and trying to plan a holiday in the Lakes in the summer with younger family members. We have so many good memories of previous holidays. I won't be able to venture far but just to be there.