Mounted search and rescue

[Pennbo <pennbo@bbv.net>]

> All very good points...I was originally responding to all the discussion
> about turning radius, and was simply pointing out that if you're on the edge
> of a cliff where you have to be that worried about your turning radius, you
> probably shoudn't be there.
If only this were true. However there are times when it's not a 
realistic scenario. For example if you are following a high mountain 
trail that you've been assigned to but with which you are unfamiliar and 
you must cross a section that is a ledge on a cliffside. You get most of 
the way across and realize the trail ahead is washed out. What do you 
do? I can think of a few other instances where you might find yourself 
in a tight spot that you wouldn't normally choose to be in! The work we 
do does have inherent risks. We do all we can to minimize those risks. 
The risks for each geographic region are different. It's best to prepare 
for the risks you can reasonably expect to face in your area. In my area 
narrow steep trails, cliffs, ledges...are all part of the expected terrain.

Chris Pennington