Well said.
In the Pacific Northwest, thankfully 99%+ of Wilderness travelers stay on the trail whether it is ground or water. Once they leave it...uh oh.
Few *appear* to be armed.
*Some* climbers,*some* hunters, a few backpackers and the occasional military unit are able to function off-trail at any appreciable distance from their transport.
In winter, we encounter very few really cognizant of avalanche hazards, let alone are trained to deal with the terrain.
We find that the typical traveler that leaves their vehicle in remote areas and particularly if they *feel* marooned after a mishap or in winter usually don't experience a happy resolution.
