A Leisure hike

[RedbeAR15]

Spent last week in Sedona with my wife hiking everyday and enjoying all the scenery and fresh air. I was constantly amazed at the people I passed on the trail who were wearing flip flops, sandals, etc., packing no water, nor anything else in preparation for an opportunity.

I hope all of those people made it safely back!

Even my wife was astounded at the lack of preparation exhibited by some of these hikers. A father of four young girls, all teens, hiking 2 miles from the nearest place of residence - with nothing more than one 16oz bottle of water for the 6 of them - hiking in flip flops with nothing more than the t shirts they were wearing. I even offered them some extra water as I was on my way out - but they had plenty

Things happen - just incredible Oh, and the people that were wearing those non traction soles were always the one's closest to the edge of the cliffs I just had to look away at times

Maybe I am overkill from the time I spent in the scouts? I am convinced something needs to be done to educate these people - but how do we do it?

 

[DH1]

I'm sure if it's their first time it's all the education they'll need..especially not having enough water.

I made that mistake...ONCE!

 

[jwraymond]

Common scene is not all that common

 

[TheZenful1]

Common scene is not all that common

Someone once told me "Common sense is uncommon in common people."

I feel that sums it up pretty well.

 

[kvaughn]

Darwin's Theory at work!--KV

 

[HornyToad]

four young girls, all teens hiking in flip flops with nothing more than the t shirts they were wearing.

Only flip flops and t shirts?

Quite a sight!