Cost for hiker rescue doubles!

jmen24 · 09-28-2009, 12:22 PM

FLL, I am glad to see that you mentioned boat in the most current list, think about that added cost and compare it to your hiking boots. An additional $9 per boat registration in your yard adds up to what? and dont forget about the proposed $10.00 canoe and kayak sticker.

So this does not sound like a "I am not paying for your activity" statement I am an avid hiker, I have hiked throughout NH, VT, ME, CO and volcanos in HI, I am sure many other people have lists that far exceed mine. I have a family member that is involved in Search and Rescue in Maine http://www.maineguiding.com/whoisdan.html , accidents happen and people get lost, and it costs thousands of dollars per paid person to perform a search. The state bills that "poor slob that froze to death' " family for the cost of the recovery, because he was not prepared for his hike. Remember, just because you are wearing hiking boots does not mean you are prepared for your hike.

I propose that the state adds a fee of $1.00 to every piece of hiking equipment sold at EMS, LL Bean, Walmart, etc. That way there the cost is spread to the activity not the Genre. That will even get the people that want to look like they perform these activities to pitch in.

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09-28-2009, 12:22 PM	#1
jmen24 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,139 Thanks: 223 Thanked 319 Times in 181 Posts	FLL, I am glad to see that you mentioned boat in the most current list, think about that added cost and compare it to your hiking boots. An additional $9 per boat registration in your yard adds up to what? and dont forget about the proposed $10.00 canoe and kayak sticker. So this does not sound like a "I am not paying for your activity" statement I am an avid hiker, I have hiked throughout NH, VT, ME, CO and volcanos in HI, I am sure many other people have lists that far exceed mine. I have a family member that is involved in Search and Rescue in Maine http://www.maineguiding.com/whoisdan.html , accidents happen and people get lost, and it costs thousands of dollars per paid person to perform a search. The state bills that "poor slob that froze to death' " family for the cost of the recovery, because he was not prepared for his hike. Remember, just because you are wearing hiking boots does not mean you are prepared for your hike. I propose that the state adds a fee of $1.00 to every piece of hiking equipment sold at EMS, LL Bean, Walmart, etc. That way there the cost is spread to the activity not the Genre. That will even get the people that want to look like they perform these activities to pitch in.