Camping in the Fog

Some insights into hiking in low visibility conditions is provided in CamperVoice.com. The article makes the somewhat intuitive observation that falling off a cliff "can be painful," but the author's levity makes the point. Falling off a cliff can be deadly. It's not hard to check weather reports or even camp rangers for clues as to the conditions you might expect on your expedition. Mountain trails can become narrow without much warning so communication with your fellow campers is vital. Then too, avalanches are always a safety threat but the danger can be minimized if you familiarize yourself with the terrain and any history of such potentially lethal events. The author isn't trying to dissuade anyone from hiking into the wild. He just wants hikers to minimize the inherent dangers they might encounter. Have a nice hike.