Akichow,
People hear what they want to hear and do what the want to do. This is what I have found to be the case in the mountains. Jesus himself could tell them there is a mountain lion up ahead and they would keep going because they want to get to where they want to go.
When I am out in the winter, I tell people what I have seen where they are going, put the blinders on and just keep moving.
As I have said on board many times, the accidents do not change, just the names. You can tell people what they are up to is downright stupid in a kind and polite way and they will still do the stupid thing...I've seen it too many times, especially in winter.
Two winters ago, during a blizzard two friends and I went off the grid snowshoeing. We did not expect to see others. Eventually 3 groups caught up to us. Each time we asked, do you know where you are? 3 times the answer was on the trail. They stayed close to us until we stopped to eat, they went a bit further then turned around before their tracks went buh-bye. Things similar to this, happen all winter long. This is why most of us who go out in the winter have stories...many stories.
