> SAR and Mountain Rescue Association groups are almost entirely opposed to any form of pay-for-rescue However, people that spend much time away from civilizat

> SAR and Mountain Rescue Association groups are almost entirely opposed to any form of pay-for-rescue However, people that spend much time away from civilization ought to have Global Rescue or something similar. I support government and non profit rescue efforts and funding, but ultimately people participating in relatively risky adventures should bear some responsibility for having rescue insurance — and such insurance is pretty cheap. I’ve seen hikers with $300 hiking poles, $300 hiking boots, expensive GoreTex and yet they scoff at paying for insurance to cover the very expensive costs for rescue. A helicopter can cost $1000+ per hour to operate and people going into the backcountry are assuming a level of risk that they ought to be responsible for insuring.