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Whilst the article does say it is a deposit (as do many other stories[1][2]), I haven't seen any clarify that it will actually be refundable on safe return - it

Whilst the article does say it is a deposit (as do many other stories[1][2]), I haven't seen any clarify that it will actually be refundable on safe return - it could well be that he means a deposit in the sense of "paying into a fund" rather than "a refundable deposit" which would essentially be a fee... [1] https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/want-to-get-to-mont-blanc-europes-tallest-peak-you-may-be-asked-for-a-funeral-deposit-8959811.html https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/want-to-get-to-mont... [2] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/04/french-mayor-mont-blanc-climbers-rescue-funeral-deposit https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/04/french-mayor-m...

mytailorisrich 4y ago
"Paying a deposit" is rather clear and implies it is refundable (otherwise it's not a deposit but indeed a fee). Now, in French the word used is 'caution' [1], which means 'security deposit' (like a renter would pay their landlord, for instance) and makes it beyond doubt that it is refundable. [1] https://mairie.saintgervais.com/triste-ete-2022-acces-au-mont-blanc-clap-de-fin/ https://mairie.saintgervais.com/triste-ete-2022-acces-au-mon...
- zimpenfish 4y ago
  > "Paying a deposit" is rather clear and implies it is refundable Yes, it might imply it's refundable but none of the (English) stories have made that explicit - you can deposit into a common fund to pay for something (such as rescues or funerals) with no expectation of refund. > Now, in French the word used is 'caution' [1], which means 'security deposit' That does make it more explicit, thanks!