the vast majority of people are unable to handle themselves in nature Thing is eventually everyone gets spanked by an unknown-unknown that reveals their unprep

the vast majority of people are unable to handle themselves in nature Thing is eventually everyone gets spanked by an unknown-unknown that reveals their unpreparedness in a specific area, you just pray God decides to give you a break. To add to your "summit fever" comment, if there's any general principles worth knowing it's 1) Remain Calm and 2) Adventure with others; if you choose not to, have a means of contacting them