Tragic Incident On Mt. Hood Calls For Three Specific Actions To Avoid Future Incidents

The tragic incident on Mt. Hood in Oregon really calls for at least three specific rule changes for mountain climbers on this mountain to protect their safety in the future:

1. During months of extreme cold or dangerous conditions, mountain climbing should be banned beyond so many feet that could be considered safe for climbers.

2. All mountain climbers attempting higher level risky climbs during the safer months of the year should be required to post "rescue bonds". This should deter less experienced climbers.

3. The third condition is that all mountain climbers should be required to wear tracking devices in the event of a needed rescue.