The apparent death of three climbers on Mt. Hood this week reminds us all that man, with his technology, skills and brain power, is no match for the forces of nature. Katrina demonstrated the folly of living below sea level in hurricane zones and the floods of 1993 convinced many to finally abandon the Mississippi floodplain.
While we should not dwell on life's dangers and should never give up our thirst for adventure, we must also realize that we will never tame nature. It makes more sense to respect her power and to learn how to safely function within her domain. In the end, nature rules.
While we should not dwell on life's dangers and should never give up our thirst for adventure, we must also realize that we will never tame nature. It makes more sense to respect her power and to learn how to safely function within her domain. In the end, nature rules.
