The GSMNP Rangers demonstrate once again their importance and...more
importantly this incident again points to the need for every hiker, be
it for a an overnight or a day-hike, to be knowledgeable and prepared
for about what they are getting ready to do and not full of some make
believe BS that they think they know from watching a TV show.
http://www.smokymountainnews.com/news/item/12325-a-winter-rescue-rangers-trek-into-frigid-snowy-darkness-to-save-hikers