
I realize how important it is for climbers, hikers and back country skiers/riders to always carry ID...for your own safety and for the safety of the team that may be called out to rescue you. Communications in the back country are limited at best. When an injured person or body cannot be identified, everyone is held up and left in a potentially dangerous situation longer than need be. I also climb by myself quite a bit and certainly don't want medical attention withheld because no one can find out who I am. It has made my holiday shopping easy this year....all of my friends and family that participate in any outdoor activity are getting some form of Road ID. Plus, the flash of silver looks cool and always gets an inquiry from someone you meet. Be smart and use this effective form of identification wherever you go and don't climb when there's even a modest chance of avalanche....its just not worth it.
- John .F from Newburyport, MA