Help Build a Record of Fatalities on Colorado’s 14ers

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Re: Help Build a Record of Fatalities on Colorado’s 14ers

Post by Jorts »

The website is looking well refined. Nicely done.

The way you are categorizing accidents reminds me of what CAIC does with avalanche accidents. And something that CAIC does that some people are opposed to you doing is analyzing accidents. Some objective analysis can be beneficial. it's good to keep speculation to a minimum and make it clear when you are speculating. Analysis can identify patterns that could help prevent future accidents; patterns beyond "don't be a male". But there is a rub there. CAIC analyzes accidents and never reveals the individuals involved. Utah does however. Guess it's your discretion. Be sensitive. Don't disparage the dead. But if I die in the mountains, feel free to analyze the circumstances of my death ad nauseam. It's worth it if it can help prevent future accidents.
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