After a winter of
warmer weather and icier conditions on the slopes, this weekend’s snow storm
had skiers and snowboarders rejoicing.
But emergency rescue officials say the storm also rekindled safety concerns.
In this technology-tied world, being alone in the mountains backcountry skiing can be exhilarating and exciting. Writer David Goodman says that pursuing the wilderness experience is almost a primal desire.
We discuss animal cruelty from legal and philosophical perspectives, and then we talk to to Brian Lindner, team leader of the Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team.