Don Noonan

Your story on the rescued hiker was poor. Calling a hiker “experienced” then saying she “left no itinerary” and went by herself is not an experienced hiker. Experienced outdoors people know that accidents and just like what happened to this lady she hurt herself and was unable to “walk more than a couple steps” before falling. Your lack of knowledge and research in reporting on a story that could have had a tragic ending. You missed an opportunity to warn others of venturing into back country parks without following basic safe outdoors practices.