Where do you think that money comes from? From corporate sponsors.
Many adventurers make money from their excursions, maybe not millions but some do pretty well through, yes, corporate sponsors. The only reason Nascar isn't beating down your door is cuz you don't have the money for the kind of advertising they are selling.
I think we have to define out terms here though. I'm speaking of well trained individuals. Not Joe Sixpack trying to climb a peak with no supplies or training.
Of course there is reward to outweigh risk. I'm sure that only a small percentage of climbers routinely need to be rescued out. There are thousands of climbers and you only hear about a handful of large scale rescue operations. It's simple math.
well hate to burst your bubble but we do have a sticker on a busch serious car , and it costs$$$ thats why I get the solicitation for the climbers the fact is the only climbers you hear or read about have to be rescued , thats the problem ... so what is gained by there accomplishment .
well hate to burst your bubble but we do have a sticker on a busch serious car , and it costs$$$ thats why I get the solicitation for the climbers the fact is the only climbers you hear or read about have to be rescued , thats the problem ... so what is gained by there accomplishment .
Well it's all about the circles you travel in.
Very few things travel to all facets of society.
If you told me who won the latest nascar race I'd have no idea who that is even though it is wildly popular in many places. Conversely, if I was tlaking about Fedor Emelianenko's last fight, most people would look at me like I was speaking Greek. In the climbing and outdoor enthusiast circles there are probably a lot of hardcore followers that know lots of famous climbers, and names like North Face can benefit from such exposure, even though it may not be as "mainstream" as some other pursuits.
But I think we're getting off topic here(surprise!).
this discussion was interesting on both sides, but now it's getting silly. It's frustrating trying to have an intelligent discussion with someone who refuses to see things objectively or at the very least acknowledge your side of an issue. It can turn a discussion of two differing opinions into an argument for no good reason.
this discussion was interesting on both sides, but now it's getting silly. It's frustrating trying to have an intelligent discussion with someone who refuses to see things objectively or at the very least acknowledge your side of an issue. It can turn a discussion of two differing opinions into an argument for no good reason.
Well I have to busy myself with SOMETHING at work.
this discussion was interesting on both sides, but now it's getting silly. It's frustrating trying to have an intelligent discussion with someone who refuses to see things objectively or at the very least acknowledge your side of an issue. It can turn a discussion of two differing opinions into an argument for no good reason.
ive had many of those discussion with you as well from my part its called having a intelligent conversation with (you ) a unarmed person .. or could be just killing time and having to have the last word .
Well it's all about the circles you travel in.
Very few things travel to all facets of society.
If you told me who won the latest nascar race I'd have no idea who that is even though it is wildly popular in many places. Conversely, if I was tlaking about Fedor Emelianenko's last fight, most people would look at me like I was speaking Greek. In the climbing and outdoor enthusiast circles there are probably a lot of hardcore followers that know lots of famous climbers, and names like North Face can benefit from such exposure, even though it may not be as "mainstream" as some other pursuits.
But I think we're getting off topic here(surprise!).
that's what Gnappy was trying to say from the beginning, and now you finally see what he's talking about. meanwhile, you're call me unintelligent. I was just stating that Gnappy was trying to explain what you thought was nonsensical by making completely legitimate analogies, and you disregarded him every time.
But now that you agree on that one thing, I guess we can just leave it alone.
that's what Gnappy was trying to say from the beginning, and now you finally see what he's talking about. meanwhile, you're call me unintelligent. I was just stating that Gnappy was trying to explain what you thought was nonsensical by making completely legitimate analogies, and you disregarded him every time.
But now that you agree on that one thing, I guess we can just leave it alone.
I take back the comment about you , you have my apologise ...
I knew what he was doing the whole time but the fact was it was my rant my opinion , just like bondi not liking the idiots that go into the water that cant swim or have never swam in the ocean and having to be saved , thats what the lifeguards get paid for , they wouldnt have a paying job if it wasnt for those idiots ,
I take back the comment about you , you have my apologise ...
I knew what he was doing the whole time but the fact was it was my rant my opinion , just like bondi not liking the idiots that go into the water that cant swim or have never swam in the ocean and having to be saved , thats what the lifeguards get paid for , they wouldnt have a paying job if it wasnt for those idiots ,
Great reference. that adds some weight to what you're saying. But I think it will always be necessary to have people out there who can protect others. when it comes to adventuring, though, let's just say that the idiots out there just helping to keep the unemployment rate down.
I take back the comment about you , you have my apologise ...
I knew what he was doing the whole time but the fact was it was my rant my opinion , just like bondi not liking the idiots that go into the water that cant swim or have never swam in the ocean and having to be saved , thats what the lifeguards get paid for , they wouldnt have a paying job if it wasnt for those idiots ,
If, by that, you mean "posting on a message board", then you are correct.
You were???