Indeed it is a good subject, Chuck. I am not familiar with the terrain in Canada, however my experience of crossing high terrain is that if the donkey stops there is little chance of finding an area that will guarantee an uneventful landing. Clearly the higher one is over the mountains the more difficult it is to assess how suitable the terrain below is with any accuracy and of course once down low enough surrounding high ground limits options.
Originally Posted by Chuck Ellsworth
For sure water is not a safe choice on wheels.
One will find ones self in less that desirable circumstances often enough when trying to lessen the risks without deliberately putting ones self in a high risk situation intentionally.
I whole heartedly agree with your comments above. I guess, like many, you minimise risk as much as possible, however you accept the significantly greater risk than those flying in Holland have to.