[Paddlewise] Lone Madsen, another case

On the subject of death due to lack training,etc.

The death of Lone Madsen was at least partly the result of failure 
to take the advice of Inuit experts in Greenland, where she 
interviewed numerous highly skilled Inuit paddlers, but failed to 
take their advice on skills to master, manner of dress essential for 
the Greenland environment, seasons appropriate for the planned 
expedition.

High tech "STUFF" does not make up for lack of basic equipment, dress, 
and skills.

Chuck Sutherland
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