This unfortunately is becoming a recurring problem, ill equipped, and more often than not, total novices, totally out of their comfort levels, in desolate countryside.
Without making it law, that those taking part in out door recreation, are properly insured, even if its only say £10 a year, just in case some calamity occurs, what else can be done.
The lure of the hills, is incredible, but until there is a call out charge to bring out the Mountain rescue, certain members of society will continue to flout the free service.
If the call out fee was set at around £30, then that would deter a small percentage of walkers, walkers who are risking both themselves, and the Mountain rescue team.
Remember, the vast majority of us, spend considerably more than that, to reach the mountains of our choice, and yet we expect volunteers to risk life and limb, for nothing.
There has to be something put in place, to stop a tiny minority of walkers venturing into the hills, in totally unsuitable clothing for the terrain.
Ignorance is no excuse, as even those with a slightest bit of intelligence must realise high mountains, in poor weather pose a risk to the unprepared.
If nothing is done in the for seeable future, this problem will only become more acute, with the increase in visitors to our National Parks on the increase.
I can venture up Snowdon or some other popular mountain, in what ever clothing i like, knowing the Mountain rescue are a single call away, 24/12.