Quote Originally Posted by AndyJ View Post
This decision falls well within that clause.
I'm not suggesting it's not a legitimate decison, just that it's not a very good one (for many if not all of the points made above).

This is partly about practicalities (network coverage, false sense of security etc*) and partly about the culture of fell-running.

* I don't wear a helmet on my bike except when racing, if that helps place my position...