You are correct, but also proving my point in a way. Despite the myriad warnings about conditions, wearing helmets, risk involved, etc..usually there are about double the deaths on the slopes each year as there are climbing.

There are literally thousands of resources out there regarding backcountry sports, whether it be climbing 14ers, whitewater rafting, etc. And I'm all for people becoming educated about what they're doing-I just don't think it's necessarily the Denver Post's responsibility to provide that. Although, as others have pointed out, they've printed plenty of articles detailing "what you should know"s...