CHINA Group hiking trip to the rocky peaks turned into a tragedy. One of the men was so distracted by his phone that he did not pay attention to safety or his steps. He fell to certain death from the top of the cliff.
There is a known psychological phenomenon related to organized group trips. The presence of experienced group members and the possibility of immediate help reduce the subjective sense of risk. People then often behave much more recklessly than they would if they were alone. Keep this in mind the next time you go on a similar trip.
