Hikers Followed Gemini Up a Mountain and Had to Be Rescued: How to Use AI for Real-World Plans Without Getting Burned
Three hikers used Google’s Gemini to plan a Mount Shasta climb, got advised to pack far too little food and water, and had to be rescued off the mountain. It’s a perfect, low-stakes-sounding cautionary tale about a high-stakes habit: trusting AI for real-world plans. Here’s what went wrong, why AI does this, and a practical checklist for using it on things that actually matter.