That is what Zubrin and others on Devon Island asked. I've heard this is "prank" was one of the main reasons they (Pascal and Bob) had a falling out.

But, in defense of Marco Lee and Pascal Lee, geologist will have to scale vertical walls if they plan on understanding the geology of Mars.

BTW, I don't think you have grown up! Did you play with computer workstations, ground penetrating radar, various coring and drilling equipment, laser theodolite surveying system and GPS Agent systems while you were a child and did you write papers on the human factors of your play?

Tell me what "plywood modules" do we have?

Tell me how a Quad ATV isn't analog to an open rover?

Various forms of combustion powered vehicles have been proposed for Mars exploration...combustion works there as well as here or you wouldn't have rockets...clueless!

Is there actually any point in my posting this? Two weeks from now you will be at the "plywood and canvas" BS again...you and others exhibit an inability to learn.

--Chris Vancil