Passage Summary: Mountain climbing is dangerous and costs the government millions in rescue fees, so a task force wants to make climbers pay a 'security deposit' they lose if they get into trouble.

Conclusion: Climbers should be required to post a large financial bond that is forfeited to the government in the event of a rescue or accident.

Reasoning: Mountain climbing results in numerous deaths and expensive government-funded rescues each year, and the number of participants is growing.

Analysis: This is a 'Principle' question where four options will support the proposal and one will not. To support the bond, a principle should emphasize individual financial responsibility, the idea that those who take risks should pay for the consequences, or that the government shouldn't bear the costs of private hobbies. The 'EXCEPT' answer might suggest that the government has a duty to protect all citizens regardless of cost, or it might focus on a factor irrelevant to the financial bond. It's a classic debate between personal liberty and public expense.