Cell phones are a crutch. Us real hikers/backpackers/outdoorians don't need such hand holding as "doing it on easy mode". You look danger in the face and call for help, I look danger in in the face and I say "you ready?". We are not the same.

Why do you need to ask if you're ready? You should always be ready. Not being ready is a sign of weakness. We are not the same.