“state where escalators are a novelty and there are more cows than humans.”Hey I resemble that remark!
Even mildly inconvenience a member of "the big club that you ain't in" and all the world's resources will be brought to bear against you.
If fog is the problem, try a forestry helmet. Instead of clear plastic, it uses wire mesh. Plus, it's got built-in earpro as well.
Ant Accessible text is best accessible text.