Sunday on Mt Hood two very experienced climbers fell during an ascent of one of the couloirs, both severely injured; sadly, one ended up dying on the mountain as all of the local rescue and climbing clubs attempted to rescue the pair in abysmal conditions - steep route, 70mph winds, pitch dark...
The route scares me just looking at the map and the potential pitfalls. It's considered 'intermediate'.
My point is:
I have all the admiration in the world for mountaineers who attempt difficult climbs within their abilities, and an equal or greater admiration for the people that will volunteer to rescue them when things go pear shaped.
I hold absolutely no truck for foolish people that think that strength of will and determination will see them through something hard that they have absolutely no business doing, and jeopardizing others when things go pear-shaped.
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