[cbeers]

Agreed Flatbutt,

I have also done many winter climbs both on Shasta and Whitney and preparation is key. I have done light weight assaults and again, it's a balance of preparation and calculated risk.

The thing that gets me is did they not consult a weather report? I know when I did my trips I would be checking the live cam, weather reports, ranger reports etc. It's a very unforgiving place where things can happen quickly, but really it's no more dangerous than a lot of other sports.

I have been airlifted dirt biking and seen that happen many times over many years to other riders.

hell, even a football game can lead to serious injury..........


I hope they get out of this alive.

-Chris