Yes....and a good thing too.
They were good Samaritans (because Beck and the Taiwan guy could walk) and were rewarded with good weather later and got that camera up to the top!
Thanks much.
While I might hate myself for awhile, this is a sad, sinful world. No way I can, from the comfort of my home, rightfully judge what I'd do up there. Hell, I felt "buzzed" at 10,000 feet on Mt. Adams here in Washington (FANTASTIC sunset over Mt. Hood, if you climb).
While I understand their moral position, I must vote against the Armchair Samaritans. Feels like hell to do so, but, well, the participants knew the risks. If we're past High Camp, well, ditch my ass, go home, and kiss your wife and kids. Of course, I am unmarried without kids - but if I weren't, would I really take on such an endeavor?
Hate to relativize the situation (like lefties love to do), but I'd have to be there to pass judgment.
Thanks for the GREAT shots. I can't get enough of this stuff: "Touching The Void" gets read tonight.