When you don’t know them, the depths of the mountains are intimidating. I need to have my shit together to go there, you think. And sure, that’s true! It’s probably the message worth publicizing, as some beleaguered EMT packs for their 10th search-and-rescue of the month. But they aren’t impossible. With time and dedication and …
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On Risk and Mountains
In the summer of 2022, two well-known and experienced mountaineers died on a technical climb in Glacier National Park. Their status as local legends and their engagement with the climbing community in the area cast a pall over the rest of the summer season. Throughout the rest of the season, our outdoor conversations naturally drifted …