Posted on 05/30/2006 4:02:28 PM PDT by Raebie
I just finished Steven Venables' book. It was amazing.
Lots of these Everest pings this year!
Babuuuu!!!
Is this the NYC woman who was mentioned in "Into Thin Air" as taking all the baggage with her?
No, that was Sarah Pittman.
Thanks.
Bad take on things.
She said "If a climber is part of a "far less professional outfit" and "had no oxygen, and no proper gloves," he deserves to die, we decide."
Who is saying that? No one. It's a strawman. The only question was whether there was any possible hope in saving the climber. If it was impossible to do anything then the other climbers actions could at least be explained. If there is a chance they could have saved the climber then they did the wrong thing. The issue should be examined based on information and not just ground-based emotions. I read nowhere of anyone suggesting he "deserved to die". That's absurd.
This climber just sounds bitter and cynical and I would certainly want other knowledgeable opinions besides hers.
Sorry, make that Sandra Pittman.
Kiss me baby!!!
I'm sure there are many instances where people are beyond help and that it would be foolhardy to risk your own life in a vain attempt at rescue.
I am just as sure that there are plenty on instances of people being "stepped over" in a callous attempt to achieve ones' own ambitions.
I think she raises some valid points.
$65,000 facial peel.
Suggestion for the next climb:
Based on what? Speculation? But this "article" added nothing to the discussion. Cynical people sporting an attitute are easy to find.
Hockalunger who?
He was left for dead on the mountain. He survived due to the heroic efforts of afew.
I don't know what more needs to be said.
"You a bery, bery bad man."
Thanks. Rough year, from all accounts...
There is no evidence anyone was ""stepped over" in a callous attempt to achieve ones' own ambitions." They reportedly went on because they didn't believe the person would survive. You can't read their minds so you don't know either.
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