"I'm sure Ed could have climbed all 14 sooner, when it was news worthy, but he chose to do it in good style. The best style.
Hats off to you Ed!"
Awesome accomplishment, no doubt. I have nothing but respect for Ed.
But for the sake of arguement, on the Annapurna trip Ed did fly in to base camp in a helicopter and then follow the route and fixed lines set by the Italians. Do other accomplished climbers consider this to be "good style"? I don't mean to critize but am curious about what constitutes good syle.