Her name didn't come up on an AMGA search of guides, for whatever that's worth. Then I read the article you posted, and it doesn't say she is a guide, only that she was 'leading' three people. Probably just means she has more experience than the others. We've all been there.
Punching through a hole is a classic early season hazard that can catch almost anyone off guard, unless you're probing every step, which is completely impractical in the mountains.
Vlogging the rescue isn't something I would do, but it isn't illegal and doesn't harm anyone.
So yeah, "old man yelling at clouds" here pretty much sums it up.
Go out and get some yerselves before yer dead.