Count me as opposed to legislating the use of MLU's for climbing parties or any recreational activity group. Completely agree with and appreciate PMR's statement on mandating MLU use. That being said, someone's comment about keeping the rescuers in mind during these events got me thinking...(I know, dangerous)
What if there would be a culture shift among climbers regarding MLU's when they consider a winter climb? I'm thinking along the lines of climbers starting to consider the dangers to a rescue team conducting a lengthy search/recovery when a pinging MLU might have shortened the rescuers exposure. I'm sure there are holes in my theory. Carry on.
I believe you. My first time up there was the same experience. Plus we had engaged in some substance abuse at the top that impaired our route finding ability and it was pretty obvious the goat was aware of that and took pity on us.
I never got a chance to thank that mountain goat.
Yeah, that ad didn't look that sketchy. Plus, after I posted I realized that the jacket obviously doesn't look like a Frontpoint, Icefall, or Rock and Ice.
I agree oly. The last 10 minutes of the film it seems like all the principle characters get shot in the head. (sorry about the spoiler to those who haven't seen it)