Blind Climber

[Rich]

I am planning on taking my brother up Mount Adams this summer. He has retinitis pigmentosa, he is legally blind. If the sun is very bright he can see somewhat but has no periphial vision whatsoever, and cannot see after dusk at all. I am not an experienced climber, but have done Adams 3 times. We're doing the south climb, basically a walk up.

I plan on being sure he uses trekking poles for the approach and staying close to him to warn him of dangers and possibly stop a fall. We will take 3 days instead of 2 to try to avoid dusk.

Any other suggestions to help ensure his safety or other things to think about?

Rich

[Maurice]

You might think about short-roping him, especially if you're worried about him losing his balance.