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Originally Posted by riverc0il  I think that is rather harsh without knowing a bit more about Oak22's talents, abilities, history, etc. Soloing during the winter is most certainly not crazy even with no previous knowledge of a mountain. Doing so without a good plan, the skills, and mountaineering knowledge would be crazy. Though if you have to ask if it is crazy, then it sounds like more research may be a good idea as an experienced mountaineer with thorough research could likely make that call for themselves. |
Maybe a bit harsh not knowing his talents, but I still think on that mountain, going solo on a first ascent is probably not the best idea. I sighted the example of the individual who died there just the other week whom apparently did have a lot of experience in the Whites. Perhaps that person though experienced, did not have great talent, who knows.
Read your last sentence. That's the exact reason I labeled the idea crazy.