Mountain climber found dead after days-long search
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Dec 18, 2006, 3:16 GMT
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If these climbers were experienced, why did'nt they check the weather before their climb?
If you're an experienced forum poster, why didn't you use the spell-check?
They probably thought it was an easy climb and got caught.Plus they were from Texas where the population is not known for intelligence.
wish god give mercy on them.
Bunch of complete idiots climbing Mount Hood in Mid-December! All the wasted resources and more risks for the rescuer's lives trying to compensate for these Darwin Award nominees...Dang!
I don't have any climbing experience but wouldn't carrying a small can of spray paint (or something that can be sprayed on snow in case of emergency) make sense?
God bless them --
Gee, a winter storm in December... who'd a thought? Obviously VERY experienced climbers....
There is no God, Lets hope the other two are alive and will be found soon
What an insensitive comment!!
Tragic. Even the most experienced climbers run into bad situations. How many people have died on Mt. Everest? My condolences to the family as well as my prayers for the safe return of the two still missing!
What an insensitive comment!! (referring to the comment on the intelligenc of folks from Texas)
These guys didn't use the best judgement, but I hope they are found soon.
The North face of Mt Hood in December is the draw for these guys. The same as any extreme spoort, they are taking risks way beyond what 'normal' climbers take. The are the top 1/2% or higher atheletes, think of Jordan, Schumacker or Beckham. Its just that their sport is completely unforgiving.
Hard to understand for sure.
J
It is a well known fact that Texans are very full of themselves. This likely led to their deaths. If you note, they found tracks going up the mountain indicating the 2 other dudes abandoned their dead friend so they could summit. Darwin alwayss wins in Texas.
At least they had Texas size balls and took the risk, which is more than I can say for you....and then you have the nerve to put them down because of where they are from.
Hey - everyone leaving comments that aren't optimistic or that are criticizing...these are peoples LIVES we are talking about. They have families and children. And furthermore, I personally KNOW Kelly and Karen James - as I have my entire life.
So keep your 'well looks like they messed up, idiots' comments off.
Thanks
Well, since you know them...Please thank them for carelessly and selfishly risking other's lives for their own interests. Really, it is a sad situation but these guys have jeopardized others, too. Just the facts.
When you are 300' below the summit and the easiest decent w/ the closest shelter is just on the other side, it might be the best decision to make.
Anyone who wants to repeatedly stereotype Texans needs to get out more. There is a world of excitement to be experienced if you can manage an open mind and leave judgement off your agenda.
: )
J
robert friz Dec 18th, 2006 - 04:10:35
It is a well known fact that Texans are very full of themselves. This likely led to their deaths. If you note, they found tracks going up the mountain indicating the 2 other dudes abandoned their dead friend so they could summit. Darwin alwayss wins in Texas.
YET ANOTHER BIGOTED COMMENT AGAINST TEXANS...
I hope these climbers make it home, and that the BIGOTS posting rude comments remember that this is Christmas time. It's not a time for mean-spirited remarks. It's a time for family and remembrance.
My condolences to the family as well as my prayers for the safe return of the two still missing.
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