I can’t agree more with eBomb’s opinion on Steve House’s story from the latest issue of Outside magazine. I read the issue weeks ago, but every time I recall the article I still feel sick. Adventurers need to be bold but House has pushed it too far and become arrogant. The point he wants to make regarding the style of alpinism might make sense, but by discounting other styles of climbing he makes his voice not worth listening to. There is not only one road that leads to Rome, and there is certainly not only one way to make it to the summit.
After our discussions at Mt. Shasta, I went back and read the entire long, excellent article.
Of the many crazy high altitude climbers, House is the current “bad boy”.
But others are almost as crazy. Some are almost as outspoken.
I am trying to cut House some slack — but in the end — I agree with you. He is an arrogant prick.
“There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading in the same direction, so it doesn’t matter which path you take. The only one wasting time is the one who runs around the mountain, telling everyone else that their path is wrong.” Hindu Teaching
I have encountered many who seem to think ‘their’ way is ‘the’ way…..especially when it comes to adventures…..
DSD
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