That seems pretty harsh. Also they weren’t rock climbing, it’s a 14 mile hike where only the last 400 ft involves scaling rock using two metal cables to hold onto, and the storm didn’t roll in until they were making their descent. She was 20 years old. Very few people die doing this.
they weren’t trying to be up there during a storm, though.
A ranger told them there were storms in the forecast
Ranger literally told them a storm was forecast. I’m sure they didn’t want to be up there during a storm. I mean who the hell does. But there’s a whole lot of personal responsibility to be had here for their situation.
That seems pretty harsh. Also they weren’t rock climbing, it’s a 14 mile hike where only the last 400 ft involves scaling rock using two metal cables to hold onto, and the storm didn’t roll in until they were making their descent. She was 20 years old. Very few people die doing this.
It is pretty steep, though.
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I do agree that it sounds like they weren’t trying to be up there during a storm, though.
Ranger literally told them a storm was forecast. I’m sure they didn’t want to be up there during a storm. I mean who the hell does. But there’s a whole lot of personal responsibility to be had here for their situation.
I would upvote this twice if I could.
https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/college-student-death-half-dome-yosemite-19591633.php
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Ranger told them a storm was forecast
‘Experienced hiker’ but her boots were new
Experienced doesn’t always mean sensible. Just means lucky enough to not have died until then 🫠
Good thing her boots were new though!