Posted 2:33 AM by Steve
Open letter to all the intrepid hikers/climbers extreme winter sports people out there:

When you climb a mountain (even a relatively easy one) in the middle of winter you might die and nobody should feel the least bit sorry for you.

You are making a dangerous decision with your own life and, unfortunately, the lives of the various search and rescue personnel as well.

If you decide to climb a mountain it is your responsibility to inform the proper authorities of your intentions and intended route, get expert advice, train and make sure you can handle extreme conditions and be well equipped to handle an emergency if it should occur.