Going Solo?

One of our brothers on Cascade Climbers provided THIS LINK . I think it's an excellent reminder to be ultra conservative and careful when going it alone out there.<br>Seems like the guy that was forced to cut his arm off a while back had placed himself in a somewhat similar terrain situation.<br>Comments?

Nice to know that it was a "good" ending for the Yosemite climber. Interesting that you posted a "remember to be careful" thread here on TAY, while the front page of MSN has an article of the young man, Aron Ralston, who 2 years ago on a solo trip was held hostage for 5 days by a half ton bolder only having to sever his own arm to go for help. <br><br>Play hard, be safe.<br><br>

Ouch. Those are some gnarly pics. Amazing what modern medicine can accomplish, though.

Thanks for the graphic reality check.<br><br>Beyond being "scared straight" by the linked images, I've found them to be an excellent appetite suppressant.

Interesting that I get laughed out when I always make sure I tell my neighbors (friends) where I'm going exactly and when I expect to return-laughed at by others, not my friends. Safety is important, even if it seems anal at times <br><br>~L