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Ottilie 2022-05-31 20:40:09
High Mountain Law
Just after watching this documentary, I was completely moved. As a climber, I finally saw a pure mountaineering film-a true interpretation of the laws of the mountains, the moral test that every climber may face: above the mountains, It is acceptable in principle to abandon your partner in a...
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Maeve 2022-05-31 23:21:49
Greek tragedy on the ice peak
In 1985, two British climbers, Simon and Joe, were preparing to conquer the Siula Grande peak in the Peruvian Andes, which was 2800 feet high. When climbing to 19,000 feet, an accident happened. Joe accidentally fell down a steep slope and broke his right leg. Below him was a vast abyss, and he...
Simon Yates
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Joe Simpson: I didn't put a knot into the end of the rope. If there was nothing down there, I would fall, and it would be quick.
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Simon Yates: rather than just sit here, feeling sorry for myself or whatever, I'll get on with it and I'll die on the way down.
