I made a similar blunder last summer in Montana. There might be a TR, but the short of it was that I took the wrong approach route to my peak. When I figured that out and identified the correct way, I had a choice: give back some elevation and do it right, or proceed in the belief that an alternative way would go. Well, I chose the latter, and it didn't work. I climbed an unnamed peak instead, and there were nice views, but I left feeling pretty disgusted with myself.
I can completely relate to that being disgusted with myself feeling. I could try and rationalize my mistake a number of different ways if I wanted to but regardless, it was just poor decision making. In the grand scheme of things, not a real big deal...no one got hurt, we had great views and a great day...still!
Bob Sihler - Jan 30, 2016 8:19 pm - Voted 10/10
Don't WorryI made a similar blunder last summer in Montana. There might be a TR, but the short of it was that I took the wrong approach route to my peak. When I figured that out and identified the correct way, I had a choice: give back some elevation and do it right, or proceed in the belief that an alternative way would go. Well, I chose the latter, and it didn't work. I climbed an unnamed peak instead, and there were nice views, but I left feeling pretty disgusted with myself.
MarkDidier - Jan 31, 2016 1:22 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Don't WorryI can completely relate to that being disgusted with myself feeling. I could try and rationalize my mistake a number of different ways if I wanted to but regardless, it was just poor decision making. In the grand scheme of things, not a real big deal...no one got hurt, we had great views and a great day...still!