Wow! Your post made me tired just reading it. You had many choices that could have ended up badly. Obviously you made it, but you put yourself in several sketchy spots, and alone. You had luck on your side. I have read many tragic articles about "experienced climbers" who died on a summit...alone. It really is best to hike with a buddy and also have a satellite capable messaging device or a personal beacon. You can cheat fate only so many times. There are bold climbers, and there are old climbers, but not many old bold climbers. Take care, brother.
HikingMan - Jun 13, 2018 6:41 am - Hasn't voted
Super Fit, but scaryWow! Your post made me tired just reading it. You had many choices that could have ended up badly. Obviously you made it, but you put yourself in several sketchy spots, and alone. You had luck on your side. I have read many tragic articles about "experienced climbers" who died on a summit...alone. It really is best to hike with a buddy and also have a satellite capable messaging device or a personal beacon. You can cheat fate only so many times. There are bold climbers, and there are old climbers, but not many old bold climbers. Take care, brother.