How do you measure confidence?
And assume you meet up with a hiking partner with similar knowledge like yours?
The chute to Trail Crest ain't no mild or moderate slope. So getting last minute instruction on mild or moderate slopes around Trail Camp ain't gonna do you any good.
People have died there.
I always get a kick out of people thinking...gee, snow, no problem, I'll rent me some clampons, an ice pick and head up the chute. Me, I was scared to death at the thought of doing the chute until I had me some real world experiences...like 4 winters of real world experiences. A bit much? Yeah, by about 3 winters and a one day snow skills course.
People will continue to die here...story remains the same...only the names change.
