Ejector-crab: I've found there people's risk/danger level of caution is all over the scale. What seems easy-as-pie to you or me is deadly scary to others. Then there are some other sports that I wouldn't even consider. It all depends on the specific hiker.

Now here's your picture you wanted to post. If you have more, just post the links, and I can fix up the post:
...Hey! Are you OFF the switchbacks in that picture??? It sure looks that way.